Recalling the murder of Eddie Fitzmaurice – 20 years since Bellaghy pensioner viciously attacked
83 year old Eddie Fitzmaurice was beaten, gagged and tied up in a vicious assault at his home in Bellaghy in Co Sligo on the May Bank Holiday weekend in 1998. No-one has ever been charged with the murder, despite numerous Garda appeals and on the 20th anniversary of the…
Obituaries, Monday, April 30th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Willie Pearson, Ballintra Donal Gaffney, Ballina Mary Breen, Inver Martin Duffy, Belleek Owen McGowan, Tullaghan Willie Pearson, 28 Forge Avenue, Ballintra, Co. Donegal. Peacefully at Donegal Community Hospital. Funeral Service in Donegal Presbyterian Church…
An absolute scandal – Listeners react angrily to cervical cancer screening revelations
There’s been an outpouring of support for the bravery and determination of Vicky Phelan in highlighting the cervical cancer screening anomalies, culminating in her court case last week. And as more revelations emerge about the scandal, and uncertainty about the actual number of women affected, Leslie and Seamus are among…
Survey being carried out on Owenmore River in Sligo
A detailed survey of a section of the Owenmore River is now being carried out in preparation for drainage work later. It’s the latest in a decades-long saga that has still not been resolved, with land along the river flooded to this day. Responsibility for the maintenance of the Owenmore…
Councillor says An Post plan can save local post offices
A Sligo councillor says the €50m investment announced by An Post could save all local post offices for at least the next two years. Sinn Fein’s Thomas Healy says An Post is now in a much stronger financial position than in previous years. In Sligo, there has been concern over…
Obituaries, Monday, April 30th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Louise Meehan, Inver Comdt. Dave O’Regan, Ballincar Willie Pearson, Ballintra Donal Gaffney, Ballina Mary Breen, Inver Martin Duffy, Belleek Louise Meehan, The Port, Inver, Co. Donegal. Funeral Mass this morning at 11am in St.…
BreastCheck sites in Sligo Town being looked at
Two sites in Sligo are now being considered for the Breastcheck mobile unit. It follows concern recently that women from around Sligo town were being told they had to go to Tubbercurry for their mammograms. A spokesperson for Breastcheck has confirmed to Ocean FM News that a decision is imminent…