NCT plans for tractors ‘up in the air’ as Minister does U-turn
The Minister for Transport has been forced into a U-turn on legislation passed just last month on tractor testing. Shane Ross promised farming groups that they would be consulted before any changes to the criteria for ensuring tractors are roadworthy come into effect. However he proceeded to sign the necessary…
Campaign highlights ongoing lack of understanding of dementia
The chairman of the Donegal branch of the Alzheimer Society says lack of knowledge about dementia can sometimes make it difficult for people to understand or help those with the condition. Alastair McKinney was speaking to Ocean FM News as a new campaign is launched to raise awareness of the…
Over 1,500 students graduating from IT Sligo
There’ll be plenty of excitement at Sligo IT over the next two days as over 1500 students graduate. Among the 1620 graduating are students graduating from countries such as Canada, Spain, France,Thailand and Malaysia. And the IT had a first this morning as they had their first graduate from Oman.…
Nominations for Donegal Person of the Year close at end of month
The outgoing Donegal Person of the Year says one of the highlights of his term was seeing the goodness and generousity of people. Stephen McCahill was speaking to Ocean FM News as the search begins for the next Donegal Person of the Year. He is chairman of Ardara Heritage Centre…
Ross tweets on Man U while public suffer – Minister slammed for lack of action on rail strike
There’s been criticism from listeners at the lack of direct intervention by Minister Shane Ross which might have prevented yesterday’s rail strike. Kieran says he was more interested in tweeting about Manchester United, while Renua’s Finbarr Filan says Mr Ross has lost order in his Department
Obituaries, Thursday, November 2nd, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Veronica McConnell, Dublin and Blaney James Finbar Barrett, Blacklion and Falcarragh Brigid Meehan, Inver James Mooney, Sligo Patricia Corcoran, Sligo Anne Gillmor, Dromahair Teresa Corrigan, Belcoo Rosaleen Scanlon, Sligo John Cassidy, Ballina and Ballisodare Veronica McConnell, Whitefriars, Dublin,…
Basketball Fixtures November 4-5
Basketball Ireland Fixtures: November 4-5 Saturday, 4th November 2017 Basketball Ireland Men’s Super League: Éanna BC v UCC Demons, Colaiste Éanna, 19:00; DCU Saints v KUBS, DCU Complex, 19:00; Pyrobel Killester v Maree, IWA-Clontarf, 19:00; Belfast Star v Black Amber Templeogue, Methodist College, 19:00; Garvey’s Tralee Warriors v UCD Marian, Tralee, 20:00; Basketball Ireland Women’s…