Final names and details being sought for Sligo Great War Memorial
The names of 624 County Sligo soldiers, as well as five civilians, who lost their lives in World War 1 are to be included on the new Great War Memorial which is to be situated…
Ladies GAA team cannot afford accommodation ahead of All-Ireland semi-final
The Sligo Ladies GAA Board are so strapped for cash that they cannot afford to pay for accommodation for their senior players on the night before their All-Ireland semi-final game this weekend. Chairperson of the…
Bishop criticises underage drinking during weekend festival
The Bishop of Elphin has criticised incidents of underage drinking during the weekend Sligo Summer Festival. In a statement posted on the diocesan Facebook page, Bishop Kevin Doran says adults who should know better are…
Arts House Sunday 11th August, 2019
In this week’s Arts House on Ocean Fm: We hear about a new book by Fergus O Ferrall, whose ancestor John Ferrall was master of Sligo workhouse from 1852 to 1866. Donal MacPolin tells us…
How Sligo Rugby Club saved our wedding
Sligo newly weds Fionnuala Carter and Vinnie Quinn had a wedding reception with a difference last Saturday after their original venue – Coney Island near Sligo – fell by the wayside….literally, after high winds made…
Women priests, married priests, vocations – Bishop Kevin Doran speaks out
The Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran, outlines his views on women priests, married priest, lack of vocations, his perceived right-wing views, and more. He is the guest on this week’s Friday in Focus, and talks…
Par for the course? Ballymote Golf Club closes with little reaction
Ballymote Golf Club has closed down for good after 89 years in operation. The closure occurred despite a local campaign to recruit more members but it seems there was little local support. And now there…