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
"They've shown their class & we haven't turned up" - Sligo Rovers boss John Russell on 3-1 loss
October 02, 2022 10:15 - 2 minutes - 3.54 MBSligo Rovers manager John Russell on Saturday night's 3-1 home defeat to league leaders Shamrock Rovers.
"It's all about winning" - Mohill manager Eamonn O'Hara on reaching Leitrim county final
October 01, 2022 19:36 - 4 minutes - 2.28 MBMohill manager Eamonn O'Hara watched his team beat Leitrim Gaels by 2-10 to 1-10 on Saturday to reach their third consecutive Connacht Gold senior football final. They'll face St Mary's in the county final on Sunday, Oct 16th.
The Friday Panel, Miriam Kivlehan, Albert Higgins
September 30, 2022 13:58 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBThis week's Friday Panel discuss The Budget, our cashless society, customer service, our health system, the unsteady start of British PM, Liz Truss, and Ard-Fheisanna. Guests are Miriam Kivlehan and Albert Higgins
Visiting the elderly in a Paddy Wagon - Community policing the Maria way
September 30, 2022 13:39 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBRetired Co Leitrim Garda, Maria Guihen, looks back on her 40 year career, as part of the Centenary celebrations of the organisation. When she used visit local communities in a Paddy Wagon, give swans the right of way, and look after the likes of Queen Elizabeth and President Obama
Mountcharles GP says healthcare system is inexcusable and an embarrassment to her
September 30, 2022 13:11 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBMouncharles-based GP Dr. Maria Moy has voiced her concern at the healthcare system in Ireland which she says is inexcusable, and an embarrassment to her as a GP. Dr Moy says the issue of access to health insurance is one which is preventing patients from receiving urgent treatment
Distillery and sustainable clothing
September 30, 2022 13:06 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis we speak to James Doherty from Sliabhleighdistillers.com & Peter Timlin of pureclothing.ie
The Final Whistle 29/09/2022 - Sligo All-Stars Superleague preview
September 29, 2022 20:56 - 43 minutes - 35 MBThe Final Whistle comes live from EJ Menswear in Sligo as Austin O'Callaghan gets the lowdown on EJ Sligo All-Star team ahead of the new men's Superleague season.
Fergus Cooper, Julie Kelleher and much more.
September 29, 2022 20:10 - 28 minutes - 66 MBFilm-maker, Fergus Cooper, tells us about his documentary film, The Quiet Shuffling of Feet, which is on at The Glens next Thursday, October 6th. Director of the Mermaid Arts Centre, Julie Kelleher, gives us the lowdown on its artist’s Gap Day scheme and we speak with Rory Pierce of Iona Sound which plays the Fermanagh Live festival next week. Craig Cox also gives his round up of What’s On in the North West. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever you find ...
Donegal GAA podcast 29/09/2022 - Neil McGee calls time
September 29, 2022 14:53 - 1 hour - 63 MBThis week: reaction to Neil McGee's intercounty retirement after a record 195 matches for Donegal. Paddy McGill tees up Glen v Dungloe in the intermediate football final, Bundoran v St Naul's in the relegation final - and of course, St Eunan's v Kilcar in Saturday night's re-arranged senior semi-final with contributions from Martin McElhinney, Manus Boyle, Francie Friel, Barry Meehan, Eamon McGee and journalist Frank Craig.
"He loved every minute of it" - Eamon McGee on his brother Neil's Donegal retirement
September 29, 2022 12:36 - 4 minutes - 3.28 MBDonegal's Neil McGee has announced his retirement from intercounty after one All-Ireland, five Ulster titles, a national league, three All-Stars and a record 195 appearances for the county. His elder brother Eamon gave Ocean FM Sport this reaction.
