It's thought firefighters in the North West who are fit and able should be allowed to work until the age of 65. 

As of August 2024, the mandatory retirement age for both full-time and retained firefighters in Ireland increased to 62. 
The previous age was 60. 

However, there's said to be a large number of personnel who are willing and able to work on for another few years. 

Cathaoirleach of the Donegal MD and Fianna Fail Cllr Michael Naughton says these people have vast experience and knowledge and their working life should be extended:  

It's thought firefighters in the North West who are fit and able should be allowed to work until the age of 65.&nbsp;
As of August 2024, the mandatory retirement age for both full-time and retained firefighters in Ireland increased to 62.&nbsp; The previous age was 60.&nbsp;
However, there's said to be a large number of personnel who are willing and able to work on for another few years.&nbsp;
Cathaoirleach of the Donegal MD and Fianna Fail Cllr Michael Naughton says these people have vast experience and knowledge and their working life should be extended: &nbsp;

Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
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Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
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Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.

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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM

Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)

Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.