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
Summerhill College holds conference on support for students with autism after leaving school
August 18, 2022 14:01 - 12 minutes - 11 MBSummerhill College student, Kevin McLoughlin, his mother, Florence and the Principal of Summerhill College in Sligo, Paul Keogh, joined us in studio to talk about the support available to those with autism when they leave post-primary school. The College is hosting a special conference on the issue on 24th September
Geraldine's Field of Hope after tragic loss of her entire family
August 18, 2022 13:07 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBAn unspeakable tragedy - Geraldine Mullan lost her husband, John, and children, Tomás and Amelia, in a car accident two years ago, and this weekend, opens her Field of Hope project in Co Donegal, to remember them all, and give hope to others
Tubbercurry businesswoman slams Bank of Ireland commitment to local communities
August 18, 2022 10:32 - 9 minutes - 9.11 MBFormer President of Tubbercurry Chamber of Commerce, Mary Barry, has questioned Bank of Ireland's commitment to local communities and the record of Francesca McDonagh as CEO. She says she can't see how the outgoing head helped communities to thrive, after closing 88 branches in one year
"It's brilliant that players can play in their own age group"- Calry/ St. Joseph's' Chris Donaghy
August 17, 2022 10:58 - 1 minute - 1.05 MBCalry/ St. Joseph's under 19 manager Chris Donaghy spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Ronan Flanagan following his side's two-point victory over Coolaney/ Mullinabreena to win the inaugural Sligo Under 19 C Championship final on Tuesday evening.
Chair of Sligo GAA confident of achieving gender quotas on all committees
August 16, 2022 13:21 - 6 minutes - 5.75 MBWe'll do it because it's the right thing to do - not because of funding - the Chair of Sligo GAA, Sean Carroll, insists the association is committed to the 40% gender quota requirement on all sporting body committees, and is confident moves are in place to achieve that target within the specified time
GAA need to step up to gender balance requirements says ex-Sligo GAA official
August 15, 2022 14:14 - 9 minutes - 8.32 MBA former Co Sligo GAA official says elements within the Association are showing resistance to change in relation to a greater representation of females on its various executives. Former PRO and County Secretary, Gerry O'Connor, has been reacting to the indication by the Sports Minister that he'll cut funding to sporting bodies that don't meet gender quotas
Criticism of lack of bins at Mullaghmore Beach as weekend rubbish left behind
August 15, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.55 MBThere was quite an amount of rubbish left behind by visitors at Mullaghmore Beach over the weekend. And the situation was not helped by the absence of any litter bins in the area, which has been criticised
No prospect of return of full banking services at AIB Manorhamilton
August 15, 2022 11:46 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBAIB Bank has confirmed to a local action group that the branch based in Manorhamilton will not be returning to providing full cash services. It was hoped that the Bank might have had cash services restored there after its u-turn to remove cash services from 70 other branches
"A tough day out today"- Eastern Harps manager Stephen Powell on Championship final defeat
August 14, 2022 18:39 - 17 seconds - 425 KBOcean FM Sport's Monica Henry gets the thoughts of Eastern Harps manager Stephen Powell following his side's six-point defeat to St. Mary's in the Sligo LGFA Intermediate Championship final on Sunday
"We defended really well"- St. Mary's manager Shane Breheny following Intermediate Championship win
August 14, 2022 18:36 - 46 seconds - 1.07 MBSt. Mary's manager Shane Breheny speaks to Ocean FM Sport's Monica Henry following his side's six-point victory over Eastern Harps in the Sligo LGFA Intermediate Football Championship final on Sunday.
“Delighted to get off to a winning start”- SOH manager Bauabbse post St. Patrick’s Dromhair victory
August 14, 2022 11:13 - 3 minutes - 5.4 MBOcean FM Sport's PJ Leddy gets the thoughts of Ballinamore Seán O’Heslins manager Eddie Bauabbse following his side's victory over St. Patrick’s Dromahair in Round One of the Connacht Gold Leitrim Senior Football Championship.
