Obituaries, Friday Nov. 2nd, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Marie Elizabeth Treacy, Castleconnor Maura Cummins, Manorhamilton Tim Newell, Sligo Patrick Gallagher, Drumshanbo John McPartlan, Dromahair Breda Burke, Ballyshannon Pat Keown, Garrisson Pat James Burke, Frosses Vincent Cunningham, Kinlough William Healy, Ballymote Claire Norman, Sligo Margaret O Gara, Glencolmcille Henry…
Sligo Business group slams Government inaction on 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…
Donegal seeks €47 million for major road works
Donegal is looking for €47m next year for major road works in the county. And there are expectations that €14.5m of that will be for roads in the Donegal Municipal District. Donegal councillors and officials made their case for the funding yesterday during a meeting in Dublin with representatives of…
Obituaries, Friday Nov. 2nd, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Marie Elizabeth Treacy, Castleconnor Maura Cummins, Manorhamilton Tim Newell, Sligo Patrick Gallagher, Drumshanbo John McPartlan, Dromahair Breda Burke, Ballyshannon Pat Keown, Garrisson Pat James Burke, Frosses Vincent Cunningham, Kinlough William Healy, Ballymote Claire Norman, Sligo Margaret O Gara, Glencolmcille Henry…
The Final Whistle: Episode 1 – Ryan McHugh, Charlie Harrison & Red Óg Murphy
Listen back to Episode 1 of Ocean FM’s The Final Whistle – a weekly podcast of sporting chat, discussion and debate. On this week’s programme, Ryan McHugh on winning his second football All-Star award. Sligo’s Charlie Harrison (pictured) reflects on his fourteen years as an intercounty footballer, and Curry teenager Red…
Charity Ramble in Glenade
The annual charity hill walk and ramble will take place this Sunday 4th November starting at Aghanlish Community Centre in Glenade, County Leitrim. It takes in Arroo Mountain, and is in aid of Fr. Ed’s charity in Peru. It starts at 11am with registration from 10.30am. There is no charge…
Call to end mandatory medical tests for drivers over 70
There’s been a call for the abolition of the rule which requires drivers over the age of 70 to have a medical test every three years to ensure they are capable to drive. Bernard, a former driving instructor from Donegal, and Mary, a driver over the age of 70, give…