The Final Whistle: Episode 16 – 28/02/2019
Few players have influenced derby games between Finn Harps and Sligo Rovers as much as Brendan Bradley did during an illustrious playing career. The League of Ireland’s all-time leading goalscorer is the special guest on this week’s programme, on the eve of the first Harps-Rovers game of the 2019 season.…
Obituaries, Thursday, February 28th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: John Joe Murtagh, Tawley Michael Cornyn, Dowra Tony McGarry, Coola Josie McPartland, Drumkeerin Dolores Treacy, Sligo Elizabeth Cornwall, Boyle Bridget Butler, Kilcar Jim Rooney, Sligo John Joe Murtagh, Tawley,…
Dail debate calls for license fee money to be invested in independent radio stations
The Dail has this morning been hearing of the key role played by local radio stations in their various communities. It was part of a debate on legislation that would abolish the levy local radio stations have to pay to help fund the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. This morning’s Dail…
People travelling abroad urged to check MMR vaccinations up to date
People travelling abroad are being urged to check their MMR vaccinations are up to date. It follows an increase in the incidences of measles and mumps, including in the north west where’s been 53 cases of mumps this year compared to 29 last year. In addition, MMR vaccination rates have…
Concerns raised over dangerous stretch of N17
People in south Sligo fear there will be a serious accident on the N17 national road that runs through their parish of Achonry/Mullinabreena. That’s because of the many junctions where the N17 is joined by other roads. Discussion about the realignment of the N17 between Collooney and Curry has been…
Election event for women taking place in Sligo this evening
An election event for women is due to take place in Sligo tonight. It is aimed at women in Sligo and the surrounding areas who have an interest in politics. A panel of speakers will discuss issues such as Brexit and the impacts it will on the north west region…
First Engineering Fair in the North West taking place this weekend
The first Engineering Fair in the North West is being held this weekend. It’s taking place on Sunday March 3rd from 12pm to 5pm at IT Sligo. Engineers Week is taking place across the country from Saturday March 2nd and runs until Friday March 8th. The week long event showcases…