Ocean FM News Reports
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Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.
The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.
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Episodes
New housing for Bundoran
May 10, 2023 10:13 - 1 minute - 1.32 MBIt's been confirmed that Bundoran is to get some much needed housing in the near future. Work is to start on over 40 houses in the Drumacrin area of the town in the next few weeks. Donegal County Council has endeavoured to ensure that the local community won't be inconvenienced when the work starts on the site. Local Sinn Fein Michael McMahon says the development will undoubtedly alleviate the housing list in the area:
Local Councillor weighs in on GAAGO controversy
May 10, 2023 09:48 - 2 minutes - 2.45 MBA Sligo Councillor and former inter county footballer says it will be unfair on GAA supporters if they will be charged for online access watch the Sligo Senior Football play their remaining games in the All Ireland Football Championship. Cllr Paul Taylor says poor quality broadband will also dictate that GAA followers in many parts will not be able to watch GAA Go on line. The Fianna Fáil Councillor's comments come as calls are being made for the TV licence fee to be reduced over the GAA pa...
Agriculture Minister urged to support forgotten farmers
May 10, 2023 09:39 - 4 minutes - 3.73 MBSinn Féin’s Spokesperson for Agriculture has urged minister Charlie McConalogue to set out details of his department's proposed scheme for forgotten farmers. Deputy Claire Kerrane raised the matter with the minister in the Dáil during priority questions and queried went details on the long-awaited scheme would be outlined. Speaking to Ocean FM, the Roscommon Galway TD says the Minister confirmed that it will be a “number of months” before details are set out, something she has labelled as “...
Youth Soccer podcast 08/05/2023
May 08, 2023 17:20 - 13 minutes - 10.6 MBTina Beirne joins Austin O'Callaghan to chat through the week's Sligo Leitrim Youth Soccer news.
Huge interest in cancer awareness event in Ballyshannon
May 08, 2023 14:18 - 8 minutes - 7.88 MBThose who have received treatment for cancer including Tommie Gorman, Majella O'Donnell, Brian Kennedy and Martin McHugh will address a major cancer awareness event in Ballyshannon this coming Saturday. Organiser and cancer survivor, Paul McLoone, tells us more, as does Tommie Gorman
€600 to go to Spain, €1300 for Ireland - Holiday prices a scandal says listener
May 08, 2023 13:14 - 5 minutes - 5.09 MBMarie is going for a holiday in Spain - 10 days away for her family of four is costing under €600. The cheapest break she can find in Ireland for the same duration is costing €1,300 - a scandalous situation, she says, as she would prefer to holiday at home
Allowing 16 year olds to drive will keep people in rural areas insists TD
May 08, 2023 12:47 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBTD Michael Healy Rae has defended his calls for support for a proposal that would allow 16 year-olds to drive, with a speed-limiting device in place. He insists such a move would help retain people living in rural areas, and rejects claims that it would lead to more danger on our roads
Allowing 16 year olds to drive will keep people in rural areas insists TD
May 08, 2023 12:47 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBTD Michael Healy Rae has defended his calls for support for a proposal that would allow 16 year-olds to drive, with a speed-limiting device in place. He insists such a move would help retain people living in rural areas, and rejects claims that it would lead to more danger on our roads
"We'll have to learn very quickly" - Sligo's Keelan Cawley on Connacht final loss
May 07, 2023 18:19 - 1 minute - 786 KBSligo footballer Keelan Cawley spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Colm McGee after Sunday's 2-20 to 0-12 Connacht final loss to Galway.
"We want to play the top teams" - Sligo captain Niall Murphy
May 07, 2023 18:16 - 1 minute - 766 KBSligo captain Niall Murphy gives his reaction to Sunday's Connacht SFC final loss to Galway in Castlebar, on a final scoreline of 2-20 to 0-12.
"This isn't a time to beat ourselves up" - Sligo boss Tony McEntee on Connacht final loss
May 07, 2023 18:12 - 3 minutes - 1.43 MBSligo senior football manager Tony McEntee digests Sunday's 2-20 to 0-12 loss to Galway in the Connacht SFC final.
Sligo v Kerry commentary highlights 06/05/2023
May 07, 2023 09:49 - 13 minutes - 10.4 MBCommentary highlights from Saturday's All-Ireland U20 football semi-final between Sligo and Kerry in Salthill - as described by Ocean FM Sport's Colm McGee and Con O'Meara.
