Former Pope Benedict the 16th laid to rest today
Former Pope Benedict the 16th will be laid to rest today. The historic ceremony will take place in the surrounds of St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican. It’s a rare occurrence for a current pope to preside over the funeral mass of his predecessor – with Benedict the…
Local Doctor warns parents to be vigilant over spread of viruses
As schools return today, a local Doctor is warning parents to be vigilant of the spread of viruses. With the health system under immense pressure of late, cases of flu and Covid 19 are still on the rise following the festive season. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Dr…
Gardai in North West warn of fake HSE Covid text scam
Gardai in the North West have issued a warning over a fake HSE Covid text scams that’s doing the rounds. Gardai have been made aware that some people have received this text message purporting to be from the HSE in connection with COVID close contacts. The HSE has…
McKenna Cup holders lose opening game to Down
Dr McKenna Cup holders Monaghan lost their opening Section A match of the 2023 competition to Down on Wednesdaay night, on a final scoreline of 2-10 to 0-12. The Farney men had earlier in the day confirmed the intercounty retirements of Drew Wylie and Colin Walshe. Monaghan will travel to…
Leitrim no match for Roscommon in hurling semi-final
Leitrim suffered a 6-33 to 1-10 Connacht hurling league semi-final defeat to Roscommon at the Connacht GAA Air Dome on Wednesday evening. Roscommon, who recently added former Kilkenny hurler Ritchie Power to their management team, dominated the encounter from start to finish to set up a Cup final meeting with…
Sligo trio in Connacht interpro squad
Sligo natives Nicole Fowley, Gráinne O’Loughlin and Sonia McDermott have all been included in the Connacht senior women’s rugby squad for the interprovincial championship which begins this Saturday against Leinster in Dublin. Ballybofey’s Laura Feely and former Sligo player Hannah Coen are also included in the extended 37-strong squad. O’Loughlin…
Leitrim hurlers face Roscommon in Connacht league semi-final
Leitrim hurlers take on Roscommon in the Connacht hurling league semi-final this Wednesday evening at the NUI Galway Connacht GAA Air Dome at 6pm. Olcan Conway’s side booked their place in the last four following Monday’s win over Mayo in the opening round. Roscommon accounted for Padraig Mannion’s Sligo on…