Remembering the Sligo Airport runway crash, 20 years on
40 passengers aboard a Euroceltic plane had a lucky escape on this day 20 years ago when the aircraft skidded off the runway at Sligo Airport and tilted into the sea. Among those on board were members of the band, Aslan who were due to play a gig in Strandhill…
Turf them out – Listeners furious over restrictions on burning of turf
Two of those who cut and burn their turf every year have rounded on the Government for backing legislation which could allow for the jailing of those who burn turf excessively. The new regulations ban the sale of turf, smoky coal and wet wood in shops and online OceanFM…
Road closed in County Leitrim due to landslide
A local road in County Leitrim is closed due to a landslide. The incident happened in the townland of Aghagrania in Drumshanbo this afternoon. Local traffic diversions are in place. Meanwhile in Sligo, an Eircom pole is currently down on the Riverstown to Drumfin Road. Sligo…
The Ocean FM interviews, The WhatsApp messages – How MacSharry resignation came about
At the heart of the shock decision by Marc MacSharry to resign from the Fianna Fail party – a complaint lodged by Cllr Donal Gilroy based on the content of a WhatsApp Sligo FF councillor group, following on from two interviews Cllr Gilroy did with Ocean FM. Get the full…
Devaney & Doherty on Player of the Year shortlist
Athlone Town footballers and Manorhamilton native Muireann Devaney, along with Sligo Rovers teenager striker and Donegal native Emma Doherty have both been shortlisted for the women’s SSE Airtricity League Young Player of the Year award. Devaney, who’s preparing for Sunday’s FAI Cup final at Tallaght Stadium against Shelbourne, has been…
Taoiseach urged to provide update on plans for Sligo Garda Station
The Taoiseach is being urged to provide an update on plans for Sligo Garda Station. It had been anticipated that a new facility would be built on the outskirts of the town as it’s thought that the current station located on Pearse road is outdated and inadequate. It’s…
Serious concern raised over pressures facing Sligo University Hospital
Serious concern has been raised over issues currently being faced by Sligo University Hospital. It’s been claimed that several ambulances were backed up at the facility yesterday, waiting to admit patients. Management at the hospital also issued a statement yesterday, highlighting the extent of overcrowding and bed pressure…