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Ocean FM News Reports

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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
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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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John Russell on Europa Conference League qualifier draw

June 14, 2022 12:51 - 1 minute - 1.41 MB

Sligo Rovers men's first team manager John Russell gives his thoughts to Ocean FM Sport's Ronan Flanagan after his side were drawn to face Bala Town in the First Qualifying Round of the Europa Conference League.

Cost of living protest to take place in Sligo on Saturday

June 14, 2022 12:09 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MB

A cost of living protest is to take place outside Sligo's Town Hall this Saturday, urging the Government to take action on the issue. The event has been organised by a number of groups and individuals, and People Before Profit Cllr Gino O'Boyle insists it's not a populist move

IBAL support for levy on coffee cups criticised after litter survey findings

June 14, 2022 07:02 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Sligo has been ranked 21st of our 40 towns in the latest IBAL litter league survey, and is 'clean to European norms'. The survey has prompted IBAL to support a levy on disposable coffee cups, which they say are an increasing litter problem, but Sean disagrees

History-making Sligo U20 team honoured with Civic Reception

June 13, 2022 22:21 - 4 minutes - 5.69 MB

Sligo County Council hosted a Civic Reception for Sligo's first-ever Connacht under-20 football championship winning team at a special event in County Hall, Riverside, in Sligo on Monday evening. Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan spoke with three of the players after the ceremony: team captain Jack Lavin (Ballymote), Oisín Gorman (Bunninadden) and Ciaran McKeon (St Michael's).

IBAL support for levy on coffee cups is criticised after litter league findings

June 13, 2022 14:56 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Sligo has been ranked 21st of our 40 towns in the latest IBAL litter league survey, and is 'clean to European norms'. The survey has prompted IBAL to support a levy on disposable coffee cups, which they say are an increasing litter problem, but Sean disagrees

IBAL support for levy on coffee cups is criticised after littering survey findings

June 13, 2022 14:50 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Sligo has been ranked 21st of our 40 towns in the latest IBAL litter league survey, and is 'clean to European norms'. The survey has prompted IBAL to support a levy on disposable coffee cups, which they say are an increasing litter problem, but Sean disagrees

Donegal GAA podcast 12/06/2022 - The Exit

June 12, 2022 19:49 - 40 minutes - 32.4 MB

Donegal make their exit from the 2022 All-Ireland senior football championship. Here are our Clones reflections with Paddy McGill, Mark McHugh, Manus Boyle, Kyle Coney & Michael McMullan.

Clare's Sligo coach reflects on Croke Park win against Roscommon

June 12, 2022 18:38 - 7 minutes - 7.16 MB

Sligo's Gerry McGowan, who's part of Colm Collins coaching team with Clare senior footballers, reflects on Saturday's dramatic 2-15 to 1-17 victory over Roscommon in the All-Ireland football qualifiers at Croke Park.

Youth Soccer podcast 12/06/2022 - The Gaynor Cup

June 12, 2022 18:17 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

Tina Beirne returns from the Gaynor Cup in Limerick to reflect on a memorable week of football for the Sligo-Leitrim girls U14 soccer team.

"It was an amazing week" - Co Sligo golfer Alan Gaynor on Euro team win

June 12, 2022 15:26 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

County Sligo Golf Club's Alan Gaynor helped Ireland win the European Team Championship for golfers with a disability in Belgium. Ireland finished 25 strokes ahead of their nearest challengers. Alan spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan after flying back home.

Rovers boss Steve Feeney on 5-0 loss to Peamount United

June 11, 2022 17:29 - 2 minutes - 3.24 MB

Sligo Rovers women's manager Steve Feeney sees the positives despite Saturday's 5-0 defeat at home to Peamount United in the league.

The Friday Panel, Declan Bree, Albert Higgins

June 10, 2022 17:37 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

This week's Friday Panel discuss the rising cost of living, the housing crisis, overcrowding in our hospitals, Boris Johnson's future and more. Guests are Cllr Declan Bree and Albert Higgins

Cliffoney business forced to pay over 100% extra after energy supplier exits market

June 10, 2022 16:28 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MB

The owner of Harrison's Bar and Restaurant in Cliffoney says his business is being unfairly forced to pay an extra 110% in energy costs, as a result of the exit of provider Iberdrola from the Irish market. The Regulator has arranged that electricity supply customers will be switched to Electric Ireland, meaning much higher charges

The Final Whistle podcast 09/06/2022

June 09, 2022 20:16 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Manus Boyle and Martin Breheny on why a third head-to-head meeting with Armagh this year could actually work to Donegal's advantage on Sunday in Clones. Drumshanbo’s Ricki Wynne on his plan to run up and down Croagh Patrick continuously for 24 hours. Plus – Sligo Leitrim girls under-14 soccer team have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Gaynor Cup in Limerick.

