Department not to issue contract to house refugees at Sligo apartment complexes
A contract, which was to be awarded to two apartment complexes in Sligo to house Ukrainian refugees, will now not be issued. Management at Milligan Court and Benbulben Court in the town announced earlier in the summer they were no longer provide student accommodation, leaving around 500 students scrambling…
The Rossnowlagh Friar Fr Vincent Finnegan – Friday Focus
This week’s Friday Focus guest is Fr Vincent Finnegan, who is a Franciscan Friar based at the Friary in Rossnowlagh. Fr Vincent was responsible for brining a relic of St Peregrine to the Friary, patron saint of those suffering with cancer, which has drawn thousands of people to visit –…
Hundreds of car enthusiasts to gather in Bundoran on Sunday
Once again, hundreds of car enthusiasts are meeting up in Bundoran this Sunday. Organisers insist those involved do not engage in anti-social behaviour, and hope that roads aren’t blocked by local residents, as happened last year
Firefighters criticised for their strike action
Listener Sean has critcised the action of the union representing firefighters in Sligo for taking strike action. Two of the four fire stations are not operation because of the ongoing protest, and Sean says while he sympathises with their situation, there should be a no-strike clause in their working contract…
Hiker assisted near Slieve League after getting into difficulty
A hiker had to be assisted near Slieve League after getting into difficulty. The alarm was raised at around 4pm yesterday after reports that the hiker became distressed up on the Pilgrim’s Path. Both Killybegs Coast Guard and Donegal Mountain Rescue attended the incident. After reassuring the…
Leitrim Club Championship LIVE this Saturday
The 2023 Leitrim Connacht Gold senior football championship begins this Saturday with five first round matches. Ocean FM Sport will bring you live coverage of all five round one matches. The championship begins on Saturday at 5pm with Ballinamore Seán O’Heslin’s play neighbours Aughnasheelin. There’ll be live updates on that…
Teen and man arrested in connection with Donegal burglaries
A teenager and a man have been arrested in connection with a number of burglaries in west Donegal over the last few months. The arrests were made this morning, following a planned operation by Gardaí in Ballyshannon. A teenage juvenile and a man aged in his 20s were arrested on…