Hogan unfairly hounded out of office, it’s claimed
Phil Hogan was unfairly hounded out of office, and his forced resignation may be a move the Irish Government may regret. That’s according to North West Today listener, Tom, who feels he should have instead been reprimanded in some way, as we need his bullish negotiating skills OceanFM Ireland…
Lockdown boom – Sligo has one of the highest numbers of sex toy customers
The operator of an online sex toy business says Co Sligo has one of the highest number of customers in the country. Shawna Scott moved from Dublin to Sligo during Covid-19 for a better quality of life, and says her personal life, and business, are flourishing OceanFM Ireland ·…
Schools still getting to grips with Covid safety measures
A leading North West education official says some schools have still not put the necessary social distancing safety measures in place, according to the Teacher’s Union of Ireland. Representative bodies are before the Covid-19 Response Committee to discuss how the reopening of schools is going. They’re collectively calling…
Obituaries, Wednesday, September 2nd, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Krista Rowan and her baby Ree, Geevagh & Canada Lisa Kilcullen, Collooney James Fitzsimons, Collooney & Tyrellspass Jacinta Rainey, Sligo Eveline Eager, Ballyshannon Paddy Corrigan, Derrygonnelly Eveline Eager, Ballyshannon, Rose-Ann Cunnane Ballymote Krista Rowan (née Pauly) and her baby Ree of…
Climate change adaption funding to benefit local projects
The recent funding provided for active travel and climate change adaption is expected to benefit a number of areas in Sligo in the coming months. One such project that has been earmarked for repair work to be carried out is the Luke’s Bridge area of Sligo. Serious damage…
IFA President would welcome McConlogue appointment
A leading farm official says he would welcome the appointment of Donegal TD, Charlie McConlogue as Agriculture Minister. The Dáil will return this afternoon after the Summer recess was cut short. The post-golf dinner in Clifden resulted in the resignation of his Agriculture Minister, with a replacement due…
Weather warning issued for North West
A weather warning has been issued for the north and west of the Country. The yellow alert is valid for Connacht, Donegal, Cavan and Monaghan between now and 9 o’clock tonight. Met Éireann says there will be further falls of heavy rain today with localised flooding and hazardous…