All-Star Karl Lacey brings an end to glittering Donegal career
Donegal’s most decorated footballer, Karl Lacey, has retired from intercounty football. The Four Masters clubman has decided to call time on a glittering 14-year career that saw him win almost every major prize in Gaelic football. He was named footballer of the year when Donegal won the All-Ireland title in…
Gráinne O’Loughlin hoping to play her part in Sligo success
Sligo defender Gráinne O’Loughlin says she is determined to play her part in helping her team reach an All-Ireland final on Saturday. The St Michael’s clubwoman missed out on last year’s campaign, and watched from the stands as Sligo lost out after extra-time to eventual champions Kildare in the semi-final.…
Sligo Rovers to face Athlone Town in a friendly on Saturday week
Sligo Rovers will play a friendly against Athlone Town on Saturday week. The Bit O’ Red have no competitive fixture that weekend as the FAI Cup quarter-finals take place that weekend. Instead they will take on the First Division side at the Showgrounds at 3pm as they step up preparations…
Sligo GAA Fixtures August 31-September 1
Expert Electrical Expert Electrical Sligo Football u18 B Championship Group 2 Thu, 31 Aug, Venue: Seamie Donegan Memorial Park, (Round: Round 2), St Patrick’s/Dromard V CooleraStrandhill 19:00, Ref: Marty Duffy Expert Electrical Expert Electrical Sligo Hurling U18 Championship Thu, 31 Aug, Venue: Oxfield Park, (Round: Round 5), Benbulben Gaels…
Three Donegal players in Irish squad for World Cup Qualifier
Three Donegal players have been named in the Republic of Ireland senior women’s squad for the World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland on Tuesday, September 19, at Mourneview Park, Lurgan. Peamount United striker Amber Barrett and Maiden City midfielder Tyler Toland have received their first call-ups to the senior squad,…
Donegal IFA branch to meet in Innishowen tonight (Thurs)
The officers of the Donegal branch for the Irish Farmers Association are holding a meeting in Innishowen tonight to discuss the impact of the floods last week. Many farmers on the peninsula were flooded destroying land, equipment, shed and livestock was simply washed away. Chair of the IFA in the…
Obituaries, Thursday, 31st August, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Agnes McGolderick, Calry Nuala Molloy, Killybegs John Gavigan, Ardara Noeleen Cooke, Sligo Paddy Madden, Clyhore Nicholas Gallagher, Sligo Patsy McGrane, Ballyshannon Vincent Mc Nulty, Ballintrillick Agnes McGolderick, nee Healy, Colga, Calry, Co. Sligo, formerly of Carrowmore,…