Plans lodged with Sligo Council for Swan Point development
Sligo is set to enjoy a boost to its employment and tourism with the lodgement of a planning application for the long-delayed Swan Point development adjacent to The Glasshouse Hotel. The application follows the announcement of funding for a cultural and civic plaza 2 weeks ago. The applicationhas been lodged…
Gardaí arrest man in connection to death threats aimed towards Leitrim TD
Gardaí have arrested a man in connection to death threats sent to a Leitrim TD. The man in his mid 40’s was arrested this afternoon and is currently being detained in Thurles Garda Station, Co. Tipperary. On Bank Holiday Monday last, Emergency Services were called to the scene of a…
Inland Fisheries Ireland and Marine Institute launch pilot programme to track tuna
While there is no sport or commercial Blue Fin Tuna fishing in Ireland, Inland Fisheries Ireland and the Marine Institute have launched a pilot Tuna CHART programme to track and protect the species. Authorised skippers operating across the north west including counties Sligo and Donegal are supporting scientific work to…
Obituaries, Monday, November 4th, 2019, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Joe O’Hara, Wales and Manorhamilton Reginald Hunter, Ballisodare Michael Leyden, Sligo Anthony O’Hara, Carrick-on-Shannon Mary Perry, Bunninadden Margaret Hughes, Sligo Tony Gallagher, Dromahair Ann McMahon, Grange, Declan McNeela, Celbridge and Enniscrone…
Leitrim hurling manager resigns
Leitrim’s Lory Meagher Cup-winning manager Martin Cunniffe has resigned. Cunniffe, who has held the role since 2011, informed the county board of his decision on Monday morning. Ocean FM understands that some of the Leitrim players were looking for a change of management heading into the 2020 season and that…
The Bull to dress as a sheep as hillwalking dispute intensifies
North Sligo landowner, Andy ‘The Bull’ McSharry has now banned all hillwalkers from his lands in the ongoing row over dogs attacking sheep in the area. McSharry has criticised the Garda decision to remove two guns from his possession after another confrontation in the area
Obituaries, Monday, November 4th, 2019, 1pm
Obituaries, Monday, November 4th, 2019, 1pm Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Joe O’Hara, Wales and Manorhamilton Reginald Hunter, Ballisodare Michael Leyden, Sligo Anthony O’Hara, Carrick-on-Shannon Mary Perry, Bunninadden Margaret Hughes, Sligo Tony Gallagher, Dromahair…