“We know we're just beginning”- St. Patrick’s Dromahair manager Padraig Clancy
August 14, 2022 11:07 - 4 minutes - 5.7 MBSt. Patrick’s Dromahair manager Padraig Clancy reflects on his side's defeat to Ballinamore Seán O'Heslins in Round One of Connacht Gold Senior Football Championship on Saturday evening.
"We'll stick together"- Glencar- Manor manager Martin Greene post Leitrim Gaels defeat
August 13, 2022 08:37 - 4 minutes - 3.99 MBGlencar Manor manager Martin Greene discusses his side's three-point defeat to Leitrim Gaels in the Connacht Gold Leitrim Senior Football Championship
“Getting the goals was huge”- Leitrim Gaels manager Paul Prior post Glencar Manor win
August 13, 2022 08:23 - 2 minutes - 1.85 MBOcean FM Sport's PJ Leddy gets the thoughts of Leitrim Gaels manager Paul Prior following his side's 3-10 to 0-16 victory over Glencar Manor in the Connacht Gold Leitrim Senior Football Championship on Friday evening.
"Delighted with the performance" John Russell post Viking FK 2nd Leg
August 12, 2022 13:09 - 1 minute - 1.11 MBOcean FM Sport's Ronan Flanagan gets the thoughts of Sligo Rovers manager John Russell following his side's 1-0 victory over Viking FK in the Europa Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round 2nd Leg.
"These are the nights I want to be involved in"- Kailin Barlow post Viking FK 2nd Leg
August 12, 2022 13:05 - 1 minute - 1.21 MBSligo Rovers midfielder Kailin Barlow spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Ronan Flanagan following Sligo Rovers 1-0 victory over Viking FK in the Europa Conference League 3rd Qualifying Round 2nd Leg on Thursday evening.
The Kilty Live project - 5 years on
August 12, 2022 11:14 - 8 minutes - 8.11 MBIt's five years since the initiative to regenerate the village of Kiltyclogher - Kilty Live. Where families were encourage to come and live and work there, as a means of increasing the population, and retaining its two-teacher school - so has it worked?
Heritage Week in Sligo launched
August 11, 2022 14:36 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBNational Heritage Week is taking place from 13th to 21st August, and Sligo County Council has outlined the events it has planned. Heritage Officer Siobhan Ryan and Chair of the Sligo Heritage Forum Cllr Donal Gilroy outline more
Lough Gill swim aims to raise more money for Hospice
August 11, 2022 14:02 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBThe annual Lough Gill Swim in aid of North West Hospice is back with a bang this Saturday - the event has raised almost 400k for Hospice and was organised in memory of Neill McGarry. Marcella McGarry and Don O'Connor will be among those taking part
Donegal animal welfare organisation adds to condemnation of Puck Fair festival
August 11, 2022 12:12 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBAnimals in Donegal Aid Sanctuary has added its voice to the growing criticism of the Puck Fair festival in Co Kerry. Tara Lafferty of the group says it's no longer acceptable to treat goats in such a way, or any sentient beings
NW won't miss out on heatwave this time - Hot weekend beckons
August 11, 2022 11:08 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBIt's going to be hot, hot, hot across the North West this weekend, with the region finally getting a prolonged period of sunshine. However, the weather may break on Sunday evening, according to Kenneth McDonagh of the Donegal Weather Channel
Lily Greer, Rachels Barber and The Hair and Beauty Quater
August 11, 2022 10:37 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB-We play an interview with Lily Greer 100 years old who sadly passed away this week. -Rachel Cawley opens her new Barbers shop in Ballisodare - Muireann Mc Dermott and Irene Townsend joins us from The Hair and Beauty Quater
Lily Greer, Rachels Barber and The Hair and Beauty Quarter
August 11, 2022 10:37 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB-We play an interview with Lily Greer 100 years old who sadly passed away this week. -Rachel Cawley opens her new Barbers shop in Ballisodare - Muireann Mc Dermott and Irene Townsend joins us from The Hair and Beauty Quater
