Harkin: ‘Process’ of appointing judges is only ‘a pretence’
A Sligo/Leitrim TD says Seamus Woulfe must be the last person to be appointed a judge using the current system. Independent Marian Harkin’s comments come amid calls for the Tanaiste to clarify his conversations with the Justice Minister on the appointment of Mr Woulfe to the Supreme Court. Helen McEntee…
Donegal urged to give ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ to asylum seekers
A Donegal TD is calling for a ‘céad míle fáilte’ to be given to up to 350 asylum seekers who are expected to be coming to the county. It’s understood a contract has been signed to bring the asylum seekers to live at former student accommodation on the Port Road…
Playing against Diego Maradona
As Diego Maradona is laid to rest in Argentina, Sligo Rovers manager Liam Buckley recalls playing against a 20-year-old Maradona in 1980 when he and another former Rovers player Gary Hulmes were part of a touring League of Ireland team who played Argentina in a friendly game in Buenos Aires.…
Tubbercurry GAA to hold virtual cycle to the North pole
Tubbercurry GAA are thinking outside the box this year to raise funds for charity. Club Members hope, following any and all safety guidelines, to host a 4,000km virtual cycle to the North Pole. The plan is to setup a number of exercise bikes in Tubbercurry Square, supplied by Health Quarters…
Covid-19 incidence rate drops across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal
The Covid-19 incidence rate compared to last week has decreased across the OceanFM region. The overall rate in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal has gone down however one local electoral area has seen a slight increase. Between November 12th and November 25th, 519 new cases were recorded in the region; 39…
Obituaries, Friday, November 27th, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Marian Corcoran, Ballymote Paddy Fox, Ballymote Kitty Byrne, Kilcar Julia Finn, Collooney Marian Corcoran, Tomour, Keash, Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Peacefully in St. John’s Hospital, Sligo. Funeral Mass at 12noon on Saturday in Our…
I’m nothing special, just a young lad from Curry, says Dr Ryan, as he accepts human rights award
The Executive Director of the World Health Organisation, Dr Mike Ryan, has been outlining how growing up in Curry in Co. Sligo helped shape his career path and his views on society and its inequalities. He’s been presented with this year’s Bar of Ireland Human Rights Award OceanFM Ireland…