"For this group, it's no more than they deserve" - Sligo U20 selector Enda Mitchell
May 07, 2023 07:25 - 2 minutes - 3.1 MBSligo under-20 football selector, Enda Mitchell, who has worked with this group of Sligo players for the past few seasons, sums up what Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final win over Kerry means - in conversation with Ocean FM Sport's Colm McGee.
"This is our level, we should be here" - Sligo's Dylan McLoughlin on beating Kerry
May 06, 2023 22:10 - 1 minute - 1.88 MBSligo U20 footballer Dylan McLoughlin chats with Colm McGee following Saturday's 1-8 to 0-9 win over Kerry in the All-Ireland U20 football semi-final.
Up And Running May 6th
May 05, 2023 12:38 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBComing on Up and Running this morning - Fran Best from Lissawellcoaching.ie -Alison Lowney Peaches and Cream Sligo -Dawn Mccloat Clarke Lamelia Bridal Studio Sligo
The Friday Panel, Martina Harkin Kelly, Peter Tiernan
May 05, 2023 11:15 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week's Friday Panel discuss topics including King Charles' coronation, the drop in price of butter and milk, electric vehicles, four-day working weeks, and who presents The Late Late Show. Guests are Martina Harkin Kelly and Peter Tiernan
Minister Ryan responds to criticism on car pooling, turf ban, mining, and more
May 05, 2023 10:16 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBAn in-depth interview with Minister Eamon Ryan, Green Party leader, following his public meeting in Sligo last evening. Covering topics including rural transport, car pooling, mining in Leitrim, Green party policy in Government, and the controversial turf ban
The Final Whistle podcast 04/05/2023 - Sligo
May 04, 2023 20:38 - 49 minutes - 40.1 MBIt's a 'Sligo' weekend ahead in gaelic football as the county under-20 side play Kerry in Saturday's All-Ireland semi-final, followed by Sligo v Galway in Sunday's Connacht senior football final.
Information sought on Sligo grave of mother of actor Barry Fitzgerald
May 04, 2023 13:16 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBFanny Sophie Shields was the mother of well-known Hollywood actor, Barry Fitzgerald (The Quiet Man) and his brother, Arthur Shields. She was buried in Sligo Cemetery, and local historians are keen to find more about the family link with the area, as Cllr Declan Bree outlines
Treasure Leitrim to demonstrate outside Eamon Ryan's Sligo meeting
May 04, 2023 11:41 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBGreen Party leader and Minister Eamon Ryan is to address a town-hall style meeting in Sligo this evening, at which he will outline his party's achievements in Government and policy on a range of issues. The Treasure Leitrim group say they will demonstrate outside on the issue of the Minister policy on gold mining
Public urged to make views known on changing electoral constituencies
May 04, 2023 07:27 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBThere may be changes to the Sligo-Leitrim and Donegal constituency boundaries ahead of the next General Election, based on the latest census figures. The public are being asked to make submissions to the new Electoral Commission by 10th May
Leslie Ryan, Catherine Marshall and much more.
May 04, 2023 07:24 - 28 minutes - 65.8 MBLeslie Ryan of Leitrim Co Co Arts Office tells us of the myriad funding and supports offered to artists in Leitrim as part of its professional development programme. Curator and Art Historian Catherine Marshall, a founder of an exciting new artist collective called Na Cailleacha, tells us all about it and its exhibition at The Dock in Carrick. And we look at What’s On at The Glens, Hawk’s Well and the LSC.
Connacht final 2023: Tony McEntee on the 'bigger picture' for Sligo
May 03, 2023 15:45 - 7 minutes - 6.41 MBSligo senior football manager Tony McEntee chats with Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan ahead of Sunday's Connacht senior football final against Galway in Castlebar.
Leitrim Glens Sportive 2023 is launched
May 03, 2023 14:30 - 9 minutes - 4.46 MBVincent Gilgunn and Seamus McGowan chat to Ocean FM Sport's PJ Leddy about the 2023 Leitrim Glens Sportive which takes place this year on Sunday, August 6th. For info, see leitrimglens.com.
Sligo's 'Kerrygold' - Pat Spillane Jnr on Sunday's Connacht final
May 03, 2023 13:52 - 10 minutes - 8.65 MBSligo footballer Pat Spillane Jnr chats with Austin O'Callaghan about Sunday's Connacht final v Galway, making the switch to his mum's home county - and why playing for Kerry was never really an ambition of his.
