Obituaries, Thursday, April 11th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Carmel Clooney, Sligo Michael McCrudden, Donegal Town Eamonn Kennedy, Ardara Mary Haughey, Kilcar Mary (Cissie) O’Malley, Dunkineely Eileen Fagan, Bailieboro and Florida Brenda O Sullivan, Bundoran Carmel Clooney, (nee Nairn), Molloway Place, Sligo and formerly of Connaughton…
Four-match ban for Sligo Rovers Ronan Murray
Ronan Murray will miss the next four matches for Sligo Rovers following his sending-off against Bohemians last weekend. Murray was dismissed in the 43rd minute of Rovers 2-0 home defeat against Bohs in the SSE Aitricity League Premier Division after he appeared to throw the ball towards the match referee,…
The Garda uniform debate – Former whistleblower John Wilson on his battles
Former Garda whistleblower, John Wilson, was the first uniformed Garda in the history of the force to be allowed wear a beard in uniform, in a case he personally took. He’s been reacting to the latest debate surrounding Garda management decision to allow future recruits wear turbans and hijabs in…
Sligo Rovers v Dundalk live this Friday night
Ocean FM Sport will bring you live coverage of Friday night’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game between Sligo Rovers and Dundalk at the Showgrounds (Kick-off 7:45pm). The sides drew 1-1 at Oriel Park on the opening night of the 2019 season. First-half commentary of this Friday’s game will be…
Man arrested in connection with Sligo drug seizure remanded on bail
The man arrested in connection with a drugs seizure in Co Sligo has been remanded named on bail. Gardaí seized cannabis, cocaine, and xanax tablets with an estimated street value of 110,000 euro during the search of a house in Calry on Tuesday. The 30-year-old man appeared Sligo District Court…
Judge Tara Burns urges people to vote in Divorce Referendum
The Chair of the Referendum Commission, High Court Judge, Tara Burns, has urged people to come out and vote in the forthcoming Referendum on the regulation of Divorce, on 24th May. Ms. Justice Burns, a native of Sligo Town, launched the campaign this week in County Donegal, where voting turnout…
Claims funding to repair bridge in Donegal returned
A Donegal election candidate is claiming that more than three-quarters of the money allocated last year for work on a bridge in the county was unspent and returned to the Department of Transport. Fianna Fail candidate Eimear McGuinness says that of €150,000 allocated for Fintra Bridge in 2018, only €35,572…