Breast cancer survivor becomes ambassador for fundraising drive

June 09, 2022 14:33 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

Caroline Flynn, of Ballisodare and Manorhamilton, was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and is still undergoing treatment for it. Despite this, Caroline has already become an ambassador for a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Ireland, the 100k in 30 days event

John recalls WW2 bomber plane crash on Truskmore Mountain in 1943

June 09, 2022 14:12 - 8 minutes - 7.93 MB

John Rooney from Ballintrillick was 5 years old at the time, but remembers the American WW2 bomber plane crashing into Truskmore Mountain in 1943. And how local residents in the area helped bring the seven surviving airmen to safety

Donegal GAA podcast 09/06/2022 - No escape route now...

June 09, 2022 13:25 - 35 minutes - 28.6 MB

Conor Breslin hosts our 'Donegal v Armagh - Take 3' preview, in the company of Manus Boyle and GAA Columnist with the Irish Indo, Martin Breheny. Sunday's All-Ireland SFC football round two qualifier will be live on Ocean FM from 4pm, compliments of Donegal Plumbing & Heating. Match commentary from Paddy McGill, Manus Boyle and Mark McHugh.

Treasa Nealon, Tara McGowan and much more.

June 09, 2022 13:20 - 25 minutes - 57.3 MB

We discuss Leitrim’s Local Live Under the Night Sky by Treasa Nealon, which takes place June 21/22nd at Manorhamilton Castle, and Eleanor Shanley with Garadice at the new Island Theatre in Ballinamore, June 18th. Tara McGowan, Director of Cairde Arts Festival fills us in on the myriad events taking place in Sligo July 1-10th and we look at What’s On in the North West, inc. Cruinniú na nÓg, The Dock, Yeats’ Day & McKenna Festival. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud...

Bus Eireann outline reasons for Donegal bus cancellations as TD calls for action

June 09, 2022 11:11 - 7 minutes - 6.84 MB

Operational reasons and staff absenteeism are the reasons behind the cancellation of some bus services between Dublin and Donegal in recent days, according to Bus Eireann. Meanwhile local TD, Thomas Pringle, says what has been happening with buses not operating is not acceptable

Eirgrid, Armada timber works and SUVH ladies night

June 09, 2022 10:47 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB

Coming up on this mornings show I speak with - Mark Foley CEO Of Eirgrid - Oisin Brady from Armada Timberworks - Edel Mc Sharry from Friends of Sligo University Hospital

Ricki to attempt 24-hour Croagh Patrick Challenge

June 08, 2022 16:07 - 2 minutes - 2.35 MB

Drumshanbo endurance runner Ricki Wynne will attempt to run up and down Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo continuously for 24 hours, starting this Saturday, June 11th, to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association - and to set a new world record in the process. Austin O'Callaghan spoke to him to find out if he's mad... (To make a donation, visit idonate.ie/rickiwynne)

Learning how to minimise the effects of the menopause

June 08, 2022 13:21 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

The Centre of Nursing and Midwifery Education in the NW is holding an educational day for nurses to educate them on all aspects of the menopause, which in turn, will support patients. Dermatology Nurse Specialist with Sligo University Hospital, Selene Daly, talks about the menopause and what can be done to minimise its effects

Should penalties be used to decide GAA games?

June 08, 2022 13:05 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MB

A debate is underway over using penalty kicks to decide GAA matches following the Leitrim-Sligo Tailteann Cup game on Sunday, which Sligo won on penalties. Some feel a 'soccer way' of deciding GAA matches is inappropriate, while others propose a 'next score wins' solution - former Mayo player and referee Eugene McHale discusses

Anger at removal of disabled parking spaces in Sligo

June 08, 2022 10:28 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MB

Two disabled parking spaces outside the Yeats Society building in Sligo have been removed as part of the enhancement works at O'Connell Street, which has led to complaints from members of the disabled community. The spaces have been relocated to separate areas at Wine Street, a decision which has been criticised by Mayor, Cllr Arthur Gibbons

Garda appeal after tragic Rathcormac accident

June 07, 2022 13:44 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MB

Gardai have appealed for witnesses to the road traffic collision which claimed the lives of two men at Rathcormac, Sligo, on Sunday last. And have issued another road safety appeal - Garda Ciara Gibbons of Glenties Garda Station is on this week's On The Beat

