Sligo rowers sacrifice race win to come to competitor’s aid
Two Sligo Rowing Club members missed the start of a big race last weekend – so that they could help a fellow competitor whose boat capsized on the way to the start. Glenn Patterson and Brian Colch (pictured above) were competing for Sligo RC in the Metropolitan Rowing Regatta on…
One year on, opposing sides react to abortion referendum progress
One year ago, a huge NO sign was erected on Ben Bulben in the days before the country voted on whether or not the Repeal the 8th Amendment. One of those behind the operation, Tommy Banks, has been reflecting on our new abortion laws, while Denise O’Toole of the Sligo…
Drunks causing Hospital overcrowding, not the elderly
There’s been a furious reaction to the contention by the Minister for Health that those over the age of 75 are the reason for overcrowding at some of our Hospital’s Emergency Departments. One listener says the problem is more to do with drunken people and their antics at hospitals, which…
Obituaries, Thursday, May 30th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Brendan Connolly, Tubbercurry Kathleen Crowne, Sligo Bridie Kirrane, Tubbercurry Brendan Balfe, Sligo Ann Gallagher, Ballyshannon Robert Vance, Mountcharles Tommy Heraghty, Manorhamilton Willie John Morrow, Laghey Brendan Connolly,…
Dundalk v Sligo Rovers live this Friday night
Sligo Rovers SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game against leaders (and defending champions) Dundalk will be live across the Ocean FM platforms this Friday night from 7:45pm. Former Sligo Rovers and Dundalk footballer Mark Rossister will join Keith O’Dwyer on match commentary from Oriel Park. Rovers manager Liam Maloney has…
Fine Gael basking in Midlands/ North West Euro election success
Fine Gael is basking in its success in taking two of the four European Parliament seats in the Midlands North West Constituency. Mairead McGuinness was the first to be elected, followed by former Rose of Tralee Maria Walsh. Luke Ming Flanagan and Matt Carthy were also elected. Senator Frank Feighan,…
Sligo councillor says Sligo University Hospital emergency department no longer fit for purpose
A Sligo councillor says the emergency department at Sligo University Hospital is no longer fit for purpose. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says when it was originally built, it was to cater for 20,000 patients annually. Now, with an annual increase of 1,000, it is catering for 40,000 patients every…