Blaine Gaffney withdraws from Fine Gael General Election selection process
Sligo’s Blaine Gaffney has withdrawn his name this morning as a possible Fine Gael candidate in the next general election in Sligo-Leitrim. Mr Gaffney, who stood in the local elections earlier this year, forwarded his name 12 weeks ago for consideration by Fine Gael Headquarters. In a statement to Ocean…
Nothing but fake news claims local TD after recent rail funding by Minister Ross
A local Fianna Fail TD says the recent rail funding by Minister Ross is just another PR stunt. Irish Rail says a one billion euro investment will mean more reliable and punctual services as well as improved journey times. The funding for infrastructure will cover a 5 year period and…
Two more years for Ollie Horgan at Finn Harps
Finn Harps have confirmed that manager Ollie Horgan has signed a two-year contract extension. Entering his seventh season with the club, Horgan’s tenure has seen Finn Harps move from mid-table in the First Division to competing in a ten Premier for the first time ever and ensuring another year in…
Head lice and how to treat it in children
Head lice expert Sinead O’Reilly gives practical tips on how to prevent children getting head lice, following reports of increased problems in local schools. She says parents need to be proactive, and the problem was on a lesser scale when ‘nit nurses’ visited schools in the past
Obituaries, Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Charles Townsend, Ballisodare Maura Shovlin, Sligo David Stapleton, New Zealand and Sligo Donald Daly, Tullaghan Jim Cawley, Ballymote, Gerry Hoy, Enniskillen Davina Cawley, Ballisodare Bea McGonagle,Sligo Charles (Charlie)…
No price increase for beef farmers after Taskforce meeting.
The Irish Farmers Association says it’s disappointed to walk away from today’s Beef Market Taskforce meeting without a price increase for beef farmers. The group called for an immediate and significant price increase to the amount they are being paid for beef products. Today marked the first meeting…
On the Beat with Sgt. Jim Fox
On this week’s programme there was advice for Christmas Shoppers, A discussion on Domestic Violence and where to get help.