Passenger forced to sleep in Dublin Airport 4 times in 4 months after Donegal bus fails to show

June 07, 2022 11:25 - 9 minutes - 8.92 MB

A passenger who regularly uses the evening Bus Eireann service from Dublin Airport to Donegal says he was forced to sleep in the Airport 4 times over the past 4 months due to the service not running. He's been responding to the national media highlighting of frequent problems with operation of this service

The Rovers Review 05/06/2022

June 05, 2022 19:21 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

The 'birthday boy' Donal Ryan joins us in studio - expecting cake.... Instead, we chat about Emma Doherty's wondergoal on Saturday against Wexford Youths AND the appointment of John Russell's as the new permanent boss of the men's team.

"I won't be forgetting this anytime soon" - Sligo's Aoife Kilgallon on mini-marathon win

June 05, 2022 19:02 - 4 minutes - 3.66 MB

Sligo AC's Aoife Kilgallon won the prestigious VHI women's mini-marathon in Dublin on Sunday in a new personal best time of 33 mins 07secs. 20,000 runners took part in the race. Aoife spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan after her win.

The penalty kicks - Leitrim v Sligo

June 05, 2022 18:37 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MB

Listen back to Sunday's dramatic Tailteann Cup 1/4 final penalty shoot-out between Leitrim and Sligo, as described by John Lynch, Martin McGowan and Colm McGee - after the game finished Leitrim 2-16 Sligo 1-19 at the end of extra-time. (Picture: Hugh Lynn)

"I thought we had enough to win the game"- Paddy Maguire post-Sligo

June 05, 2022 18:18 - 3 minutes - 8.25 MB

Leitrim defender and Glencar Manorhamilton's Paddy Maguire speaks to Ocean FM Sport's John Lynch following Sunday's penalty shootout defeat to Sligo in the Tailteann Cup quarter final.

"You have to take each win as it comes"- Nathan Mullen post-Leitrim

June 05, 2022 18:09 - 2 minutes - 4.75 MB

Ocean FM Sport's John Lynch gets the thoughts of Sligo defender Nathan Mullen following the Yeats County's penalty shootout Tailteann Cup quarter final victory over Leitrim on Sunday afternoon.

"It's a game we were probably in control of"- Sligo manager Tony McEntee post-Leitrim

June 05, 2022 18:01 - 2 minutes - 6.46 MB

Sligo manager Tony McEntee gives his thoughts to Ocean FM Sport's John Lynch following his side's penalty shootout victory over Leitrim in the Tailteann Cup quarter final.

Youth Soccer Podcast- 05/06/2022

June 05, 2022 17:39 - 8 minutes - 20.5 MB

Tina Beirne joins Austin O'Callaghan in studio to discuss the latest news in the Sligo-Leitrim youth soccer leagues with a special look ahead to the upcoming Gaynor Cup. The Youth Soccer podcast is broadcast every Sunday on Ocean FM at 5:30pm. Pictured are the Sligo-Leitrim Under 14 girls ahead of the Gaynor Cup.

"It all bodes well for the future of Sligo hurling"- Sligo Under 17 hurling manager Martin Feeney

June 05, 2022 12:46 - 3 minutes - 8.52 MB

Sligo Under 17 hurling manager Martin Feeney speaks to Ocean FM Sport's Ronan Flanagan following his side's Celtic Challenge (Corn Michael Feery) victory over Mayo on Saturday afternoon.

The Friday Panel, Bláithín Gallagher, Marc MacSharry

June 03, 2022 14:47 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

This week's Friday Panel discuss hotel prices and the Bruce Springsteen Rome V Dublin option, the chaos at Dublin Airport, the cost of living, the relevance of the Citizen's Assembly, the latest political poll and attending music festivals once again. Guests are Bláithín Gallagher of the Green Party and Deputy Marc MacSharry

Palestinian Ambassador accorded civic reception during Sligo visit

June 03, 2022 13:06 - 10 minutes - 9.57 MB

The Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland, Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid, is on a visit to Sligo, where she has been accorded a civic reception by the Mayor. The Ambassador has described Ireland as a leader on Palestinian issues and thanked people for their support for the Palestinian cause

The mystery of the phantom bus from Dublin Airport to Donegal

June 03, 2022 11:50 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

It seems the Bus Eireann service from Dublin Airport to Donegal is not running as regularly as it's supposed to, and passengers have been left stranded at the Airport in recent months, with the service being cancelled without explanation. Broadcaster Andrea Gilligan has highlighted the issue after becoming one of the stranded passengers this week

