Date confirmed for Sligo Rovers’ U17 cup final as Keaney called into Irish squad
The Mark Farren Cup final for Sligo Rovers’ U17 side will take place on Saturday, September 23, at 2pm. Rovers will be away to Wateford for the final. Rovers U17 boss Danny O’Leary says that the long journey south and the preparations for a national final, will be a great…
Councillor calls for clarification on changes to bin service in Sligo
A Sligo Councillor says private bin companies are doing nothing to prevent illegal dumping because their charges are so high. People Before Profit Councillor in Sligo Gino O’Boyle is calling on one of those companies to clarify recent changes to its service and a gradual increase in pick-up charges. He…
People reminded of busy roads as children return to school
Roadusers are warned to be careful on the roads as children return to school. The increase in traffic includes school buses stopping to pick up and let pupils off, as well as children walking and cycling to school. Brian O’Donnell, road safety officer with Donegal County Council, says it’s especially…
Joint application with the North could secure vital EU funding for flooding
A North West MEP says the possibility of applying for solidarity funding from the EU along with Northern Ireland will increase both region’s chances of getting it. But the government has just 12 weeks to apply from the date of the disaster last week in North Donegal. First estimates of…
Obituaries, Thursday, 31st August, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Ned Coyle, Downings Annie Travers, Laghey James Corcoran, Culfadda Agnes McGolderick, Calry Nuala Molloy, Killybegs John Gavigan, Ardara Noeleen Cooke, Sligo Ned Coyle formerly of Rapplagh, Downings. Brother of Sheila Callaghan, The Gap Lodge, Barnesmore, Co. Donegal. Remains reposing at his…
Homecoming celebration for world champion Mona McSharry on Sunday
There will be a homecoming reception for world champion Mona McSharry at the North Sligo Sports Complex in Grange this coming Sunday. The 17-year-old, who swims with the Marlins Club in Ballyshannon, claimed Ireland’s first ever gold medal at the World Junior Championships in Indianapolis when breaking the Irish record…
Three Collooney kickboxers preparing for European finals in Macedonia
Three young Sligo kickboxers, Ruth Conlon-Oates, Cathal Monds and Kyle Keaney, will all travel to Skopje in Macedonia this Friday to compete as part of the Irish team in the European Kickboxing Championships. All three fighters dedicated their summer holidays to training for the prestigious event, making regular trips to Dublin for squad…