Protest planned in Sligo against Trump’s visit to Ireland
A protest is being planned in Sligo against the US president’s visit to Ireland. The ‘United Against Racism’ organisation in Sligo is seeking members of the public to come out in support of the demonstration. It will take place this Thursday at 6pm at the Famine Memorial at the Quay…
Compensation culture needs to be addressed
The judiciary is “letting the whole country down” in the way it handles compensation cases, according to the founder of Supermacs. Pat McDonagh believes the current system is not working. He wants a greater sense of urgency from politicians to tackle Ireland’s compensation culture. He says there must be a…
Motorists warned of dangerous driving conditions on N17
Motorists are advised to proceed with extreme caution on the N17 from Ballymote to Collooney. A bad Oil spill has occurred and driving conditions are being described as very dangerous.
European Commission report highlights lack of Traveller accommodation
Traveller accommodation is one of the main areas Ireland has been urged to take action on in a new European Commission on racism. Other key areas identified include online abuse and hate crimes. The report says local authorities have consistently failed to provide adequate accommodation for Travellers,…
McBrearty to sue Fine Gael as he resigns from party after just 2 months
Donegal councillor, Frank McBrearty, says he will sue the Fine Gael party for post-traumatic stress disorder, following his sudden resignation from the party. He’d only been a member of FG for two months, and claims he and his family were bullied and abused during the recent local election campaign
Liverpool’s Leitrim chef toasts Euro success
Manorhamilton’s Gabriel McSharry has been celebrating with the Liverpool team which won the Champions League final at the weekend. Gabriel is team chef with the club and attended the final in Madrid as part of the official club entourage. His father, Gabriel Senior, has been telling us more about his…
Obituaries, Tuesday, June 4th, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: June Harte, Strandhill Teresa O’Brien, Easkey May Looby, Ballymote Philomena McPartlin, Drumkeerin, Brian Byrne Bavin, Kilcar Joan Conroy, Collooney Lizzie Gallagher, Donegal Town John Watters, Ballinfull, June Harte,…