Obituaries, Tuesday, March 12th, 8am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Muriel Johnston, Belleek Mary Gabrielle Doherty, Bundoran Thiaga Nadaraja, Ballincar Kevin Bushe, Donegal Town Ann Gorman. Laghey Grace Gilliland, Bundoran Michael O’ Gara, Kilcar Phyllis Mc Loughlin, Sligo Thomas Hegarty, Glencolmcille Muriel Johnston, Magheramenagh, Belleek, Co Fermanagh. Funeral arrangements later.…
Calls to fast track pedestrian crossing in Ballisodare
The process of identifying the most appropriate site for a new pedestrian crossing in Ballisodare Co Sligo needs to be fast tracked according to a local cllr. A pedestrian crossing had been installed in the town in the past however locals felt that the location was too dangerous as it…
Status Orange wind warning from noon today
A status Orange wind warning has been issued for the north west for today as a storm approaches the country. Storm Gareth is set to bring winds of up to 130 km/h to Sligo, Donegal, Leitrim and Mayo and from noon today. The warning will remain valid until 9am on…
Obituaries, Monday, March 11th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Aileen Iosso, Sligo Muriel Johnston, Belleek Mary Gabrielle Doherty, Bundoran Thiaga Nadaraja, Ballincar Kevin Bushe, Donegal Town Ann Gorman. Laghey Grace Gilliland, Bundoran Michael O’ Gara, Kilcar…
Survivors of Tuam Mother And Baby Home tell their stories
Walter Francis and PJ Haverty both describe themselves as survivors of the Tuam Mother and Baby Home. Walter lived their for all his younger life, while PJ was fostered at the age of 6, after their birth mothers were forced to leave them behind at the Home. This is their…
Summerhill gaelic footballers reach Connacht final
Summerhill College in Sligo senior gaelic footballers are through to the Connacht Colleges senior ‘B’ championship final for 2019 after a dramatic one-point win against Claregalway College in Monday’s semi-final, played at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence in Bekan. Summerhill won it on a final scorreline of 1-12 to…
Local musicians clash over Irish Eurovision boycott
There are differences of opinion among local artists as to whether Ireland should boycott this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Israel, in protest at the continued occupation of Palestine. Singer James Kilbane disagrees with any such boycott, but is challenged on the issue by Francis Roberts PHOTO; Kim Buckley