League of Ireland players ‘taking the knee’ is disgusting claims Sligo businessman
Public shows of support for the Black Lives Matter campaign by League of Ireland players is disgusting according to Co Sligo businessman, John Gurhy. The Riverstown native, based in Chicago, is once again out canvassing for votes for Donald Trump in the US election and insists he has lived up…
Obituaries, Thursday, October 1st, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: John James Harrison, Ballintra Gretta Mulligan, Sligo Attracta Agnes Molloy, Ballymote Mary Ward Ranaghan, Ballinacarrow Maureen Feeney, Easkey Laurence McMorrow, Bundoran Mai Brennan, Tubbercurry Annie Nelson, Knockmore and Foxford John O’Halloran,…
St Angela’s President issues stern warning to students who break Covid regulations
The President of St. Angela’s College in Sligo has issued a strong warning to students to abide by all Covid-19 regulations. Amanda McCloat has been reacting to a video being circulated on social media of a large gathering of young people in a Sligo Town pub earlier this week …
Local TD says necessary resources needed to enforce Forestry Bill measures
A local TD says the necessary resources to enforce the new Forestry Bill needs to be immediately allocated. Sligo/Leitrim Fianna Fail Deputy, Marc MacSharry, made the comments in the Dail yesterday. The emergency legislation was passed in the Dail last week and aims to reform the way appeals lodged against…
Significant meeting on Leitrim planning issues fixed for Monday
A solution to the long running issues in relation to ‘one off’ planning permission in Leitrim could possibly be in the offering. Ocean FM News understands that representatives of the EPA, Leitrim Council and officials from the Department of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning will meet…
Former Sligo Rovers player Robbie Brunton dies
The death has been announced of the former Sligo Rovers defender Robbie Brunton, following an illness. He was 47 – and had cancer. The news was confirmed by the League of Ireland players’ union – the PFAI – on Thursday morning. Brunton developed a fine reputation as a teak-tough all-action…
Sligo fire chief issues warning in relation to fireworks
The acting chief fire officer in Sligo has issued a warning in relation to the use of fireworks in the lead up to Halloween. Every year a number of people present with serious injuries in Hospital accident and emergency departments across the country with injuries sustained as a result of…