IFA furious over meat, milk recommendations in Green Schools programme
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…
Tributes paid to Sligo GAA supporter Seán Sweeney
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…
Obituaries, Monday, April 8th, 5pm
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,…
Earthquake measuring 2.4 magnitude hits Donegal
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…
Two cars stranded while returning from Coney Island
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…
Sligo & Letterkenny included in top three hospitals in the Country for patients on trolleys
Sligo and Letterkenny University Hopsitals are ranked in the top three in the Country when it comes to the number of peole on hospital trolleys today. 548 people are waiting on trolleys at hospitals across the country. University Hospital Limerick is the most over-crowded with 61 patients waiting on a…
Obituaries, Monday, April 8th, 1 PM
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,…