Ocean FM News Reports

"We had belief in ourselves" St Mary's captain Nicholas McWeemey on Fenagh Cup delight

October 16, 2022 18:54 - 2 minutes - 1.06 MB

St Mary's captain Nicolas McWeeney speaks to Ocean FM Sport's Ray Lannon following Sunday's Leitrim Connacht Gold SFC success over Mohill (0-11 to 1-7).

St Mary's are Leitrim SFC Champions - The commentary

October 16, 2022 18:31 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MB

Listen back to the closing moments of Sunday's Leitrim Connacht Gold SFC final in Carrick-on-Shannon as St Mary's came from behind to beat Mohill by 0-11 to 1-7 and regain the Fenagh Cup.

How are they doing? - Sligo-Drumcliffe councillors discuss the issues mid-way through election term

October 14, 2022 14:22 - 1 hour - 81 MB

The councillors from the Sligo-Drumcliffe electoral area outline what they have done since election three years ago and what they hope to do, in a live broadcast from Cliffoney. Guests also include Viola McSharry, mum of swimmer Mona, as well as Thomas Kilfeather, Joe McGowan and Frank Kielty

There are TDS in Dail who know who shot and killed Gardai claims ex-member

October 13, 2022 14:42 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB

An ex-Garda has launched a blistering attack on TDs sitting in Dail Eireann who know those responsible for the murder of Gardai, including Gerry McCabe, John Morley and Henry Byrne. In a very frank interview, former Manorhamilton-based Garda Gerry Murphy gives his views on dealing with fatalities on duty, suicide rates among Gardai, and his lack of confidence in Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris

Divided opinion on controversy over Irish Women's soccer team's celebratory song

October 13, 2022 14:15 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Listeners to North West Today have been giving their reaction to the controversy surrounding the post-match celebrations of the Irish Women's soccer team after qualification for the World Cup. A video emerged of team members singing pro-IRA chants in their dressing room after the game

Nutrition with Daniel Davey And Websites and SEOs with Micheal McGinty MEANit.ie

October 13, 2022 13:24 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

Coming up on this mornings Up and Running Daniel Davey author of Best Seller 'Raise the Game Eat up' is launching his new book Eat up the Next Level. Daniel a Performance Nutritionist shares his wisdom with us. Micheal Mc Ginty Sales Director with MEANit.ie a web design agency based in Letterkenny explains the importance of investing in a website and improving your SEO rating.

Gerry Farrell, Sheila O’Keeffe and more.

October 13, 2022 12:49 - 28 minutes - 66.2 MB

Author of The First Prime Minister of Ireland, Gerry Farrell, and actress, Sheila O’Keeffe, tell us what to expect at the World Premiere this weekend of the Splódar production at The Glens Centre. Craig Cox fills us in on What’s On and actor and musician, Robert Gogan, talks us through Strolling Through Ulysses which plays the Hawk’s Well, October 26th.

Fundraiser underway for Baby Aria Rose

October 12, 2022 15:01 - 9 minutes - 16 MB

1 year old Baby Aria Rose Wilkie Barry has spent just 12 days at her home in Dromahair since birth due to severe medical challenges, all of which she has overcome. A fundraiser is now underway to help with her needs - her Mum, Tracey Wilkie, explains how special she is, while Cllr Thomas Walsh has details of the fundraiser

Tabloid rubbish - Fr Molloy revelations slammed by nephew

October 12, 2022 13:08 - 7 minutes - 12.6 MB

The nephew of Fr Niall Molloy has dismissed last night's RTE Investigates revelations on the killing of his uncle as 'tabloid TV' and 'rubbish'. The programme outlined three new documents containing Richard Flynn's account of events leading up to the 1985 incident

United With Creeslough - Cormac's musical tribute

October 12, 2022 12:50 - 10 minutes - 16.3 MB

Songwriter Cormac Friel sat down on Saturday evening and tried to put into words the feelings of everyone, after the Creeslough explosion which killed 10 people. He performs his 'United With Creeslough' live in studio on the second day of funerals of those killed

Bundoran stands shoulder to shoulder with Creeslough community

October 12, 2022 10:30 - 7 minutes - 11.5 MB

The people of Bundoran attended a vigil in the town last night to remember those who died in the Creeslough tragedy. Those who spoke included two well known local men, natives of Creelough

