Sligo rower Brian Colsh picked for World U23 Championships
Sligo Rowing Club’s Brian Colsh has been selected for the Ireland team for the World Under-23 Rowing Championships in Varese, Italy, later this month. The Ballymote man will compete in the men’s double sculls with team-mate Konan Pazzaia from Queen’s. The Junior and U23 World Championships run from July 25th…
Information programme needed to deal with dog fouling problem in Co Sligo it’s claimed
The problem of dog fouling in Co Sligo can be addressed by the County Council launching an information programme, according to South Sligo councillor Dara Mulvey. He also says local businesses have requested bins to be provided outside their premises for the disposal of cigarette butts OceanFM Ireland…
Sligo Rowing Club duo gain international selection
Two teenage members of Sligo Rowing Club have been selected for the Ireland team to compete at the ‘Coup de la Jeunesse’ international regatta in Spain next month. Rohan O Hara-Nolan from Mountcharles, and Rosses Point’s Alannah Donohoe will be part of the Ireland team competing in Terrassa in Catalonia.…
Further tributes to Seamus Tansey as his funeral takes place
The funeral is taking place today in Northern Ireland of Seamus Tansey of Gurteen, one of Ireland’s greatest flute players. Tributes have been pouring in all week for Seamus, including this one from Aidan Mannion of The Record Room in Sligo OceanFM Ireland · Further tributes to Seamus Tansey…
Leitrim’s Gerard O’Donnell gets new Athletics Ireland role
Leitrim sprint hurdler Gerard O’Donnell from Carrick Athletic Club has been appointed as Athletics Ireland’s new Coach Education Manager. The eight-time national 110m hurdlies champion has been working with the sport’s governing body here as Regional Development Officer for the Dublin City Council area since September 2018. His new appointment…
Local athletes all set for World Athletics Championships
There will be strong local interest in the 2022 World Athletics Championships which begin this Friday in Oregon in the United States. North Sligo Athletic Club’s Christopher O’Donnell and the Donegal trio of Mark English, Brendan Boyce and John Kelly are part of the 21-strong Ireland team, who are based…
‘A huge step forward’ – Consultant hails new cardiology services for Sligo Hospital
Consultant Cardiologist at Sligo University Hospital, Dr Donal Murray, reacts to the news of a political commitment to improve cardiology services at the hospital, after the ending of the provision of Cath Lab facilities. He says it’s a huge step forward for the hospital and its patients OceanFM Ireland…