New concrete levy causes angry reaction from those involved in construction projects
September 29, 2022 09:52 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThere's been an angry reaction from those involved in construction projects and building houses to the new concrete products levy included in the Budget. Sean from North Leitrim says it makes no sense that householders now have to pay up for the problems caused by the mica building block debacle
The Budget laid bare - All you need to know
September 28, 2022 11:34 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBPierce Maloney of Porter and Co Chartered Accountants in Sligo gives us a comprehensive rundown of Budget 2023, with details on the once-off cost of living measures, taxation, housing and property, business tax, farming, social welfare payments and much more
Free contraception should not have been health budget priority it's claimed
September 28, 2022 11:19 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBThere are more important things to spend in healthcare for the coming year than extending the availability of free contraception. That's according to former Sligo-Leitrim General Election candidate, Bernie O'Hara, who insists the Government got its priorities wrong in yesterday's Budget
Ocean Drive Interview Susan O Neill Sep 27th
September 27, 2022 18:07 - 11 minutes - 27 MBOcean Drive Interview Susan O Neill Sep 27th
80 year old launches campaign opposing 'discriminatory' online customer service
September 27, 2022 14:09 - 4 minutes - 4.24 MBLiam is 80 years old and insists there needs to be an immediate end to diverting people online while accessing customer service, particularly within Government Departments. He says there are many like him who are not proficient on the internet, nor want to be
"The hard work showed" - Dean Clancy on Elite multination gold
September 27, 2022 12:30 - 2 minutes - 5.99 MBSligo boxer Dean Clancy spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan following his win in the Memorial International Boxing Tournament in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
10 year old vehicle rule putting Ballyshannon hackney driver out of business
September 27, 2022 12:09 - 8 minutes - 7.64 MBBert has operated a hackney service in the Ballyshannon for many years but says he's been forced out of business due to conditions surrounding the issuing of a new licence. Vehicles must be 10 years old at most to be eligible, and Bert says he can't afford to buy a new car, and insists his current one is roadworthy
The Government should be ran out of office says Sligo Traveller representative
September 27, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 7.65 MBThe Manager of the Sligo Traveller Support Group says the small amount of increased payments for unemployed and pensioners allegedly contained in today's budget is paltry, in comparison with the recent pay rise for TDs. Bernadatte Maughan has also criticised the non-payment of the €200 electricity credit to those living in halting sites
Garda appeal following serious traffic collision on Rossnowlagh Beach
September 27, 2022 10:35 - 7 minutes - 6.44 MBA person was seriously injured following a collision between two vehicles on Rossnowlagh Beach in the early hours of last Saturday morning. Garda Ciara Gibbons of Glenties Garda Station appeals for witnesses on this week's On The Beat
I never thought I'd have to fight to put food on the table says distraught protester
September 26, 2022 11:50 - 8 minutes - 7.98 MBMarcelle Dempsey, who cares for her daughter, Grace, made an emotional appeal to Government to help families like hers with the rising cost of living at a weekend protest in Sligo. She says never in her wildest dreams did she think people would have to fight to put food on their tables
Farmers concerned at future of Ballymote Mart
September 26, 2022 10:13 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBAurivo co-op has responded to concerns raised by local farmers regarding the future operation of Ballymote Mart, which resulted in an angry public meeting last week. The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Cllr Michael Clarke, says the continued success of the Mart is vital and he hopes common sense will prevail
Up and Running Sliabh Liag Distillers and Prue Clothing
September 25, 2022 16:32 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBJames Doherty sliabhleigdistillers.com Peter Timlin pureclothing.ie
"2-0 was probably a fair reflection on the game"- Calry Bohs manager Damian Flynn post cup defeat
September 25, 2022 16:14 - 55 seconds - 1.06 MBOcean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan gets the thoughts of Calry Bohs manager Damian Flynn following his side's 2-0 defeat to Ballyheane FC in the FAI Junior Cup.
"We'll take the win, that was the main priority"- Muireann Devaney on Glencar Manor
September 25, 2022 14:12 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MBOcean FM Sport's PJ Leddy gets the thoughts Glencar-Manorhamilton's Muireann Devaney reflects on her side's one-point victory over Kiltubrid in the Gotham Dry Wall Senior Football Championship and reaching the Women's FAI Cup final with Athlone Town.
"Onwards and upwards"- Dromahair FC manager David Downes post- Carrick Town defeat
September 25, 2022 13:45 - 1 minute - 1.41 MBDromahair FC manager David Downes gave his thoughts to Ocean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan following his side's 4-3 defeat to Carrick Town in the Sligo Pallets Premier League.
"A huge three points"- Carrick Town manager Patrick McGarry post-Dromahair win
September 25, 2022 13:41 - 41 seconds - 648 KBCarrick Town manager Patrick McGarry gave his thoughts to Ocean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan following his side's 4-3 victory over Dromahair in the Sligo Pallets Premier League.
