GAA turns down Galway & Armagh request to move Carrick game
The GAA has turned down a request from Armagh and Galway to have their All-Ireland SFC group 2 game moved from Carrick-on-Shannon to Croke Park. The counties had made a joint request earlier on Thursday that the game next Sunday week, June 18th, be moved from Carrick-on-Shannon to Croke Park.…
Donegal to create new ‘Head of Operations’ role following Croke Park review
Donegal GAA are set to create a new head of operations position after details of Croke Park’s review of the county’s financial practices, governance and issues around the academy emerged. The report, which was prompted by Karl Lacey’s resignation as Academy lead and the mass exodus of his coaches, revealed…
Appeal made for more foster families
An appeal has gone out for more families across the region to consider fostering children. Social workers from Five Rivers independent fostering agency, Debra Wilson and Harold Barber, discuss the process, along with Kevin, whose family have embraced fostering
Community Home in Carrick on Shannon in breach of numerous regulations
Sunbeam Lodge Community Group Home in Carrick on Shannon was found to be in breach of up to nine regulations, according to the latest report by HIQA. The inspection, which was unannounced, was carried on February 8th of this year, and was one of 29 inspections carried out around the…
Boyle teenager located safe and well
A teenager who had been missing from his home in Boyle has been located safe and well. 16 year old Mason O’Donoghue had been missing since Monday, June 5th, but was located this afternoon. Gardaí have thanked the public for their assistance.
Leitrim v Kildare LIVE this Sunday
Ocean FM Sport will bring you live commentary of this Sunday’s TG4 All-Ireland intermediate football championship Group A game between Leitrim and Leinster Champions Kildare from Carrick-on-Shannon. Throw-in is at 2pm – and match commentary will come from Ray Lannon and PJ Leddy. Leitrim are in a three-time group which…
Johnny Kenny named in ROI under-21 squad
Johnny Kenny has been named in the Republic of Ireland under-21 squad for three international friendlies next week agianst Gabon, Ukraine and Kuwait in Austria. Kenny, who’s currently on a season-long loan to Shamrock Rovers from Celtic, played in Monday’s 3-0 win over Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds – and…