Kenny brands army on the street idea as ‘buck mad’
The Sinn Fein spokesperson on justice and equality says calls to deploy the army on the streets to back up the Gardaí are over the top. Calls for such actions were made after large numbers of students gathered at the Spanish Arch area of Galway City. Speaking earlier…
New fears for future of rural post offices
There’s growing concern that more post offices in the north west will have to close because of social welfare payments now being paid every fortnight rather than every week. Post offices are paid by the number of transactions. But the reduction in frequency of welfare payments, together with online lodgements…
Week 3: Foods and tips on having a robust Immune System
Gabriel McSharry, Clinical Nutritionist, joined Francie to chat about foods and nutrition for a robust immune system and what foods are good for the immune system. It’s all thanks to Sligo Leader Partnership and Healthy Ireland. The Healthy Ireland Fund supported by the Department of Health and the Department of Children and…
Latest video of party-goers in Sligo raises concerns
A video has emerged of large numbers of people congregating outside a pub in Sligo. The owner of The Leitrim Bar says more Gardai are needed to clamp down on such gatherings, while the President of IT Sligo Student’s Union has also been reacting OceanFM Ireland · Latest video…
Listen back: Sligo SHC final second half
Listen back to the second half of the 2020 Sligo SHC final, where Easkey won their first title since 1963, defeating the holders Naomh Eoin. Second half commentary is followed by the presentation from Sligo GAA Chairman Brendan Leonard, and the acceptance speech from Easkey captain Finnian Cawley. Post match…
Obituaries, Wednesday, September 30th, 10 a.m.
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Agnes Flanagan, Sligo Elma Waters, Ballymote Mamie Dineen, Sligo and Dromahair Annie Sheridan McKiernan, Glangevlin Agnes Flanagan, nee Gilmartin, Kinsellagh, Calry, Co. Sligo and formerly of Grogagh, Grange, Co. Sligo. Mass of Christian…
UPDATE: Road open again after accident near Coolaney in Co. Sligo
Motorists travelling from Coolaney in south Sligo toward Ballina or Sligo town are urged to drive with caution because of an accident near Coolaney. A vehicle is on its side at the scene and gardai and fire personnel are present. The road affected leads from Coolaney to the N59 road,…