"I'm happy out with that result" - Sligo's Brian Colsh on top 15 finish at Worlds
September 25, 2022 12:35 - 3 minutes - 2.41 MBSligo rower Brian Colsh finished third for Ireland in the 'C' final of the men's single sculls at the World Rowing Championships in the Czech Republic - which is a top 15 finish overall. He spoke to Austin O'Callaghan after his final.
"It comes on the back of a team effort" - St Nathy's Áine Gormley on reaching Co final
September 25, 2022 11:17 - 32 seconds - 508 KBSt Nathy's Áine Gormley, scorer of 4-2 in St Nathy's 6-7 to 2-8 victory over Tourlestrane gives her reaction to Monica Henry, after a win which sends Nathy's through to the Sligo LGFA Connacht Gold SFC final on October 8th.
The Friday Panel, Eamon Scanlon, James Conway
September 23, 2022 13:07 - 41 minutes - 38 MBFormer Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon believes his party has lost touch with the ordinary people, while former Election candidate, James Conway, castigates left-wing parties and representatives. The Friday Panel also discuss The Queen's funeral, rural and school transport, the ploughing championships, and Bertie Ahern
Cost of Living Coalition protest to take place in Sligo
September 23, 2022 12:49 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MBThe Cost of LIving Coalition, involving members of Sinn Fein, People Before Profit and Independent politicians, are staging a protest outside Sligo's Town Hall tomorrow. Brian O'Boyle of PBP insists the protest is relevant now, just days before the Budget announcement
West Sligo parent slams rural transport system after daughter left stranded by bus no-show
September 23, 2022 11:33 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBMark Boland lives in West Sligo - he says bus services used by his teenage daughters haven't showed up over 20 times over the past few months, and it's time something was done. He says the rural transport system in this region is not fit for purpose
Held up at gunpoint, back to normal duty the next day - Ex-Leitrim Garda Michael looks back
September 23, 2022 07:50 - 18 minutes - 17 MBFormer Garda Michael Hanley recalls how he was held at gunpoint while on duty, and his involvement in the Don Tidey kidnapping shootout at Ballinamore, during his 34 year career. Part of our series of interviews to mark the centenary of An Garda Siochana
The Final Whistle podcast 23/09/2022
September 22, 2022 19:21 - 47 minutes - 37.7 MBThe 1972 Munich Olympics were remembered less about the sport - and more about the terrorist attack in the Olympic village which left 11 Israeli athletes and coaches dead. Yet - the Games marked a key milestone in the career of a Leitrim distance runner and a Leitrim Athletics family. Eddie Leddy competed in the men's 3000 metres steeplechase that summer. His elder brother PJ would be have been on the team as well - had it not been for foot blisters sustained midway through a men's maratho...
Life Coaching And Organic Farming
September 22, 2022 16:37 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBFinn Hopper tells us about his Business Heath Bank Farm- heathbankfarm.ie Steffan Jorgenson explains the benefits of Life Coaching and tells us about coralcareservices.ie
Susan O'Keeffe, Craig McMorrow and much more.
September 22, 2022 14:53 - 28 minutes - 66.1 MBWe look at Culture Night in Sligo with curator Susan O'Keeffe of the Yeats Society and Craig Cox looks at events in Leitrim, including an interview with artist Celina Muldoon. And we speak with local singer/songwriter, Craig McMorrow, ahead of his upcoming gig with Colin Andrew at The Glens Centre whilst giving his new single a spin - Closer To Me. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever you find your podcasts. Just search OceanFmIreland.
Neary family hugely honoured by street naming in New York
September 22, 2022 14:00 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBThe daughter of Tubbercurry native, Jimmy Neary, says the naming of a street in memory of her father in New York is a huge honour. Jimmy Neary Way now exists beside Neary's Restaurant which Jimmy ran since 1967, and Una says there could be no higher honour
"Wouldn't it be a good wan to cycle to Croagh Patrick?" - Jimmy Currid's big Cycle & Climb
September 22, 2022 12:52 - 7 minutes - 5.46 MBMaugherow's Jimmy Currid turns 60 this Saturday, Sept 24th. To celebrate it, he's cycling from Sligo to Mayo - and then climbing Croagh Patrick - to raise money for Sligo Cancer Support Centre and North Sligo Athletic Club.
School kids 'make a splash' in Tubbercurry's new pop-up swimming pool
September 21, 2022 13:26 - 7 minutes - 5.62 MBOcean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan presents live from the official opening of Tubbercurry's new pop-up swimming pool and gets the views of some 6th class pupils at Holy Family National School, who tried the new facility out...
