Obituaries, Saturday, February 29th, 2020, 10am
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Annie May Flynn, Collooney Eamon Jennings, England and Sligo Peg Flynn, Sligo Frank Kerr, Sligo Patrick Denning, Kiltyclogher Josephine Cunningham, Ballintogher Gussie Gray, Garrison Paddy McGuinness, Ballymote Pat McNulty, Leitrim…
New GAA President is Sligo New York clubman
Larry McCarthy was elected as the GAA’s new President on Friday night at Annual Congress in Croke Park. McCarthy, who’s a native of Bishopstown in Cork is the first overseas Uachtarán in the Association’s 136-year history. He beat Armagh’s Jarlath Burns in the final count by 142 votes to 132.…
Flooding causing financial and mental pressures for farmers
Flooded farms is putting serious strain on farmers, not just physically but also mentally. That’s according to the Connacht Regional Chair of the IFA Pat Murphy, who has met a number of people who are under pressure because of flooding. He believes the government need to do more to support…
Obituaries, Friday, February 28th, 2020, 5pm.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Annie May Flynn, Collooney Eamon Jennings, England, formerly Ballindoon Peg Flynn, Sligo Frank Kerr, Sligo Patrick Denning, Kiltyclogher Josephine Cunningham, Ballintogher Gussie Gray, Garrison Paddy McGuinness, Ballymote Pat McNulty,…
Sligo Rovers v Waterford postponed
The SSE Airtricity League Premier Division fixture between Sligo Rovers and Waterford this Saturday night at the Showgrounds has been postponed. Due to an extreme weather warning put in place for Saturday and Sunday, the fixture, which was scheduled will take place on a new date. With only necessary travel…
The Friday Panel, Mary Bohan, Padraig Fallon, Michael Comiskey
The coronavirus, Government formation talks, one-off housing, flooding and increase in waste collection charges all form part of this week’s Friday Panel disussions. Guests are Leitim Cllrs Mary Bohan and Padraig Fallon, along with former Senator Michael Comiskey
Budget vote fallout creating tension in Sligo councillors’ pact
There are unconfirmed reports that a pact among Sligo county councillors agreed after the last election could be facing difficulties. It follows reported discontent among some councillors over the way colleagues voted on the local authority’s annual budget last December. This year, it was only when members of Sligo County…