OceanFM nominated in national radio awards
Ocean FM has been nominated for three national radio awards in this evening’s annual IMRO Awards ceremony. North West Today presenter, Niall Delaney, has been nominated as Local/Regional Speech Broadcaster of the Year. Francie Boylan and Aisling Heraughty have been nominated for their feature, ‘Running For Our Lives’, in the…
Majority of midwifery positions to be filled at Sligo University Hospital
It’s expected 83 of the 99 vacant nurses and midwifery positions at Sligo University Hospital will be filled ‘in the coming months.’ Members of the Regional Health Forum West heard on Tuesday that a local and national recruitment campaign is underway to fill the posts. Sligo Councillor, Donal…
Anti-social behaviour incidents on the increase in Fermanagh
Concerns are being raised in relation to the increase in anti-social behaviour in parts of Fermanagh including Enniskillen. SDLP councillor Adam Gannon has highlighted the issue after a number of assaults and anti-social incidents in the area over the past few weeks. The Erne West councillor says videos…
Sligo Rugby Club ready for All-Ireland league opener this weekend
Sligo Rugby Club kick-off their Energia All-Ireland league campaign this Saturday as they welcome Dublin side Wanderers to Hamilton Park at 14:30. The home side is under new management this year with New Zealander Josh Reeves joining the club in the player/head-coach role in May. Sligo’s preparation for Saturday has…
The Friday Panel, Bláithín Gallagher, Marc MacSharry
Keeping the lights on, the new pandemic public holiday, accommodation shortages, the budget, Garth Brooks, and Deputy MacSharry’s status in Fianna Fail are all discussed on this week’s Friday Panel. Bláithín Gallagher and TD Marc MacSharry are the guests OceanFM Ireland · The Friday Panel, Bláithín Gallagher, Marc MacSharry
Paddy’s Day or St Patrick’s Day?
A man made a complaint to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland on the use of the phrase ‘Paddy’s Day’ on an ad broadcast on his local station, He felt the term made a mockery of the Catholic faith. While the complaint was rejected, listener Alan feels the phrase is disrespectful…
Make the 12th July our new Public Holiday says local campaigner
Our new pandemic bonus Public Holiday should be held on 12th July, the day of the annual Orange Order parades. That’s according to local campaigner, John Mulligan, who’s been involved in the efforts to secure a Sligo Greenway OceanFM Ireland · Make the 12th July our new Public Holiday…