Rovers up to 7th after Bray win
Sligo Rovers have risen to seventh in the League of Ireland Premier Division following last night’s 2-1 defeat of bottom side Bray Wanderers. Jack Keaney and Eduardo Pinceli scored their first goals for the Bit O’ Red in a 2-1 win that sees Rovers leapfrog Bohemians and Limerick. Rovers have…
Man arrested in connection with disappearance of woman in Sligo town
Gardai in Sligo have arrested a man in connection with the disappearance of a woman in the town. The 32-year old is currently detained at Ballymote Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. The investigation is into the disappearance of 30-year old Natalia Karaczyn, who is…
Obituaries, Monday, April 30th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Donal Gaffney, Ballina Mary Breen, Inver Martin Duffy, Belleek Owen McGowan, Tullaghan Kathleen Erskine, Killybegs Bridie Kelly, Mountcharles Donal (Danny) Gaffney, of 26 Convent Hill Avenue, Ballina. Peacefully at Galway University Hospital. …
Gardai investigating circumstances in relation to disappearance of a 30-year-old woman in Sligo
Gardaí are investigating the circumstances in relation to the disappearance of a 30-year-old woman in Sligo. Natalia Karaczyn has been missing from her home in Crozon Park, Sligo since the early hours of Sunday morning. She is described as being 5’8″ in height, slim build with green eyes and medium…
Sinn Fein call on Independent Donegal Cllr Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig to consider his position
Sinn Fein has called on an Independent Donegal County County Cllr to consider his position over allegations he made last week. Cllr Micheal Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig claimed that he and another man where threatened by members of Sinn Fein over the raising of a flag over a republican grave.…
Coping with ME, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Ruth Flood from County Sligo was diagnosed with ME, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 12 years ago, and it has affected her entire life. A new awareness campaign is underway to help people understand more about the condition; another caller tells how she has suffered silently, and in pain, with ME…
Forestry application for lands near Lough Gill refused
The Minister of State with responsibility for forestry has confirmed that an application to plant forestry on lands close to Lough Gill at Innisfree in County Sligo has been refused. Minister Andrew Doyle said the scale and impact of the proposed afforesdtation on the surrounding landscape and its proximity to…