Rovers sign attackers Moorhouse, Faherty and McDonagh
Sligo Rovers have confirmed the signing of attackers Greg Moorhouse, Vinny Faherty and Jamie McDonagh. Striker Moorhouse (above left) comes to the Showgrounds from Glenavon, having been on trial with Coventry City in England in recent weeks. Ocean FM understands that champions-elect Cork City were also interested in signing the…
Major funding boost for a planned ‘world-class’ National Mountain Biking Centre in west Sligo
Over three quarters of a million euro has been allocated to a national biking trail initiative which will run through the Ox Mountains and the Wild Atlantic Way in West Sligo. Minister for Rural Affairs Michael Ring has approved funding of over €840,000 for the Coolaney National Mountain Biking Centre.…
New bishop of Raphoe will be ordained this Sunday
The new bishop of the Catholic diocese of Raphoe, which covers most of County Donegal, will be ordained during a special Mass on Sunday next in Letterkenny. The ceremony, in the Cathedral of Saints Eunan and Columba, will take place at 3pm. Monsignor Alan McGuckian, a Jesuit priest who is…
Brendan Ogle to address water meeting in Letterkenny tonight
The fight on water charges is far from over, according to the Donegal Right2Water campaign. The group is holding a public meeting on the issue in Letterkenny tonight with trade union official Brendan Ogle appearing as guest speaker. They want to keep the issue in the spotlight especially following the…
23 on trolleys today in Letterkenny University Hospital
There are 23 people on trolleys in Letterkenny today. The latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show that there are 24 people on trolleys in this region – 23 at Letterkenny University Hospital and 1 at Sligo University Hospital. There are 287 people on trolleys nationwide.
Sligo hotel first in Ireland to open sensory room
The Clayton Hotel is the first in Ireland to launch a new sensory room in Sligo. Multi-Sensory environments are used as a form of therapy and they assist with the development of social skills in children and adults with special needs. It’s ideal for children with autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD,…
Obituaries, Monday, July 31st, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: George Dykes, Sligo Gerry Burnett, Enniskillen George Dykes, Ardcairn, Pearse Road, Sligo, and formerly of Epsom, Surrey, England. Mass of Christian Burial has taken place at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Cremation at Lakelands Crematorium, Cavan, this…