Obituaries, Friday August 30th, 10 a.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Margaret Ann Hunt, Tubbercurry, formerly of Bunninadden Ina Kane, Carrigaline, Co Cork, and late of Strandhill Road, Sligo Margaret Ann Hunt, (better known as Nan), 5 St. Anthony’s Crescent, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo and…
Collooney protest over proposed 5G mast near creche
A demonstration was held outside the proposed site for a 5G mast in Collooney in County Sligo yesterday evening. Some of those taking part were employees from the Tir na nOg crèche opposite the proposed site of mast on the Collooney to Ballygawley Road. They say they are concerned- along…
Status Yellow rainfall warning in place for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
A Status Yellow rain warning is in place this morning for a number of counties, including Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Forecasters are warning of the possibility of flooding over the next 24 hours. Up to 80 millimetres of rain is expected to fall before the warning ends at six o’clock…
Women’s county finals in Sligo POSTPONED
Saturday’s triple bill of Sligo LGFA senior, intermediate and junior championship football finals at Kilcoyne Park in Tubbercurry have been postponed because of the wet weather and an unplayable surface. With no other playable venue available to Sligo LGFA, the finals have been called off. The finals have been provisionally…
The Final Whistle podcast 29/08/2019
What’s it like to referee an All-Ireland senior football final? The last Sligoman to do it – Marty Duffy – shares his insights, and gives us a sense of what it might be like to be wearing David Gough’s shoes this week ahead of Sunday’s Dublin v Kerry showdown. Fermanagh’s…
Seaweed Tasting and Foraging on Streedagh Beach
Recently, Francie Boylan went along with Prannie Rhatigan from Irish Seaweed Kitchen and a group of others to Streedagh Beach in Sligo to do some Seaweed tasting and foraging. What you’ll hear it just a small sample of the overall experience, which is 3 hours, given by Prannie. Outdoor…
World record fashion model attempt underway as part of fundraising drive
An attempt will be made on 16th October next to break the world record for the most models ever to grace the catwalk at a fashion show. The idea is the brainchild of Eamonn Cunningham of EJ Menswear, to mark its 25th anniversary, and all the money raised for the…