Sinn Fein’s Matt Carthy wants to continue as MEP
Sinn Fein’s Matt Carthy wants to continue as a member of the European Parliament for the Midlands North West Constituency. He will seek his party’s nomination at a selection convention this Sunday in Cavan to choose candidates to run in the Europeal Parliament elections in May. There had been speculation…
Todays planned ‘Safe Crossing Collooney’ demonstration cancelled
A demonstration that was due to be held in Collooney has been cancelled. Organised by the new ‘Safe Crossing Collooney’ group with the aim of getting a footbridge erected along the N4 at Collooney. A demonstration was due to be held at 12 noon today but has since been cancelled.…
Weather hits weekend sporting fixtures
The weather has forced the postponement of a number of local sporting fixtures this weekend. Saturday’s ladies national football league Division 3 match between Sligo and Meath, scheduled for Cloonacool was called off because of a frozen pitch. The game has been refixed for the weekend of Feb 16/17th. St Attracta’s…
Up and Running with Claire Ronan
This week: Oonagh Monaghan from Sligo Women in Business Network. Claire chats with Sarah McGowan from Fix Your Physio. Fiona McIntyre tell us about The Natural Company Ireland.
Obituaries, Saturday, February 2nd, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Gerard Mc Loughlin, Rosses Point Evelin McDivitt, Carrick Teresa Rooney, Rossinver Michael McHugh, London and Blacklion Frances Gallagher, Ballyshannon Ultan Emmett, Ballyfarnon Charlie Maloney, Ardara Mary Molloy, Laghey Nora Flanagan, Arigna Kellie…
Brendan Ogbu signs for Sligo Rovers
Sligo Rovers have confirmed the signing of Nigerian striker Brendan Ogbu, subject to work permit and international clearance. Ogbu moves to Sligo after spending a very successful career in his domestic league. He scored 12 goals in 14 matches for Bayelsa United in the Nigeria National League season last campaign.…
€60m for regional and local roads in the north west
About €60m euro has been allocated today for the repair of regional and local roads in the north west. Donegal County Council is to get almost €30m, Sligo €20m and just over €10m for Leitrim. In Donegal, €900,000 is to go toward the Tirconnell Bridge and half a million euro…