Business Show 13th August Mixdown 1
August 11, 2022 10:37 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB-We play an interview with Lily Greer 100 years old who sadly passed away this week. -Rachel Cawley opens her new Barbers shop in Ballisodare - Muireann Mc Dermott and Irene Townsend joins us from The Hair and Beauty Quater
Ocean Drive With Danny O Connor Live Aug 10th
August 10, 2022 18:18 - 22 minutes - 51.5 MBOcean Drive With Danny O Connor Live Aug 10th
First ever Pride parade in Leitrim to take place next week
August 10, 2022 13:51 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBLeitrim is to host its first ever Pride parade. The parade takes place in Carrick on Shannon on 20th August, part of a series of events for the week of the Pride Festival, as the Chair of Leitrim Pride, Charley Utting, outlines
Donegal student faced with prospect of sleeping in car due to accommodation shortage
August 10, 2022 13:08 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MBA Donegal student, heading to third level education for the first time in Cork, is facing the option of sleeping in his car because of the lack of accommodation. That's according to his family, who have raised the crisis with Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig
Sligo's tourism attractions highlighted in Washington Post article
August 09, 2022 13:38 - 8 minutes - 7.7 MBThe Washington Post newspaper has highlighted the various tourism attractions that Sligo and Yeats Country has to offer - the article was produced by writer James J.R. Patterson, who's been telling us why he was drawn to the NW of Ireland, having never been in Ireland before
GAA clubs not yet in a position to accommodate Ukrainian refugees - Regan
August 09, 2022 11:22 - 5 minutes - 5.11 MBFormer Leitrim senior footballer, Colin Regan, who is community and health manager with the GAA, has been explaining why clubs are not currently in a position to accommodate Ukrainian refugees at their facilities. He says the GAA were first approached about this in April, but now is not an appropriate time to consider the proposal
Call for provision of Centre to deal with homeless and street drinking issue in Sligo
August 08, 2022 13:18 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBIt's claimed that Sligo needs to follow the example of Derry in a providing a Centre to help deal with its homeless and street drinking issue. Justin Coughlan has been responding to the growing number of anti-social behaviour incidents of late at Rockwood Parade
Sabina Higgins praised as PBP party in Sligo condemn Govt warmongering agenda
August 08, 2022 13:01 - 7 minutes - 6.88 MBThe People Before Profit party in Sligo has criticised those who have attacked Sabina Higgins for calling for a ceasefire in the Ukrainian war. Party member Nigel Gallagher says such attacks show the 'ruthless warmongering agenda' of the Irish Govt.
Passengers unhappy with overcrowding on Sligo train
August 08, 2022 11:04 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBPassengers on the Sligo-Dublin 11.05am train yesterday morning claim the train was extremely overcrowded and many of those who had pre-booked seats discovered they were not available. Iarnrod Eireann says it arose from a mechanical fault which reduced the number of carriages from 7 to 4
"Brilliant result for us" - Rovers boss John Russell on 2-1 win v Bohs
August 07, 2022 19:03 - 4 minutes - 5.81 MBSligo Rovers manager John Russell on Sunday's 2-1 win against Bohs.
"It's all about character - we definitely have it" - Max Mata on the win over Bohs
August 07, 2022 18:51 - 1 minute - 2.25 MBSligo Rovers two-goal hero Max Mata gives his reaction to Sunday's 2-1 win at home to Bohemians.
"It was a fantastic second-half" Glencar/Manor boss Gerry Hickey on league final win
August 07, 2022 16:16 - 4 minutes - 5.69 MBGlencar/Manorhamilton women's co-manager Gerry Hickey pays tribute to his side's second-half comeback against Ballinamore in Sunday's Division 1 league final (Glencar/Manor winning 2-14 to 2-10).
