Donegal & Leitrim beaten in All-Ireland U16 semi-finals
There was disappointment for both Donegal and Leitrim in Wednesday evening’s All-Ireland under-16 LGFA football semi-finals. Donegal were beaten by Tipperary in their ‘B’ championship semi-final in Tarmonbarry, on a final scoreline of 4-14 to 2-8. Tipp now play Kildare in the All-Ireland ‘B’ decider at this age grade. The…
Weather forecasting is for The Birds insists Mountcharles man
Forget about Met Eireann and sophisticated satellites – it’s the action of birds that can accurately predict our weather – particularly crows and seagulls. That’s according to Mountcharles man, James Wilson, who says the birds indicate we’re in for another gloomy month of rain OceanFM Ireland · Weather forecasting…
Sligo adult literacy tutors claim they’re being taken advantage of by employer
Sligo adult literacy tutors, Susan Walsh and Lorcan McNamee, outline the case of tutors in their campaign for better terms and conditions within their employment, The tutors claim they are being taken advantage of, and not treated the same as teachers OceanFM Ireland · Sligo adult literacy tutors claim…
Donegal councillor agrees transparency is needed in the hospitality sector
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions say one third of workers in hospitality aren’t being paid tips. Legislation is set to be introduced to ensure service charges in bars and restaurants go directly to workers, The move will stop owners from using the charge for other purposes and make tipping…
Co Sligo course record holder qualifies for Open Championship
The Galway golfer who holds the course record at Co Sligo Golf Club in Rosses Point has qualified for July’s Open Championship at St Andrew’s. Ronan Mullarney (pictured) carded a nine-under-par 62 at Co Sligo during the 2019 Flogas Irish Amateur Open, beating the previous record held by his friend…
‘Mindless destruction’ of Carrowmore Tombs criticised by former tour guide
Mindless destruction is how Padraig Meehan, a former tour guide at the Carrowmore Megalithic Tombs in Co Sligo, describes the latest incident of vandalism at the historic site. Padraig says more education is needed to let people know of the importance of looking after such sites OceanFM Ireland ·…
Fancy doing Stand Up Paddling or the Camino Walk?
Monica Mcelhinney and Lorraine Kelly from Focus Ireland here in the North West spoke to The Francie Boylan Show about how you can help out Focus Ireland here in the North West while having fun! You can email events@focusireland.ie or Call Monica on 087 9949 653 All Podcasts can be…