Ice-cream & football: Sligo fans enjoy U20 Open Day
May 03, 2023 12:33 - 12 minutes - 10.4 MBSligo's Connacht Championship winning under-20 footballers gave their supporters the chance to meet and train with the team at an Open Day last Saturday in Scarden. The event also collected money for the suicide prevention group North West Stop. Austin O'Callaghan spoke with some of the Sligo players - and their supporters....
Criticism of overgrown state Of Drumcliffe graveyard
May 03, 2023 11:42 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBVisitors to Drumcliffe graveyard have expressed disappointment at the overgrown state of much of it, Despite including the burial place of WB Yeats, it's emerged that there is not adequate funding or resources for its upkeep
Doing The Right Thing: Lest Sligo Forgets
May 02, 2023 10:41 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBThe War Memorial Garden was officially opened in Cleveragh on Friday, April 28th 2023, following a special public commemoration ceremony. The event was organised by the Lest Sligo Forgets committee, Dónal Ryan was there to report on the day's proceedings.
"Scappy 1-0 wins are always the best ones" - Reece Hutchinson
May 01, 2023 17:56 - 1 minute - 2.28 MBSligo Rovers defender Reece Hutchinson pays tribute to his team-mates following Monday's 1-0 win away to St Pat's.
"We dug in deep - a massive win for us" - Sligo Rovers matchwinner Max Mata
May 01, 2023 17:44 - 1 minute - 2.66 MBSligo Rovers Max Mata, the matchwinner in Inchicore, spoke to Ronan Flanagan after Monday afternoon's 1-0 win over St Pat's.
1993 Sligo LGFA team honoured at Markievicz Park
April 30, 2023 19:09 - 3 minutes - 1.79 MBTo mark the 30th anniversary of Sligo LGFA's first ever adult football team, members of the 1993 team were introduced to the Markievicz Park crowd at Sunday's Connacht LGFA intermediate championship game between Sligo and Leitrim. Monica Henry spoke four of the players from 93: Angela Lavin, Denise Clerkin, Sarah Casserly and Kathleen Kane.
Youth Soccer podcast 30/04/2023
April 30, 2023 18:36 - 18 minutes - 14.7 MBTina Beirne brings us all the bank holiday news and stories from the Sligo Leitrim Youth Soccer League scene.
MCR clinch Southern Hotel Super League title for first time since 1998
April 30, 2023 09:23 - 44 seconds - 532 KBBradley Fowley scored the equaliser on Saturday evening in Hazelwood which gave MCR a 1-1 draw with Calry Bohs - and with it - the Southern Hotel Super League title. He spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan.
"Sounds good doesn't it" - MCR manager Gary Funston on clinching Super League title
April 30, 2023 09:17 - 1 minute - 1.64 MBMCR manager Gary Funston savours a first Super League title for the club since 1998, following Saturday night's 1-1 draw with Calry Bohs at Hazelwood.
"We'll have to pick ourselves up now" - Leitrim minor boss Carl Foley on Roscommon loss
April 28, 2023 21:07 - 3 minutes - 4.29 MB"We'll have to pick ourselves up now" - Leitrim minor boss Carl Foley on Roscommon loss by OceanFM Ireland
The Final Whistle podcast 27/03/2023
April 27, 2023 20:21 - 49 minutes - 39.3 MBTony McEntee on the bigger picture for Sligo Sligo's 'Kerrygold' Pat Spillane Strandhill's National Surf Centre among Awards hopefuls in Dublin Donegal's Nora Stapleton on helping teenage girls enjoy physical activity Plus - we needyour old sports shoes...
Old sports shoes wanted for needy townships in Africa
April 27, 2023 17:17 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBSligo resident Ciaran McHugh is spearheading a national campaign called 'In My Shoes' - a Charity Shoe Appeal, shipping pre-loved sports shoes from families across Ireland to needy township children in Lesotho and South Africa. For details on how to donate, visit inmyshoes.ie. Ciaran spoke to Ocean FM's Dónal Ryan.
Maeve McGowan, Catherine Fanning and much more.
April 27, 2023 07:42 - 28 minutes - 64.1 MBMay in the Hawk’s Well is very busy and Maeve McGowan gives us the lowdown. While Catherine Fanning gives the lowdown on the annual Bealtaine festival in Sligo. We also look at What’s On at The Dock, Island Theatre Ballinamore and Leitrim Creative Frame.
