Andy Moran steps down as Leitrim manager
Andy Moran has stepped down as Leitrim senior football manager after three years in charge. A statement from the Leitrim county board on Thursday night confirmed the news. His departure will come as a surprise given that all the indications in recent weeks were that the Mayo man was preparing…
Sligo Rovers 2 Derry City 1
Sligo Rovers came from behind to beat title contenders Derry City 2-1 in Thursday night’s eventful SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game at the Showgrounds. It was a poignant evening for family and friends of Tommie Gorman, who passed away last week at the age of 68. Tommie’s wife Ceara,…
Ireland sending 12 swimmers to Olympics
The Olympic Federation of Ireland has officially selected 12 swimmers and two divers, who will compete at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. It’s Ireland’s largest ever aquatics team for an Olympics. Sligo’s Mona McSharry is part of that team and will compete in three Olympic events: the women’s…
Sligo Rovers v Derry City LIVE tonight
Ocean FM Sport brings you live commentary of this Thursday night’s SSE Airtricity League Premier Division game between Sligo Rovers at Derry City. Austin O’Callaghan introduces live coverage of the game from 7:30pm – with match commentary from Ronan Flanagan and Gavin Dykes at 7:45pm. The game is being played…
Donegal TD uses local examples to show issue of violence against women
Donegal has been used as an example to reflect nationwide issue of domestic violence against women. Donegal Independent TD Thomas Pringle was speaking on the situation in the Dáil, and presented some local statistics to the floor. One instance highlighted was that local services receive five to six…
With Tommie Gorman in your corner, anything was possible – Cancer patient Aimee pays tribute
Aimee of Grange in Co Sligo was diagnosed with cancer last September at the age of 40. She made contact with broadcaster, Tommie Gorman, when learning he had been dealing with the same form of cancer, and was shocked and overwhelmed at not only his immediate response, but his continuous…
Thousands expected in Rossnowlagh for annual Orange Order parade
Motorists are being warned to expect delays in and around Rossnowlagh this weekend ahead of the annual Orange Order Parade. Thousands of people are expected to descend on Rossnowlagh on Saturday for the event. The march traditionally takes place on the last Saturday before the main celebrations held…