Fears of flooding as heavy rain forecast for tonight and early tomorrow, Tues., morning
Met Eireann is warning of the likelihood of flooding in areas throughout the north west tomorrow. It’s as the latest weather pattern, called Storm Francis, crosses the country tonight and early in the morning. An Orange Rainfall Warning for Connacht, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan is in place from 9pm tonight…
Bundoran’s Fairy Bridges ranked as among best attractions in the world
The well known Fairy bridges in Bundoran have been ranked as one of the best tourist attractions globally. The Fairy bridges won a 2020 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award, placing it in the top 10% meaning it is one of the best tourist attractions in the world. Thousand of people descend…
Obituaries, Monday, August 24th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Robert Barber, Drumcliff Maisie Meehan, Kiltyclogher Charles Ferguson, Tullaghan Kathleen O’Shea, Collooney Robert Barber, Cashelgarron, Drumcliff, Co. Sligo. Arriving at St. Columba’s Church, Drumcliff this afternoon for 2pm Funeral Service with burial…
Sligo’s Chris O’Donnell wins hat-trick of national titles
North Sligo Athletic Club’s Christopher O’Donnell is celebrating a third consecutive national senior men’s 400 metres title and winning Sunday’s final at windy Morton Stadium in Santry in a time of 47.12secs. In tricky conditions, it wasn’t his quickest time of the year but the North Sligo man, who’s based…
Listeners vent their fury over attendance at Oireachtas golf dinner in Clifden
The people are furious. That’s the clear message today from listeners to the North West Today Show as the controversy over attendance at the Oireachtas Golf Society dinner in Clifden continues to rage. Among the most emotional responses were those from people unable to attend funerals of loved ones and,…
Works begin today on new 80 bed unit at Sheil hospital
Work is due to begin today on a new 80 bed unit at the Sheil Hospital in Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal. A statement from the HSE says it is to service south Donegal, north Sligo and north Leitrim and will have 66 single bedrooms and 7 twin bedrooms providing short and…
Sligo traveller Support Group spokesperson raises concern over internal Garda survey
Concerns have been raised over an internal Garda survey that found no frontline member had a favourable view of the traveller community. According to the Irish Times, the survey also found 75% had a negative view of the Roma community. Jamie Murphy is with the Sligo Traveller Support Group. Speaking…