The Final Whistle podcast 26/05/2022 – Ulster final special
The Final Whistle on Ocean FM on Thursday night came live from Seán Óg’s Bar in Ballyshannon for a special Ulster final preview. Guests included Sylvester Maguire, Co Chairman Mick McGrath, Derry brothers Dessie & Noel McFeely and many more. And – in the spirit of ‘Heaney’, there was some…
Arts North West -The Safety Catch, John Carty & More
Maeve McGowan of the Hawk’s Well Theatre looks at its packed June programme and we preview The Safety Catch by Nick Snow which opens at The Glens Centre this weekend. Musical features by fiddle maestro, John Carty, and the late, great, Rory Gallagher, whose legacy is celebrated next weekend in…
Independent TD says farmer’s fear rising cost of fertiliser
Fears have been expressed over the cost of agriculture materials And the knock on effect this is having on farming. The matter was discussed yesterday in the Dail. TD heard concerns over rising fertiliser costs and how this could lead to a fodder crisis in the winter. They also heard…
New driving apprenticeship will have ‘major benefits’ for region says Freight Association CEO
The CEO of the Freight Transport Association of Ireland believes a new apprenticeship programme at ATU Sligo will have major benefits for upcoming employees and the wider area. Minister Simon Harris was in Sligo Town today to launch the new Transport Operations and Commercial Driving apprenticeship. It’s the first on…
Less than 10 GPs providing abortion services in Counties Sligo and Leitrim
There are less than 10 GPs in Counties Sligo and Leitrim offering abortion services, four years after the Eighth Amendment Referendum. The National Women’s Council say the legislation still has a ‘chilling effect’ on doctors and healthcare providers and the Government needs to ensure accessible abortion services for all who…
Galway v Sligo LIVE this Friday
Friday’s Connacht Minor Football Championship semi-final between Galway and Sligo will be live from Tuam Stadium on Ocean FM Sport. Our coverage will begin at 7pm with match commentary from Austin O’Callaghan and Colm McGee. Should Sligo win, David Caffrey’s side will face Mayo in this year’s Connacht Final. Friday,…
New Community Text Alert scheme launched in Collooney
A new Community Text Alert scheme has been launched in the Collooney area. The group has been set up in response to the increasing levels of rural crime being reported in the Sligo area. Last night’s event was launched in the Teeling Centre and already over 100 members have registered…