Fishing industry representatives to meet European Parliament members over Killybegs debacle
A meeting has been arranged between fishing industry representatives and members of the European Parliament over ongoing issues at Killybegs. Representatives of the industry are to travel to Brussels in a bid to seek clarity on controversial weighing systems in Killybegs, post-Brexit burden sharing and the upcoming review of…
Ocean FM wins Silver in International New York Festivals Radio Awards
Ocean FM scooped the Silver Award in the prestigious International New York Festivals Radio Awards last night. A feature on hunger striker, Joe McDonnell, produced and presented by Niall Delaney, won Silver in the Best Human Interest Story category. The feature told the story of Joe McDonnell on the 40th…
Justice Minister says extra resources will be vital in fight against rural crime
The Justice Minister says the deployment of officers from the Garda training centre in Templemore will be ‘a key resource’ in the ongoing fight against rural crime. Minister McEntee was in Sligo today where she addressed The Prison Officers’ Association annual conference in the Radisson Hotel. On the…
Iarnród Éireann launch recruitment drive
Iarnród Éireann has launched a recruitment drive for Onboard Customer Service Officers with a number of jobs available in Sligo. Up to 30 positions are available, across the national network. The company will provide best practice customer service training for all successful applicants, and there will be a…
Rob Heffernan pays tribute to his friend and mentor Ray Flynn
Olympic bronze medallist and World Championship gold medallist, Rob Heffernan, has paid tribute to his coach, mentor and friend, Ray Flynn of Sligo, who died yesterday. Tributes have also been paid by Marie Fowley of the Irish Kidney Association in Sligo (pic Rob Heffernan) OceanFM Ireland · Rob…
Clones to host Donegal v Cavan double-bill
Clones has been confirmed as the venue for Donegal’s Ulster senior football semi-final against Cavan on Sunday, May 8th. The match will have a 4pm throw-in – and will be broadcast live on Ocean FM, in association with Donegal Plumbing & Heating. It will be the counties first championship meeting…
Dail heats up over turf ban proposals
A Donegal Deputy is warning that the proposed turf ban is the straw that will break the camel’s back. The comments were made during a motion for the removal of the Carbon Tax. TDs have been heavily debating the motion in the Dail today and if passed, could…