Sligo Rovers v Bala Town sold out
Sligo Rovers FC have confirmed that Thursday evening’s Europa Conference League 2nd leg tie against Bala Town of Wales at the Showgrounds is now a sell-out. A capacity crowd of 3,700 is expected for the game. Rovers hold a 2-1 first leg advantage going into this evening’s game. The match…
Donegal v Meath LIVE this Saturday
Saturday’s TG4 All-Ireland senior football semi-final between Donegal and Meath will be live on Ocean FM’s 105fm frequency at 4pm. Paddy McGill and Tony Boyle will describe the action from Croke Park – with our coverage brought to you courtesy of Inver Hire & Power Equipment, Inver, Co Donegal. Donegal…
Warning as almost 80 Covid patients hospitalised in North West
The HSE is warning of the coming winter because of the threat of flu and Covid with 77 people being treated for Covid in north west hospitals this morning. There are 981 patients with the virus in hospital, with around half being incidental admissions. 31 Covid patients are…
Fishermen docked over rising fuel costs
The Agriculture and Marine Minister says efforts are being made to help struggling fishermen with the rising cost of fuel. It’s been claimed that some local fishermen in the North West currently cannot afford to go sea due to the spiralling cost of fuel which has in turn ignited…
Winner Alright! – Sligo jockey makes winning return to racing
12 years ago, Sligo amateur jockey John Joseph Gerrard quit horse racing to start a cleaning business. But, at the age of 31, he made a decision in recent times to return to the sport and he renewed his jockey’s licence. After two rides in Roscommon and Sligo in recent…
Cautious welcome locally to revised turf cutting plans
Concern has been expressed locally that any restriction on the sale and distribution of turf could pave the way for an outright ban in the future. Revised regulations mean people with cutting rights will be able to continue to sell or gift turf to family, neighbours or friends. …
Security alert ongoing in Fermanagh village
A security alert is ongoing in Newtownbutler in County Fermanagh. Police are investigating a report that a suspicious object has been left in the Lettergreen Road / Moorlough Road area of the village yesterday. Police have implemented a security operation resulting in road closures including the Moorlough Road…