Ocean's Springsteen concert story raised in Dail

June 03, 2022 10:49 - 3 minutes - 3.21 MB

North West Today's highlighting of the story of the group of Sligo lads heading to the Bruce Springsteen concert in Rome instead of Dublin because it was much cheaper to do so, has been raised in the Dail. Deputy Pearse Doherty raised the matter with Eamon Ryan who agreed that the hotel pricing issue was not good for anyone

The Final Whistle podcast 02/06/2022

June 02, 2022 21:15 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MB

He was the number two - Now he’s the number one. John Russell gets the Sligo Rovers manager’s job on a permanent basis. We speak to the new Rovers 'gaffer'. It’s Leitrim against Sligo in the Tailteann Cup quarter-final. Andy Moran reckons Leitrim could yet have a longer championship summer than his native county. Sligo’s minor hurlers are in an All-Ireland final this weekend. Team manager Martin Feeney will explain the work that’s gone into achieving that. Plus - it’s not too often that Le...

John Russell appointed new Sligo Rovers manager

June 02, 2022 18:40 - 5 minutes - 3.69 MB

John Russell has been appointed as Sligo Rovers new manager. Having initially taken temporary charge of the team following the departure of Liam Buckley, he's now been given the job until the end of the 2023 season.

Up And Running Sat 4th Of Jue Mixdown 1

June 02, 2022 18:34 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MB

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Up And Running Sat 4th Of June Bairbre Meehan and Luke Irwin

June 02, 2022 18:34 - 22 minutes - 31.3 MB

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"A momentous occasion for the boys" - Sligo minor hurlers in All-Ireland final

June 02, 2022 16:43 - 4 minutes - 3.21 MB

Sligo minor hurlers play Mayo this Saturday, June 4th, in the Celtic Challenge All-Ireland final at Markievicz Park. Team manager Martin Feeney tells Ocean FM's Austin O'Callaghan's a bit about the team... (Photo: Eamonn McMunn, Sligo GAA)

When in Rome - Sligo group save money in attending Springsteen concert in Italy instead of Dublin

June 02, 2022 11:58 - 7 minutes - 6.5 MB

A group of Bruce Springsteen fans from Sligo are actually SAVING money by attending his concert in Rome next year instead of Dublin. They have saved €200 apiece in flying to Rome and staying for four nights, as opposed to attending the Dublin concert and staying in a hotel for one night

Govt need to prioritise hospital overcrowding ahead of Airport queues insists Consultant

June 02, 2022 11:30 - 8 minutes - 7.87 MB

Dr Fergal Hickey, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Sligo University Hospital, has called on the Government to prioritise reducing overcrowding in hospitals in the way they are sorting the long delays at Dublin Airport. Dr Hickey says the overcrowding at Sligo Hospital's Emergency Department last weekend was the worst ever

Amelia Crowley, Deirdre O’Kane and much more.

June 02, 2022 07:38 - 28 minutes - 65.9 MB

World renowned Druid Theatre plays the Hawk’s Well next week and we speak with actor, Amelia Crowley, as we do with comedian, Deirdre O’Kane, who also plays the Hawk’s Well next week. And Susan O’Keeffe, Director of the Yeats’ Society Sligo, fills us in on the upcoming events in the town for the annual celebration of the great bard’s birthday anniversary.

Eating Carrots improves your vision? Myths about your Eyes

June 01, 2022 12:33 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Eating Carrots improves your vision? Reading in dim light is bad for your eyes? Just some of the myths about your eyes we explored with Martha Ward from Sweeney's Opticians. 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.

Inquest delay into death of woman at Sligo Hospital may have prevented understanding of condition

June 01, 2022 11:47 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

The delay in the holding of an inquest into the death of Dhara Kivlehan during childbirth at Sligo Hospital in 2010 may have prevented a greater understanding of the medical condition from which she died. Sally Rowlette died from the same condition three years later - that's according to Senior Counsel, Roger Murray, lead author of a new book, Medical Inquests

MEP to raise Dublin Airport debacle at European level

June 01, 2022 11:32 - 6 minutes - 5.56 MB

Midlands North West MEP, Colm Markey, says Ireland's reputation as a popular tourist destination could be severely damaged as a result of the chaotic scenes at Dublin Airport last weekend, and the cost of hotel accommodation. Mr Markey is now to raise the matter at the European Parliament's Tourism committee

Looking after hanging baskets and window boxes - In The Garden

May 31, 2022 16:01 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

This week's In The Garden with Liam Feeney of Feeney's Garden Centre