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Minister Richard Bruton has done little to endear himself with farmers after standing over a Green Schools programme advising students to eat less meat to reduce their carbon footprint. IFA President Joe Healy said there was mounting farmer anger that Environment Minister would support a call for teenagers to consume…

There have been tributes from across the Sligo GAA community following the death of Coolera/Strandhill clubman Seán Sweeney on Sunday. Seán, who was 74, died following a lengthy illness. He was a passionate Sliga GAA supporter and was named as the county’s best GAA fan in 2015, following a competition…

Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths:  Andrew Dolan, England, formerly of Carrowmore, Sligo  Carmel Clooney, Sligo  Thomas Calpin, Ballyshannon  Bernadette Coen, Dromahair and England  Peter Cooney, Sligo  Christina Gunning, Collooney  Francie Kelly, Dromahair Sean Sweeney, Strandhill Sean Young, Boyle  Charlie Brady, Carney Elizabeth Holland, Manorhamilton Jack Keown,…

An earthquake was recorded in south Donegal last night. A tremor measuring 2.4 on the Richter scale hit the Donegal Bay area at 11.58pm last night. It’s understood the Irish National Seismic Network in co-operation with the Geological Survey Ireland detected the incident and are carrying out an investigation. Dr…

Sligo Bay Lifeboat was called to assist two cars after they became stranded while returning from Coney Island on Saturday. Just after 5pm the lifeboat were tasked by the coastguard after two cars were caught by the tide coming back from the island. The occupants of both cars made it…

Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths:    Andrew Dolan, England, formerly of Carrowmore, Sligo   Carmel Clooney, Sligo   Thomas Calpin, Ballyshannon   Bernadette Coen, Dromahiar and England   Peter Cooney, Sligo   Christina Gunning, Collooney   Francie Kelly, Dromahair   Sean Sweeney, Strandhill   Sean Young,…