Sligo get the expected championship lesson from Mayo
Sligo were outclassed by defending champions Mayo in Saturday’s Connacht football championship quarter-final at Markievicz Park, as last year’s All-Ireland finalist ran out convincing 3-23 to 0-12 winners. The game followed the expected form lines as Sligo, despite a bright opening, were soon overrun by a powerful Mayo outfit with…
Sligo AC’s Aoife Kilgallon wins national 5000m title
Sligo Athletic Club’s Aoife Killgallon produced a brilliant run on Saturday to win the women’s 5000 metres at the National Senior Track & Field Championships in Santry. Killgallon led the race from start to finish to win in a time of 16 mins 16.85 secs. Her Sligo AC team-mate Eavan…
Four rescued from Enniscrone beach
Four people were rescued from the water at Enniscrone beach on Friday. Rescue 118 was involved in the rescue. It’s understood three people were airlifted to Sligo University Hospital while another safely made it back to shore.
Baking, Barbers, & The Sligo Folk Park – Up and Running
This Week: Sinead Gillard from Jinny’s Bakery (1 min) Louise Middleton Lucy’s Barber Shop in Riverstown (12.54) Fiona Timoney Sligo Folk Park (15.30) All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever you find your podcasts. Just search OceanFmIreland. To contact: Claire@oceanfm.ie
This weekend’s live sport on Ocean FM
Ocean FM Sport brings you four live match commentaries this weekend. The 2021 football championship begins on Saturday with Sligo’s Connacht Championship opener against Mayo live from Markievicz Park at 4:30pm. Later that evening, we’re live from the Showgrounds for Sligo Rovers SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game against in-form…
North west farmers to benefit under new CAP decisions
In farm news this evening there is significant developments on talks in Brussels on the Common Agricultural Policy. The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association says the negotiations are going to have a favourable outcome for many farmers in the North West. A minimum of 85% figure has been on…
Mica may become an issue with property tax in Donegal
Anger among householders whose properties are affected by Mica is expected to be seen in submissions on the Local Property Tax that some local authorities are now seeking from the public. Among the local authorities now asking the public for their opinions on the Property Tax is Donegal County Council.…