Obituaries, Friday, July 31st, 2020, 1pm
Ocean FM has been informed of the following deaths: Carmel Kelly, Strandhill Mark Timoney, Kinlough and Cranmore Paula McGoldrick, Ballysadare Sean Johnston, Tubbercurry Joe Feehily, Sligo Dominic Quinn, Ballygawley . Carmel Kelly, (née Smyth), Mannionstown, Strandhill, Co. Sligo and formerly…
10 year anniversary of Leonard Cohen Lissadell Concerts
It’s 10 years today since the first of two historic Leonard Cohen concerts at Lissadell House in Sligo. We’ve been listening back to some of the memories of the day, including memories from those at the Pier Head Hotel in Mullaghmore where he stayed OceanFM Ireland · 10 year…
Acres Lake oil spill could damage tourism industry
A Drumshanbo based councillor has expressed concerns over the damage that a recent oil spill at Acres Lake will have on marine life and the tourism potential of the town. The concerns have been raised by local Fine Gael Councillor, Enda McGloin. Cllr McGloin says the popular tourist…
New water safety website launched
A newly updated water safety website has just been launched to help prevent an average of 10 people per month from drowning. safetyonthewater.gov.ie is a collaboration between a number of groups, including the Coast Guard, RNLI and Irish Sailing. Over the past ten years, 1,200 people have…
Western Development Commission inject major funds into north west
A record high investment of €7.6 million of has been approved by the Western Development Commission for the first half of 2020. The WDC Investment Fund approved new equity investments and loans for 39 businesses and community projects across the seven western counties under its remit, rising by over 200%…
Castle St./Grattan St. traders angry after ambulances are blocked
A number of traders in the Grattan Street and Castle Street of Sligo have again called for the removal of recently installed bollards on the streets after ambulances were blocked in traffic yesterday while trying to attend an emergency. Dympna Mannion has appealed to the County Council to re-look at…
Being at the bottom of the table has ‘bugged me badly’ – Buckley
Sligo Rovers resume their SSE Airtricity League Premier Division campaign this evening live on Ocean FM when they take on Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell (kick-off 5.45pm). Having lost all four of their matches before the league was shutdown due to Covid-19, Rovers currently occupy bottom spot in…