Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival Arts House Special
This podcast features the full broadcast from the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival Arts House Special recorded live at the Abbey Arts Centre and hosted by Barbara-Rose Sanwo. Listen back to the program which features in-depth interviews with the late Rory Gallagher’s brother Donal Gallagher and nephew Eoin Gallagher, Music…
Sligo/Leitrim TD Tony McLoughlin to retire from politics
Sligo/Leitrim TD Tony McLoughlin has announced his retirement from politics. The Fine Gael Deputy will not be seeking re-election to the Dáil Éireann at the next General Election. The 69-year-old has served almost 45 years in public life. His career in politics began when he was elected…
Varadkar: Farmers chose to be in Glas and get paid to honour the deadlines
The Taoiseach says the date for cutting hay under the Glas scheme won’t be brought forward. The date is set at the first of July, next Sunday but in the Dail this week rural TDs from all areas called for the date to be brought forward in case the weather…
Obituaries, Thursday, June 28th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Dean Doherty, Ballyshannon Noel Mattimoe, Boyle Barthley Callaghan, Doocastle Jennifer Gaffney Connolly, Ballintogher John McGowan, Coney Island Dean Doherty, Coolchoolly, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. Son of Francis and Francie Doherty. Unexpectedly at St James Hospital Dublin. Reposing at…
Harps return to action with Cabinteely test
Ollie Horgan will be pulling out all the stops to get Finn Harps back on track to remain in promotion contention away to Cabinteely tomorrow night (kick-off 7.45). However, the Harps boss says it will take a huge performance from his players to take three points away from Stradbrook. “Before…
Donegal hotel that shut during crash announces 40 new jobs in €2m expansion plan
A Co Donegal has announced 40 new jobs in a €2m expansion. The popular Shandon Hotel & Spa sits on the Wild Atlantic Way at Marble Hill Beach just outside Dunfanaghy. The hotel was closed down during the recession. However new owners re-opened the hotel and spa tow years ago.…
