Forde controversy shows language is important says traveller representative
Former CEO of Aurivo, Aaron Forde, has issued an apology to members of the travelling community for remarks he made on his social media account. The controversy led to his withdrawal last evening as nominee…
Driver testers cancelling tests due to being cold is appalling says Sligo driving instructor
Sligo driving instructor, Andy Murray, has hit out at those driver testers who cancelled tests as a result of being cold in cars. He’s accused the RSA of treating drivers appallingly, drivers who are trying…
Windsurfing passion for IT Sligo sports scholar
Finn Mellon is Ireland’s national windsurfing champion. The IT Sligo Sports Scholarship student, who’s a Kerry native, spoke to Ocean FM Sport’s Austin O’Callaghan. OceanFM Ireland · Windsurfing passion for IT Sligo sports scholar
50th anniversary of the new decimal currency
It’s 50 years ago today since the arrival of the decimal currency in Ireland – Decimalisation creating chaos and confusion on 15th February, 1971. Jim Middleton was Assistant Manager at the Five Star store in…
When being gay was considered a sin – Sligo man reflects on his difficulties
Sligo man, Rory McGowan, appeared on RTE’s ‘First Dates’ last week, and spoke about the difficulties he experienced in being accepted as gay in his home county. He’s been reflecting on such difficulties and how…
Glory Days podcast 14/02/2021 – St Farnan’s
Cathal Mullaney looks back on 1997 – a special year for St Farnan’s GAA Club in Sligo. OceanFM Ireland · Glory Days podcast 14/02/2021 – St Farnan’s
‘All Things Natural’ & Test Driving an Electric Car
This Week: (2 mins) Claire talks with to Adele Burke about her new business ‘All Things Natural’ which opened yesterday in Market Cross in Sligo. www.allthingsnatural.ie (10mins) Claire also reviews the Hyundai Kona electric car and…