Dramatic win earns Killybegs promotion to Division 1
A late point in added time from county Hugh McFadden (pictured) earned Killybegs a dramatic 0-9 to 0-8 win against Termon at the Banks on Saturday evening, and with it promotion to Division 1 football next season. John Cunningham’s side were second in the table on 21 points, one point…
Mudslide causes serious damage near Ballintrillick
There was a significant mudslide near Ballintrillick, Benwisken, Co Sligo last night. It happened on Benwisken Mountain after heavy rainfall in the area. It ripped through trees and is estimated to be around 15m wide in parts.
Obituaries, Saturday August 31th, 5 p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Peter McManus, Manorhamilton, formerly Blacklion Paul Mooney, Sligo James Greenwood, Killybegs Augustine (Gus) Mc Manus, Ballisodare Peter Green, Cartron Point, Sligo Peter McManus, Cluain Óir, Manorhamilton, Co Leitrim and formerly of Edenmore, Blacklion, Co Cavan. Reposing at Our Lady’s Hospital Chapel, Manorhamilton…
Aodh Ruadh are Donegal junior hurling champions
Aodh Ruadh hurlers captured the Donegal junior hurling championship title for 2019 on Saturday with a 1-14 to 1-11 win against Carndonagh at O’Donnell Park in Letterkenny. It’s the Ballyshannon club’s first adult hurling championship title since 2002. Aodh Ruadh’s Ciaran Kilgannon was named as man of the match. Setanta…
Obituaries, Saturday August 31th, 1 p.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Ina Kane, Carrigaline, Co Cork, and late of Strandhill Road, Sligo Peter McManus, Manorhamilton, formerly Blacklion Paul Mooney, Sligo James Greenwood, Killybegs Ina Kane, nee Cooper, Upper Kilmoney Road, Carrigaline, Co Cork, and late of Strandhill Road,…
Hunger strike commemoration takes place in Bundoran today
A commemoration event will be held in County Donegal today for the men who died while on hunger strike. The annual H-Block Commemoration Parade organised by Republican Sinn Fein takes place in Bundoran this afternoon. The event will take place between 2.30pm to 4pm and local diversions will be put in place…
Warning notices erected at Sligo beaches following heavy rainfall
Warning notices have been erected at three beaches in Sligo this morning to let bathers know that the water quality may be affected by the recent heavy rainfall. Sligo County Council has put the signs in place at Rosses Point, Enniscrone and Mullaghmore beaches. The local authority says it has…