Westlife speak exclusively to Ocean FM’s Michelle Gildea
Westlife have announced a new tour. Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian made the announcement this morning at a press conference at the Aviva stadium. Ocean FM’s Michelle Gildea spoke to Shane and Mark about their new album, their upcoming tour and how they recorded most of their new album in…
Livestock mart manger hits out at failure to ease restrictions
The manager of a local Livestock mart is raising concerns that the restrictions in relation to the number of farmers allowed to attend livestock sales has still not been relaxed despite the majority of Covid restrictions being eased. Eimear McGuinness is the manager of Donegal Co-op Livestock Mart. She…
Leitrim’s Andy doing well 43 years after motor neurone disease diagnosis
Andy McGovern of Cloone in Co Leitrim, who is 88 years of age, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease 43 years ago. He’s praised broadcaster Charlie Bird for speaking so publicly about his diagnosis this week, and insists there is hope for those with motor neurone disease OceanFM Ireland…
Westlife announce new tour
Westlife have announced a new tour. Shane, Nicky, Mark and Kian made the announcement this morning at a press conference at the Aviva stadium. Tickets for the concert at the Aviva Stadium go on sale from 8am on the 5th of November for their performance on Friday the 8th of…
Technological University represents a ‘watershed moment’ for I.T. Sligo.
I.T. Sligo President Dr Brendan McCormack has described the creation of a new Technological University for the North West as a game changer when it comes to third level education and a watershed moment for the staff and students at IT Sligo. Minister for Higher Education, Simon Harris confirmed…
Major seizure of cannabis laced chocolate bars in Cranmore
Gardaí have recovered thousands of cannabis laced chocolate bars this week after armed officers conducted a major search in the Cranmore area of Sligo on Wednesday last. A convicted drug dealer was arrested before being released without charge. The raid was describe as “one of the most…
‘A true educator’ – Fr Ricky Devine
As Fr Michael ‘Ricky’ Devine celebrates his 90th birthday, he reflects on a his time as a student, teacher and sports mentor with Summerhill College and beyond in Sligo. He spoke to Austin O’Callaghan for Thursday’s Final Whistle. OceanFM Ireland · ‘A true educator’ – Fr Ricky Devine