FAI Fixtures May 31-June 9
Thursday, 31st May Continental Tyres Women’s National League Development Shield Quarter-Final Cork City Women’s FC v Limerick, Bishopstown Stadium, 6.30pm Friday, 1st June SSE Airtricity League Premier Division Bray Wanderers v St. Patrick’s Athletic, Carlisle Grounds, 7.45pm Cork City v Waterford, Turner’s Cross, 7.45pm Derry City v Sligo Rovers, Brandywell Stadium, 7.45pm Limerick v…
Obituaries, Thursday, May 31st, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Michael J. Fox, Sligo Christopher David Dabney, England Ciaran McCarthy, Ballymote Bridie Rooney, Sligo. Martina Gorman, Maugheraboy Francie Mullaney, Ballintra May Cunningham, Aughamore Near Margaret Rose Gralton, Drumshanbo Michael Cosgrove, Strandhill, Walter Donagher, Ballyfarnon Patsy Ward, Mountcharles Michael…
New ferry service in operation at Tory island
A new twice daily fast ferry service has begun operating between Tory Island and the mainland. The service will run during the Summer months until the end of July. The agreement was signed while separate discussions are underway between the Government and the HSE on extending helicopter services to Tory…
HSE must ensure free hospital parking for people with long-term needs
A Sligo Councillor says the money is there to introduce free parking at Sligo University Hospital. The HSE has confirmed to Councillor Keith Henry this month that the private company operating the paid-parking system at SUH made nearly €200,000 in 2015 alone. But he says it’s still unclear as to…
Obituaries, Thursday, May 31st, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Michael J. Fox, Sligo Christopher David Dabney, England Ciaran McCarthy, Ballymote Bridie Rooney, Sligo. Martina Gorman, Maugheraboy Francie Mullaney, Ballintra May Cunningham, Aughamore Near Margaret Rose Gralton, Drumshanbo Michael Cosgrove, Strandhill, Walter Donagher, Ballyfarnon Patsy Ward, Mountcharles Michael J…
Leitrim Glens Cycle Sportive 2018
The Leitrim Glens Cycle Sportive takes place on Sunday 19th August starting in North Leitrim. There are 4 cycles this year. 40km, 100km, 150km and 200km. Last Wednesday, the launch of the cycle took place in the grounds of Manorhamilton Castle. Francie Boylan went along to chat with some of…
Mercosur negotiations entering final stages
There are reports that the Mercosur negotiations, involving Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela, may be entering their final stages. But, even at this late stage, a North West MEP wants the talks halted immediately. Matt Carthy, a member of the European Parliament’s Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, says says…