Three separate assaults in Bundoran - Gardai make appeal

October 11, 2022 11:35 - 5 minutes - 5.08 MB

Gardai have appealed for information in relation to three separate assault incidents which have taken place in Bundoran in the past week. Garda Naíomh Higgins of Ballyshannon Garda Station has details on this week's 'On The Beat'

Ballyshannon vigil remembers the victims of Creeslough tragedy

October 11, 2022 10:21 - 5 minutes - 4.91 MB

The people of Ballyshannon took to the streets last evening to participate in a vigil in memory of those who lost their lives in the Creeslough tragedy. Organiser, Cllr Barry Sweeny, outlines why he feels why such events are important (pic Discover Ballyshannon)

Shass Mountain landslide compensation not expected until end of year

October 10, 2022 14:23 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MB

The Minister for Agriculture insists farmers and landowners affected by the landslide at Shass Mountain, Drumkeeran, in June 2020 have not been forgotten by the Government. TD Marian Harkin has criticised the continuing delay in providing compensation, but the Minister is hopeful it will be available by the end of the year

Director of Emergency Services praises Creeslough community for assisting search and rescue efforts

October 10, 2022 12:03 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MB

The Director of Emergency Services with Donegal County Council, Garry Martin, has paid tribute to the community of Creeslough, for their help and assistance with the search and rescue effort after Friday's explosion. He's been outlining the huge task which faced his crews when they arrived at at the scene

Donegal Town remembers Creeslough victims

October 10, 2022 10:46 - 8 minutes - 7.9 MB

Hundreds of people attended a vigil in Donegal Town last evening to remember the victims of the Creeslough tragedy. The Mayor of Donegal Town, Pauric Kennedy, said the entire county and country were united in their support for the local community

Keeping it in the family - Leo looks back on his Garda career

October 10, 2022 10:37 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Continuing our series of interviews with retired local members of An Garda Siochana to mark its centenary - Leo Sheridan, who spent most of his career in Sligo Garda Station, and became involved in forensics for much of it, talks about his career, and his hopes for the future of the organisation

'It's just so hard for the community' - Parish Priest distraught after Creeslough tragedy

October 10, 2022 10:24 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

The parish priest of Creeslough, Fr John Joe Duffy, has given an emotional and heart-wrenching account of the weekend tragedy in which ten people lost their lives. A tearful Fr Duffy says it's just so hard for the local community to cope, and he couldn't believe what was happening when told

"We see ourselves as a senior club" - St Molaise Gaels boss Jimmy Langan

October 09, 2022 18:46 - 2 minutes - 1.37 MB

St Molaise Gaels Jimmy Langan managed two teams at Markievicz Park on Sunday. The juniors lost out to Shamrock Gaels but the first team produced a dominated display to lift the Sligo Connacht Gold intermediate title with a 2-18 to 0-9 win over Easkey. He spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Rian Bailey.

"Them girls are resilent" - Glencar/Manor manager Gerry Hickey on the 3-in-a-row

October 09, 2022 18:26 - 3 minutes - 1.83 MB

Glencar/Manor co-manager Gerry Hickey reflects on a third consecutive Leitrim LGFA senior 'A' title following Sunday's 5-7 to 2-11 win over Ballinamore in Carrick-on-Shannon.

St Nathy's captain Hannah Walsh on the five-in-a-row

October 09, 2022 12:55 - 2 minutes - 1.15 MB

St Nathy's captain Hannah Walsh speaks to Ocean FM Sport's Rian Bailey after Saturday's 1-13 to 2-6 win over Tourlestrane in the Sligo LGFA Connacht Gold SFC final.

"The five-in-a-row is something" - St Nathy's boss Eoin McDonagh

October 09, 2022 12:43 - 3 minutes - 1.67 MB

In 2000, Liam McDonagh managed St Nathy's as they completed their Sligo LGFA five-in-a-row. 22 years late, it was the turn of his Son Eoin to manage St Nathy's to five consecutive senior county titles once again. Eoin spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Rian Bailey

"It's nice to win the big games"- Carbury manager John Feeney post- Cartron United win

October 09, 2022 12:41 - 55 seconds - 1.07 MB

Carbury manager John Feeney gave his reaction to Ocean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan as the reigning champions defeated Cartron United 4-0 in the Sligo Southern Hotel Super League on Sunday morning.

