Car Fire at Quayside, Sligo
Emergency service have responded to a car fire at Quay Street opposite the Town Hall in Sligo. Ocean FM understands that the fire started just after 12 noon today and the Fire Service responded immediately. Gardai say the incident is under control and traffic is returning to normal. Today is…
Obituaries, Friday, December 23rd, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: John Mullen, Glasgow Eamonn Gallagher, Mountcharles Mary McCaffrey, Manorhamilton Annie Corrigan, Florencecourt Bobby Roemer, Carraroe Esther Power, Bundoran Philomena O’Brien, Strokestown Anne Mullaghan, Sligo Kathleen O’Grady, Sligo John Mullen, Glasgow, Scotland, and formerly of Kiernan Avenue, Collooney, County Sligo.…
Brexit won’t change tax cut plans says Taoiseach
The threats caused by Brexit won’t disrupt plans for tax cuts. That’s according to the Taoiseach, who says his Ministers will stick to its plans in the Programme for Government. Economic growth is expected to fall slightly next year, partly as a result of doubts about our trading links to…
Road closed at Drumshanbo following incident
The Drumshanbo to Carrick-on-Shannon road (R207) is closed following an incident tonight. It’s understood a woman was knocked down while crossing the road near the swimming pool on the Carrick-on-Shannon side of Drumshanbo. The emergency services are at the scene and the road has been closed. Gardai state the road…
Obituaries, Thursday, December 22nd, 5.30pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: John Mullen, Glasgow Eamonn Gallagher, Mountcharles Mary McCaffrey, Manorhamilton Annie Corrigan, Florencecourt Bobby Roemer, Carraroe Esther Power, Bundoran Philomena O’Brien, Strokestown Anne Mullaghan, Sligo John Mullen, Glasgow, Scotland, and formerly of Kiernan Avenue, Collooney, County Sligo. Peacefully at his residence.…
Rovers to start away to Limerick, while Harps welcome Cork on first night
The Football Association of Ireland have confirmed the fixtures for the 2017 season. Sligo Rovers will have 16 home games and 17 away games next year and have been handed a tough start. They will be away to newly-promoted Limerick on Saturday, February 27, before hosting league champions Dundalk the…
13 homeless people occupying vacant Sligo office premises
It’s been confirmed that 13 homeless people occupied vacant office premises in Sligo Town last night, after receiving support to do so from local campaigners. Mattresses and blankets were provided for them, after a campaign was initiated on facebook. It follows on from the national ‘home sweet home’ campaign, and…