"There's a big hole around the town at the moment" - Manor Rangers tribute to Oran Gethins
April 26, 2023 23:20 - 7 minutes - 9.84 MBManor Rangers FC manager Dave Cummins gives his reaction to their 5-1 home loss to MCR - and pays tribute to Oran Gethins, the Manor Rangers player who lost his life in a traffic accident last weekend.
"If we do our business, nothing else matters" - MCR boss Gary Funston
April 26, 2023 23:10 - 1 minute - 2.39 MBMCR manager Gary Funston can see the finishing line in sight for his team after Wednesday evening's 5-1 at Manor Rangers. He spoke to Dónal Ryan.
"Let's talk about it" - Cora Staunton on Thursday's health & wellbeing night in Geevagh
April 26, 2023 10:37 - 3 minutes - 2.19 MBFormer Mayo gaelic football star Cora Staunton will be among the guest speakers at the Geevagh GAA/LGFA Club's 'Health and Wellbeing Night' this Thursday, April 27th, in St Brigid's Church, Highwood, at 7:30pm. She spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan.
40th anniversary of Rovers' first ever FAI Cup win
April 24, 2023 12:15 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIt was better than the mission coming to Sligo - the words of the then Bishop of Elphin, Dominic Conway, when Sligo Rovers won the FAI Cup for the first time in their history, 40 years ago today. A nostalgic look back on the win and the homecoming, including some rare Radio Sligo audio
Donnelly says new primary care centres will improve overcrowding at Sligo Hospital
April 24, 2023 11:03 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBA full report on the opening of three primary care centres in the region last Friday by Health Minsiser, Stephen Donnelly - in Drumcliffe, Grange and Donegal Town. The Minister insist these facilities will ease overcrowding at Sligo Hospital and that no patients should have to be treated on trolleys at the hospital
The Rovers Review - 1983
April 23, 2023 20:30 - 1 hour - 50.4 MBTo mark the 40th anniversary of Sligo Rovers first-ever FAI Cup success, team members from the 1983 squad were introduced to the Showgrounds crowd during Saturday night's 3-1 league win v UCD. Austin O'Callaghan spoke with some of the heroes from 1983. Contributions from team captain Tony Fagan (pictured), Mick Ferry, Martin McDonnell, Chris Rutherford, Graham Fox, Joanne & Amber Stenson, Gus Gilligan, player-manager Paul Fielding, George Chadda (son of Johnny) - plus MC on the night, and li...
Youth Soccer podcast 23/04/2023
April 23, 2023 19:39 - 18 minutes - 15.2 MBTina Beirne takes you through some of the week's news and stories from the Sligo Leitrim Youth Soccer scene.
Donegal GAA Podcast 23/04/2023 - 'Down in the dumps'
April 23, 2023 18:47 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBPaddy McGill digests Sunday's Ulster football championship exit in Newry against Down (2-13 to 1-11) in the company of Manus Boyle, former Tyrone footballer Kyle Coney and former Derry player Conleith Gilligan.
Donegal minor selector Brendan Kilcoyne on win over Down
April 23, 2023 13:38 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBDonegal minor selector Brendan Kilcoyne gives his reaction to Sunday's 3-18 to 0-7 win over Down in the Ulster minor football championship.
Donegal minors cruise to victory over Down
April 23, 2023 12:30 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MBCiaran Cannon reports from Newry after Donegal's 3-18 to 0-7 win over Down in the Ulster minor football championship on Sunday.
"The first is the best" - Sligo Rovers 1983 FAI Cup winning team celebrate 40th anniversary
April 23, 2023 11:30 - 40 minutes - 32.8 MBTo mark the 40th anniversary of Sligo Rovers first-ever FAI Cup success, team members from the 1983 squad were introduced to the Showgrounds crowd during Saturday night's 3-1 league win v UCD. Austin O'Callaghan spoke with some of the heroes from 1983. Contributions from team captain Tony Fagan, Mick Ferry, Martin McDonnell, Chris Rutherford, Graham Fox, Joanne & Amber Stenson, Gus Gilligan, player-manager Paul Fielding, George Chadda (son of Johnny) - plus MC on the night, and lifelong Rove...
"There's a huge bit of upside to winning that game" - Sligo manager Tony McEntee post New York
April 23, 2023 09:25 - 2 minutes - 1.1 MBSligo manager Tony McEntee's reaction to Saturday's Connacht SFC semi-final win over New York on a final scoreline of 2-16 to 0-6 - their ninth win in a row, which is a record for the county.