Landmark vaccinations figure reached
The Department of Health has confirmed that 3 more people have died as a result of Covid-19. 474 new cases of the virus have also been confirmed. All three Counties in the North West reported new cases in yesterday’s figures. Fewer than 5 cases were detected in Sligo,…
Hospitality Sector reopens in Northern Ireland
The hospitality sector is reopening in Northern Ireland today, as part of a widespread easing of restrictions. Cafes, restaurants and pubs can open for outdoor services. All shops are also allowed reopen, along with gyms, swimming pools and self-catering accommodation. Cavan-Monaghan Sinn Fein TD Matt Carthy is…
Episode 42 – Arts North West
This Week: (00:36) We celebrate National Poetry Day & Strokestown International Poetry Festival with Leitrim poet Vincent Woods. (13:05) Caroline Wynne of Artscope gives us the brief on this weekend’s Sligo International Chamber Music Festival with music by Dvorak. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever you find your…
Agri Week: Importation of lamb meat from UK. Dog Poo testing in Leitrim & Driver theory tests for agri contractors
01.11 Sheep farmers and farm officials have strongly criticised the import of lamb by Irish Country Meats (ICM), which is claimed is a clear attempt to undermine prices for sheep farmers. Kevin Comiskey a local farmer and a member of teh national sheep committee discusses the development. 07.11 Leitrim County…
Sligo Sanctuary Runners seek public’s help for marathon target
Sally Donnelly from Sligo Sanctuary Runners chats to Austin O’Callaghan about their ambitious target to find 1000 runners for this year’s Cork City marathon on Sunday, June 6th. OceanFM Ireland · Sligo Sanctuary Runners seek public’s help for marathon target
Donegal GAA podcast – Tony Boyle
There is only one Tony Boyle… The Dungloe man sits down for a (remote) chat with Paddy McGill on this week’s podcast. OceanFM Ireland · Donegal GAA Podcast – Tony Boyle
Magees reach European quarter-finals
The Donegal siblings Chloe and Sam Magee have reached the quarter-finals of the mixed doubles at the European Badminton Championships in Ukraine. The Raphoe duo beat Scotland’s Eleanor O’Donnell and Christopher Grimley in straight games in Friday’s last 16 encounter. The victory means they are now just one win away…