Call for investment priority to be given to Sligo-Dublin rail line
Confirmation from an Irish Rail official that there will be no new carriages on the Sligo-Dublin line for at least another two years is yet another example of the lack of government funding for the north west and rural areas in general. That’s according to the chairperson of the Sligo…
Fewer people on NW hospital trolleys today — but it’s still high
There’s a drop in the number of people on hospital trolleys in the north west today. There’s a total of 36 waiting for a bed, compared to 41 yesterday. 21 of today’s patients on trolleys are in Letterkenny University. Yesterday, the number in Letterkenny was 13. There are 15 patients…
Horse riding centres welcome retention of 9% VAT rate
The operator of one of the north west’s leading horse riding centres and stables is welcoming confirmation that the 9% VAT rate is to be continued for approved riding centres. The Department of Finance has confirmed that horse riding centres are considered to be a sports facility for the purposes…
Donate the price of a pizza towards cost of Pope’s visit – public react to Bishop’s comments
There’s been a mixed reaction to the suggestion by the Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, that adult Catholic families should consider donating the price of a pizza or cappuccino towards the cost of the recent Papal visit. The Catholic Church are now having a fifth national collection to help pay…
Leitrim Native Sean Fox to star in new RTÉ Drama
Manorhamilton native Sean Fox will star in the new RTÉ Drama, Taken Down, which airs this Sunday night on RTÉ ONE at 9.30pm. He called into The Francie Boylan Show to tell us more about his role and how it all started for him.
Obituaries, Friday Nov. 2nd, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Tim Newell, Sligo Pat Keown, Garrisson Margaret O Gara, Glencolmcille Henry McDermottroe, Ballinafad Mary Mc Carrick, Coolaney Eithne O Connor, Kilcock and Geevagh Patrick Greene, Donegal Town Tim (Timmy) Newell, Veeceeze, Pearse Road, Sligo. Suddenly at his home.…
Special protection for Wild Brown Trout on Lough Arrow
One of County Sligo’s most renown fishing lakes will now be managed to ensure that its wild brown trout not only survives but thrives. Lough Arrow, on the Sligo/Roscommon border, is among about a half dozen western lakes for which former Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment Richard Bruton…