"That's the standard we need to reaching"- Cartron United manager Des Kavanagh post-Carbury defeat

October 09, 2022 12:36 - 2 minutes - 3.06 MB

Ocean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan gets the thoughts of Cartron United manager Des Kavanagh following his side's 4-0 defeat to Carbury in the Sligo Southern Hotel Super Leagueon Sunday morning.

"It's about testing yourself against the best players"- Declan Boyle pre-cup semi-final

October 07, 2022 14:26 - 5 minutes - 5.74 MB

Sligo Rovers under 19 manager Declan Boyle spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan ahead of his side's Enda McGuill Cup semi-final at home to St. Patrick's Athletic at The Showgrounds on Sunday afternoon.

'82' - Donegal's breakthrough All-Ireland U21 title

October 06, 2022 18:24 - 44 minutes - 36 MB

40 years on from Donegal's first ever adult All-Ireland football title, team manager Tom Conaghan and team captain Brian Tuohy share some of the stories behind this memorable championship run which captivated the county at the time - and helped spark the subsequent Sam Maguire success a decade later.

From an onion factory to Community Garda - Christy looks back on his career

October 06, 2022 14:58 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Christy Hennessy from Castlegregory in Co Kerry spent most of his Garda career in Sligo, and spent several years as a Community Garda. He remembers high points such as the Pope's visit, and lows like a fire in which three people were killed. Part of our series of interviews to commemorate the centenary of An Garda Siochana

Omar Musa, John Buckley and much more.

October 06, 2022 14:52 - 28 minutes - 65.2 MB

Maylasian-Australian novelist, rapper and poet, Omar Musa is part of Iron Mountain Festival this weekend. A remarkable artist - just listen. We look at What's On in the Glens, Hawk's Well, The Dock, The Abbey Ballyshannon, Balor Theatre and The Model. And Craig Cox talks with composer, John Buckley, ahead of the Con Brio Sligo Music Series and we hear some of his work. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever you find your podcasts. Just search OceanFmIreland.

The Women Of Sligo

October 06, 2022 14:25 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MB

This week we talk to three sligo women Angela McLoughlinn, Clea VanderGrinn and Veronica Cawley about their hopes, dreams and regrets

Laura's death should not be in vain - family campaign to control sale of painkillers

October 06, 2022 13:12 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Laura Newell of Sligo was just 39 when she died in January - she had been addicted to painkillers for many years, and her family believe this contributed significantly to her death. Her sister Carina explains why the family are campaigning to control the supply of across the counter painkillers

Christmas lights in local towns to shine brightly despite Minister Ryan comments

October 06, 2022 12:57 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MB

The organisers of the Christmas Lights displays in Donegal Town, Manorhamilton and Sligo say they hope the displays will be as bright as ever this year, despite warnings from Minister Eamon Ryan to local authorities of the need to cut energy costs. Once again, all three are relying on local business contributions to provide lighting

L plate drivers being treated differently by other motorists claims driving instructor

October 06, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 8.52 MB

Those drivers with L plates on their cars are treated differently by other drivers and face aggression on the roads - that's according to driving instructor, Brendan Tierney, who's challenged members of the media to spend a week in the shoes of a learner driver

Call for road to be named after Noble Six victim Harry Benson

October 05, 2022 13:39 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MB

Only one of Sligo's Noble Six don't have a road or estate named after them - Captain Harry Benson - and Cllr Arthur Gibbons wants that changed. On the 100th anniversary of the shooting dead of the 6 Republicans on Ben Bulben during the Civil War, Cllr Gibbons says it's only right that Benson be honoured

Free public transport proposed by Pringle - as listener refers to bus users as 'losers'

October 05, 2022 11:10 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MB

Deputy Thomas Pringle outlines his and his Independent TD group's rationale to provide free public transport for all. He says it is affordable - reaction to this has included one listener suggesting those who use public transport are 'losers'

Donegal GAA podcast 05/10/2022 - County Final Preview

October 05, 2022 10:34 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Paddy McGill logs on with Eamon McGee, Martin McEhinney to assess this Sunday's senior championship final between holders St Eunan's and Naomh Conaill. Plus - fresh from watching his St Naul's team preserve their senior championship status for another year, Brian McCabe looks ahead to this weekend's junior 'A' football decider.