"It was a dogfight" - Mohill manager Eamonn O'Hara on league final win
August 06, 2022 23:27 - 4 minutes - 6.74 MBMohill manager Eamonn O'Hara speaks to Ocean FM Sport's PJ Leddy after guiding his team to an unbeaten league campaign and Division 1 title on Saturday night. Mohill beat St Mary's in the Division 1 final by 1-11 to 0-13. (This interview was recorded prior to the senior club championship draw being made on Saturday night)
Negotiations 'ongoing' on move of GPs to new Drumcliffe primary care centre
August 05, 2022 14:13 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBIt's hoped that GP services at the new €2.2m Drumcliffe primary care centre in Drumcliffe will be operational in coming weeks. The HSE has indicated to local Clr Donal Gilroy that negotiations with the GPs are ongoing, and Clr Gilroy says the GPs want everything to be right before they make the move
Overcrowding getting worse says Sligo Hospital patient who spent night on trolley
August 05, 2022 12:22 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBRachel Murray of Ballintogher spent last Monday night on a trolley in the Emergency Department of Sligo University Hospital awaiting treatment. Health challenges mean Rachel attends the Hospital frequently as she says the overcrowding is getting worse all the time
Call for clampdown on anti-social behaviour at Rockwood Parade following tourist incident
August 05, 2022 10:43 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBAnne outlines the story of one visitor to Sligo this week who was intimidated by a group of people at Rockwood Parade, as calls increase for a clampdown on anti-social behaviour in the area, and at Riverside. She says she was ashamed of the image of Sligo that the visitor was left with
Tony O'Brien on the Tubbercurry Old Fair Day
August 05, 2022 10:14 - 7 minutes - 12.2 MBThe Tubbercurry Old Fair Day takes places on Wednesday 10th of August 2022. Michelle Gildea spoke with Tony O'Brien about what we can expect. The Francie Boylan Show will be live from there on the day from 11 to 2pm.
The Final Whistle podcast 04/08/2022
August 04, 2022 20:42 - 46 minutes - 37.3 MBReaction from Norway on a chastening European night for Sligo Rovers - plus friends and connections of the late John McGowan, an icon of local sport in Sligo, pay tribute to their friend, mentor and former team-mate.
"Viking are a serious outfit" - Rovers boss John Russell on 5-1 loss
August 04, 2022 20:15 - 2 minutes - 3.52 MBSligo Rovers manager reacts to Thursday's 5-1 hammering against Viking in Norway.
Govt decision on licences for coursing clubs condemned as shameful
August 04, 2022 13:37 - 9 minutes - 8.8 MBThe Irish Council Against Bloodsports has condemned the Government decision to allow coursing clubs capture live hares for the coming winter season as shameful. Tubbercurry hosts a coursing meeting every January and Aideen Yourell of the Council says hares have been killed there as well as everywhere else
Local Sports wrap - Thursday, Aug 4th, 2022
August 04, 2022 12:22 - 6 minutes - 4.92 MBCatch up on the latest local sports news - with Austin O'Callaghan (as of 1.15pm on Thurs)
Support for Sabina Higgins as she clarifies Ukrainian letter
August 04, 2022 11:32 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIt seems public support for Sabina Higgins, wife of President Higgins, is strong in the aftermath of her letter in relation to a ceasefire in the Ukraine-Russia war. She has expressed her dismay that some have criticised her call for a ceasefire and listeners have been reacting
Stoked, Honestly and Sweet Beat its all happening in Strandhill Co Sligo
August 04, 2022 10:50 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBThree great food business in Strandhill Co Sligo. Stoked, Honestly and Sweet Beat
Bundoran the only town complaining about boy racers insists meeting organiser
August 03, 2022 13:44 - 9 minutes - 8.53 MBThe organiser of regular young car enthusiast gatherings in the region insists Bundoran is the only town which complains at their presence. Safe Bride has been responding to the criticism levelled at some of these boy/girl racers who met up in Bundoran on Sunday
"A genuinely down-to-earth person & phenomenal athlete" - Remembering John McGowan
August 03, 2022 12:57 - 3 minutes - 3 MBFor Sligo All-Stars and Ireland basketball international Tom Hickey pays this tribute to his friend, mentor and former team-mate, John McGowan, who has passed away suddenly at the age of 74.
Local sport catch-up: Wednesday, Aug 3rd, 2022
August 03, 2022 12:41 - 9 minutes - 7.56 MBCatch up with the latest local sports news with Austin O'Callaghan (updated at 1:15pm on Wednesday)
Sligo Pride to hold protest march instead of traditional parade
August 03, 2022 12:02 - 4 minutes - 3.9 MBSligo Pride are to stage a protest march this Saturday, and not the traditional parade, as part of its Pride Festival week. They say they are doing so to highlight the fact that the threat of violence against members of the LGBTQA community persists, months after the murders of two men in Sligo