More than 2,940 Covid cases in NW during past 14 days
There has been more than 2,940 new cases of the Covid-19 virus in the north west during the past two weeks. In Donegal, there have been 2, 207 cases, 553 in Sligo and 184 in Leitrim. Yesterday’s reported new daily figures for the counties were 112 in Donegal, 24 in…
Rainfall warning from 9pm this (Mon) evening
A Status Yellow rainfall warning is in place from 9 o’clock tonight (Monday) until 9 o’clock tomorrow night for a number of counties, including all those in Connacht, as well as Cavan and Monaghan Met Eireann says heavy rainfall will lead to accumulations of 30 to 50mm, with higher accumulations…
Me & my grandad – Dixie Dean
Ocean FM Sport talks to Melanie Prentice about her grandad ‘Dixie Dean’, who famously played for Sligo Rovers in 1939. The Dean family retains a special affinity with Sligo Rovers and the town of Sligo to this day. OceanFM Ireland · Me & my grandad – Dixie Dean. Melanie and…
Belcoo’s Brendan Dolan still aiming big
He pushed eventual champion Gerwyn Price all the way at the recent World Darts Championships. But Belcoo’s Brendan Dolan is looking forward not back in 2021. The Fermanagh man spoke to Ocean FM Sport’s Austin O’Callaghan… OceanFM Ireland · Belcoo’s pro darts player Brendan Dolan still aiming high
Glory Days podcast 17/018/2021 – St John’s
St John’s GAA Club in Sligo won a county and Connacht club double in 2000. That success is recalled on this week’s episode of Glory Days, presented by Cathal Mullaney. Contributions from Dara McGarty, Charlie Harrison, Michael McNamara and Fergal Kelly. OceanFM Ireland · Glory Days podcast 17/01/2021 – St…
Obituaries, Sunday, January 17th, 5pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Patrick Curley, Sligo Eustace Lambe, Dromahair May Walsh, Ballyshannon Rose Ann Hargadon, Sligo and Glencolmcille Kieran McDermott, Rosses Point Patrick Curley, 6 John Street, Sligo and formerly of Old Grange, Easkey. Peacefully, in…
Gardaí issue reminder that 5km limit is for exercise only
Gardaí have been carrying out checkpoints across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal this weekend ensuring Covid-19 restrictions are being followed. People are being reminded that under the current restrictions, the 5km limit is only in relation to exercise and that all other journeys require a valid reason for travel. Gardaí have…