LISTEN BACK: Sligo’s Caradh O’Donovan on her Olympic dream
Sligo native Caradh O’Donovan joined Ocean FM’s Darragh Cox on the Sunday Sport Show to discuss her decision to switch from kickboxing to karate in a bid to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in 2020.
Ban foxhunting debate fires passion and humour
There’s been a further call to ban foxhunting following the annual Christmas hunts across the region. However, one contributor claims foxhunting is the most humane way of controlling the fox population; he’s quickly taken to…
Deirdre Ward, Live on Ocean Drive
Bruckless native and former Rose Of Tralee contestant Deirdre Ward joined Pauric on Ocean Drive live in the Abbey Hotel in Donegal town to talk about her latest venture “Unlock” Deirdre couldn’t help but pick…
UN Peacekeeper, Dermot McLoughlin, commemorated 31 years after his killing
Corporal Dermot McLoughlin of Sligo was killed while on UN peacekeeping duty in Lebanon in January, 1987. 31 years later, he’s been remembered at a special ceremony at his graveside by member of the UN…
Lack of South Donegal TD partly to blame for Ballyshannon job losses – Cllr claim
The closure of the Celtic Weave industry in Ballyshannon, with the loss of 13 jobs, is partly due to lack of local political representation, and the absence of a South-Donegal based TD in the Sligo-Leitrim…
It’s people we need in Leitrim, not forestry – IFA official in passionate appeal
It’s been claimed this week that the social fabric of Co Leitrim will be completely destroyed if controls are not put on the continuing afforestation of the County. The Treasurer of the IFA in Leitrim,…
The abuse of disabled parking spaces in Sligo Town
It seems there is widespread abuse of the use of disabled parking spaces in Sligo Town by able-bodied drivers and non-permit holders. Claire Ronan has been out and about on the streets to talk to…