Concrete levy the actions of a 'rogue' Govt insists businessman

October 04, 2022 11:32 - 7 minutes - 7.07 MB

The introduction of the 10% levy on all concrete products is the actions of a 'rogue' Government. That's according to the Chairperson of the International and Small Business Alliance, Seamus Maye of Sligo, who says there's no excuse for quarries and concrete producers not being held to account for the mica building block issue

Gardai appeal for witnesses to Collooney cycling accident

October 04, 2022 10:56 - 6 minutes - 6 MB

Gardai have appealed for witnesses to a cycling accident at the Collooney roundabout last Saturday in which a woman in her 70s was seriously injured. Sergeant Aoife Hayes has details on this week's On The Beat, as well as appeals for information on robberies in Beltra and Ballisodare

Those who ram Garda patrol cars should be charged with attempted murder says Leitrim Cllr

October 04, 2022 10:40 - 6 minutes - 5.61 MB

Those involved in crimes such as ramming Garda patrol vehicles should be charged with attempted murder. That's according to Leitrim Fianna Fail councillor, Justin Warnock, who says the accused should also be refused access to free legal aid

Ocean Drive With Mickey Joe Harte 28th Sept

October 03, 2022 18:22 - 13 minutes - 30.2 MB

Ocean Drive With Mickey Joe Harte 28th Sept

Calls for more Garda foot patrols to deal with anti-social incidents in Sligo

October 03, 2022 13:58 - 7 minutes - 7.17 MB

Cllr Arthur Gibbons says he's satisfied with the response of Garda management to his calls for more foot patrols to be made available as a result of ongoing anti-social incidents in Sligo Town. He raised the matter at a policing committee after concerns over a number of such incidents

'Outrageous' - Anger at lack of restoration of Sligo Cath Lab facility

October 03, 2022 11:52 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MB

The failure of the HSE to restore Cath Lab facilities to Sligo University Hospital has been condemned as outrageous by Cllr Declan Bree, who now wants pressure applied to the Minister for Health. The mobile facility ceased last June, and there's still no sign of the temporary service being provided in Galway being changed

Farmers urged not to stage protest on Ballymote Mart

October 03, 2022 11:40 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MB

Farmers considering staging a protest over concerns about the future of Ballymote Mart have been urged not to do so, by the President of the Irish Beef and Lamb Association, Gerard Pilkington. He says he's hopeful progress is being made on the issues involved with Aurivo Co-Op

"They're a very calm group" - Tourlestrane boss Fergal O'Donnell on reaching another Sligo final

October 03, 2022 10:09 - 4 minutes - 6 MB

Fergal O'Donnell is in his first year as Tourlestrane senior football manager. But his players are one championship win away from completing an historic seven-in-a-row of county titles in Sligo following Sunday's 1-13 to 1-11 semi-final win against Shamrock Gaels. He spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan.

St Mary's v Drumcliffe/Rosses Point - The Penalties

October 02, 2022 20:20 - 4 minutes - 3.71 MB

Here's how Ocean FM Sport described the closing moments of Sunday's Homeland Sligo SFC semi-final between St Mary's and Drumcliffe/Rosses Point at Markeivicz Park. Commentary from Dónal Ryan and Willie Gormley.

Donegal GAA podcast 02/10/2022 - Going up, staying up & coming down

October 02, 2022 19:59 - 52 minutes - 41.8 MB

Paddy McGill is joined by Termon manager Francie Friel to reflect on the key club championship stories and talking points this weekend - Can anybody stop St Eunan's? - Dungloe's return to senior - St Naul's send Bundoran down. Plus - there's County LGFA glory for Termon and Aodh Ruadh.

"I just got hot man" - Sligo All-Stars Greg Poleon on 40-point haul in Superleague win

October 02, 2022 19:21 - 1 minute - 2.73 MB

EJ Sligo All-Stars new American recruit Greg Poleon scored 40 points in Saturday night's opening Superleague win against DBS Éanna in Dublin. He attending Sunday's Sligo GAA Club Championship semi-finals at Markievicz Park, and spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan.

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