It was 30 years ago today - When Sam Maguire came to Donegal
September 21, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 9.54 MBThe Donegal All-Ireland homecoming took place on this day 30 years ago. with Sam Maguire coming to the county for the first time. Then manager, Brian McEniff, remembers and says he didn't realise the widespread significance of the victory at the time
Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis and all your eye care questions answered.
September 21, 2022 12:11 - 19 minutes - 31.3 MBGlaucoma, Conjunctivitis and all your eye care questions answered - Martha Ward from Sweeney's Opticians in Sligo. To contact Martha at Sweeney’s Opticians call 071 91 69090. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever you find your podcasts. Just search OceanFmIreland. The Francie Boylan Show airs weekdays 11am – 2pm
Locals upset over removal of O'Connell Street tree
September 21, 2022 11:34 - 10 minutes - 9.58 MBThere's been widespread criticism of the removal of a long-standing birch tree on Sligo's O'Connell Street. Sligo County Council say the tree was taken down on safety grounds and will be replaced but some insist it's a continuing pattern of destroying the fabric of the town centre
Shooting of Sligo's Noble Six a sad stain on Ireland - McDowell
September 21, 2022 10:34 - 8 minutes - 7.85 MBThe 100th anniversary of the shooting dead of Sligo's Noble Six was marked at a ceremony at Cloonmull yesterday. Family members of the Six in attendance included former Tanaiste, Michael McDowell and former Junior Minister Jimmy Devins
Samaritan Sligo Open Evenings
September 19, 2022 09:24 - 13 minutes - 22.1 MBThe Samaritan in Sligo are having 2 open evenings this Wednesday 21st and Tuesday 27th of September. The times are from 7.30pm until 9pm at the Sligo Samaritan Centre on The Mall, Sligo. Christina and Catherine spoke to Margaret from North West Today all about it. For more details see www.samaritans.ie/volunteer
Impressive World Rowing Championship debut by Sligo's Brian Colsh
September 18, 2022 21:04 - 8 minutes - 6.76 MBAfter Brian Colsh's qualification for the quarter-finals of the single sculls at the World Rowing Championships in the Czech Republic, his dad Tommy spoke to Austin O'Callaghan on Sunday about his impressive senior World Championship debut.
Donegal GAA podcast 18/09/2022 - The semi-final draw
September 18, 2022 20:08 - 50 minutes - 40.2 MBPaddy McGill brought the tent and sleeping bag with him for the weekend's club championship games. Top analysis from all four quarter-finals as well as reaction from Brian McCabe and Peter Campbell to Sunday night's semi-final draw...
"We took our chances"- Cartron United manager Des Kavanagh post- Coolaney United victory
September 18, 2022 17:46 - 1 minute - 1.24 MBOcean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan spoke to Cartron United manager Des Kavanagh following his side's comprehensive victory over Coolaney United on Sunday afternoon.
"The best team won"- St. Patrick's Dromahair manager Padraig Clancy post Glencar-Manor defeat
September 18, 2022 17:35 - 1 minute - 1.64 MBOcean FM Sport's PJ Leddy spoke to St. Patrick's Dromahair manager Padraig Clancy following his side's seven-point defeat to Glencar-Manor in the Leitrim Senior Football Championship Relegation semi-final.
"We didn't have to say much at half-time"- Naomh Conaill manager Martin Regan
September 18, 2022 17:25 - 1 minute - 1.79 MBOcean FM Sport's Ciaran Cannon gets the thoughts of Naomh Conaill manager Martin Regan following his side's 2-10 to 0-10 victory over Glenswilly in the quarter finals of the Donegal Senior Football Championship.
"We knew we had a 3-point cushion at all stages"- Glencar Manor's Conor Dolan post-Dromhair win
September 18, 2022 17:21 - 2 minutes - 3.28 MBGlencar-Manor forward Conor Dolan spoke to Ocean FM Sport's PJ Leddy following his side's seven-point victory over St. Patrick's Dromahair in the relegation semi-final to ensure Senior Championship football for 2023.
"They were brave enough to go for it" - Eamonn O'Hara on Mohill win
September 17, 2022 19:53 - 3 minutes - 4.63 MBMohill manager Eamonn O'Hara pays tribute to his players after knocking holders Ballinamore in Saturday's Leitrim SFC quarter-final, on a final scoreline of 2-15 to 1-11.