Funding allocated for Carricknagat Bridge
Safety and refurbishment works are needed at Carricknagat Bridge in Co. Sligo as it is an ‘extremely dangerous stretch’. That’s the view of Sligo Fine Gael Councillor Thomas Walsh after raising the issue on Monday at the monthly meeting of Sligo County Council. €20,000 has already been allocated for the…
Sligo County Council calling on Minister to manage overcrowding on Sligo to Dublin line
A delegation made up of Sligo Councillors have written to the Transport Minister with the hopes of meeting and discussing the ongoing issues of overcrowding on the Sligo/Dublin train line. There have been numerous reports of full carriages over the years, particularly on Fridays and Sundays, with a number of…
The Final Whistle podcast 10/10/2019
Four teams – two finals. Glencar/Manorhamilton v Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s in the senior, Drumkeerin v Leitrim Gaels in the intermediate. The Final Whistle podcast assesses both finals by speaking to the Doyen of Leitrim GAA – Tommy Moran, the President of Leitrim GAA – Andy Redican. There’ll also be insight…
Dún na nGAAll podcast: Episode 6 – Convoy
From Darren McGeever’s late late goal for Cloughaneely in added time on Wednesday night, to Gweedore’s ‘reminder’ to Kilcar in Ballybofey last Sunday, there’s plenty for Paddy McGill to get stuck into on this week’s Dún na nGAAll podcast. He’s in St Mary’s Convoy this week as the county prepares…
Sandy Kelly talks about her involvement in emotional Brendan Grace TV series
Sandy Kelly is one of those involved in the emotional RTE series, Brendan Grace – Thanks for the Memories, which has been dealing with the issues of dementia and Alzheimer’s, but has also now become a tribute to Brendan, following his death in July. She’s been giving her reaction to…
Obituaries, Thursday, October 10th 2019, 5 pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Thomas Kilcoyne, Tubbercurry Sylvia McCarrick, Ballisodare. Seamus Hynes – Ballymote. Sarah Ryan, Riverstown. Carmel Brennan,,Mountcharles Elizabeth Gilmartin, Kinlough Thomas Bartholomew Kilcoyne, (MRCVS), Charlestown Rd., Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo. Suddenly, at Sligo University…
Family’s desperate plea for support, as woman battles with mental health
The family of a young North Sligo woman, who’s been under the care of local mental services for the past year and a half, have expressed their frustration at the lack of adequate mental health services. Biddy Golden says her sister, who’s been treated as an in-patient, is forced to…