With heavy rainfall, extra care on roads required this morning
We’re being asked to take extra care on the roads this morning as Storm Francis crosses the region. A Status Orange rainfall warning for Connacht and a number of other counties, including Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan, remains in place until 6pm this evening. There is also warnings of some flash…
MacManus calls on EU President to investigate if Hogan broke Commission’s code of conduct
A midlands north-west MEP is calling for the EU Commission President to investigate if Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan violated the Commission’s code of conduct. It follows the Commissioner Hogan’s attendance at the Oireachtas Golf Society dinner in Clifden, Co Galway where more than 80 people were present in breach of…
More new Covid cases but no change in Sligo, Leitrim numbers
The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has increased by 147. Today’s data shows no new deaths have been reported, meaning death toll linked to the virus stands at 1,777. Of today’s new cases, 73 are in Dublin, 17 in Kildare, 12 in Offaly, 11 in Wicklow, 9 in Limerick, and…
Golfgate: Kenny says caution needed when politicians and judges mix
An investigation has begun into the attendance of Supreme Court judge Seamus Woulfe at the Oireachtas golf society dinner last week. The court has set up the inquiry headed by Ms Justice Susan Denham to look at whether the former Attorney General should’ve attended – and when he entered the…
Former senator and Sligo councillor apologises ‘unreservedly’ for attendance at Oireachtas golf dinner
A former Sligo Fine Gael county councillor and senator has apologised for her attendance at the Oireachtas Golf Society dinner in Clifden, Co Galway. Imelda Henry says she did so in a private capacity. In a statement issued to Ocean FM this afternoon, Imelda Henry says she did so while…
The Rovers Hour 22/08/2020: Sligo Rovers 3 Dundalk 1
Listen back to commentary highlights from Sligo Rovers 3-1 win against Dundalk at the Showgrounds – a result which lifts Liam Buckley’s side up to fourth in the Premier Division table. Match commentator: Austin O’Callaghan. OceanFM Ireland · The Rovers Hour podcast 24/08/2020 To contact The Rovers Hour, email sport@oceanfm.ie.
Obituaries, Monday, August 24th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Maisie Meehan, Kiltyclogher Charles Ferguson, Tullaghan Kathleen O’Shea, Collooney Raymond Scanlon, London & Sligo Margaret McKeon, Ballinamore Maisie Meehan, Glenfarne Road, Kiltyclogher. Peacefully, at the North West Hospice, Sligo. In line with current HSE guidelines, Maisie’s Funeral will be held in…