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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Closed restaurants in Sligo on Bank Holiday gives a poor image says businessman
August 03, 2022 10:47 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBBusinesses which were closed in Sligo Town on August Bank Holiday Monday have been criticised by local restauranteur Anthony Gray. He says he turned hundreds of customers away from his business because others were closed and says it portrays a very poor image of Sligo for tourism, and proposes solutions to the problem
Garda appeal for witnesses to Kilcar accident to come forward
August 02, 2022 13:49 - 6 minutes - 5.54 MBGardai in Donegal are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic collision in Kilcar over a week ago to come forward with information. They are also issuing advice on caravan security, as Garda Ciara Gibbons outlines on this week's On The Beat
AIB urged to restore full banking services to Manorhamilton
August 02, 2022 13:35 - 5 minutes - 5.29 MBA protest has taken place outside AIB in Manorhamilton calling for the branch to be included in the recent u-turn in the decision to provide more cashless bank branches. It follows the downgrading of the branch at the end of last year
When did our leaders ever milk a cow? - Local farmer anger at carbon emissions deal
August 02, 2022 12:08 - 9 minutes - 8.34 MBA former Chairman of County Sligo IFA claims the Government agreement on a 25% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by the agricultural sector shows no understanding of farming in the West of Ireland. Eddie Davitt says the move does not take into account that farmers in this region are not big polluters
"Tonight, it wasn't good enough" - Rovers boss John Russell
July 31, 2022 22:06 - 3 minutes - 5 MBSligo Rovers John Russell laments a poor cup performance against Wexford on Sunday evening which sees Rovers out of the FAI Cup.
"We let ourselves down tonight" - Sligo Rovers Adam McDonnell on cup exit
July 31, 2022 21:57 - 3 minutes - 4.3 MBSligo Rovers midfielder Adam McDonnell to Sligo Rovers FAI Cup exit (in conversation with Mark Halton)
"The greatest feeling I've ever felt" - Sligo's Brian Colsh on World bronze medal
July 31, 2022 18:34 - 7 minutes - 8.39 MBSligo Rowing Club's Brian Colsh chats with Austin O'Callaghan after his bronze medal for Ireland at the World Under-23 Rowing Championships in Italy.
"Our biggest game in seven years" - Bunninadden manager Willie Gormley on winning promotion
July 31, 2022 18:08 - 2 minutes - 3.55 MBBunninadden manager Willie Gormley gives his reaction to Donal Ryan following his side's promotion to Division 1 on Sunday thanks to their 1-16 to 1-14 victory over Owenmore Gaels.
Pop-up swimming pool coming to Tubbercurry
July 29, 2022 14:20 - 3 minutes - 1.53 MBThe south Sligo town of Tubbercurry is set to get its own swimming pool this September with the provision of a pop-up swimming pool for a three-month period. The pool will be indoors, heated, fully equipped, fully accessible and has changing facilities. Deirdre Lavin, Sports Co-ordinator with Sligo Sport & Recreation Partnership, explains more.
Ardara hotel to close to tourists as it accommodates Ukrainian refugees
July 29, 2022 13:12 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBDonegal councillor Anthony Molloy says a balance needs to be struck as more hotels close to tourists to accommodate Ukrainian refugees. He's been reacting to the closure to tourists next month of the Nesbitt Arms Hotel in Ardara and is concerned at the effect on local tourism
I felt shame and embarrassment - Rape victim Sineád speaks out
July 29, 2022 11:49 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBSineád O'Neill of Killybegs has given a very honest interview of her ordeal, after her attacker was yesterday jailed for 17 years for rape, assault and coercive control. Sineád says she actually felt shame at becoming a victim, and that although she knew her life was in danger, she could not do anything
Up And Runing Sat 30th July - Tanktek 4D
July 29, 2022 09:39 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBComing up on this mornings Up and Running Aisling Dunne Head of public policy with Bolt Bikes Dr Paul Tansey co founder and chief Executive at Tantek4D
Sligo Rovers 2 Motherwell 0 - The full match commentary 28/07/2022
July 29, 2022 09:19 - 1 hour - 98.2 MBThe full match commentary from Sligo Rovers v Motherwell on Thursday night, as described by the Ocean FM Sport commentary team of Donal Ryan and Sean Connor.
The goals! - 'Blaney Shane' & Mighty Max
July 28, 2022 21:24 - 2 minutes - 5.59 MBHow Ocean FM Sport described the goals from Shane Blaney and Max Mata during Thursday's night's historic 2-0 Euro win (3-0 on agg) against Motherwell. Commentary from Donal Ryan & Sean Connor.
"It's a big statement for us and for the League of Ireland" - Rovers boss John Russell
July 28, 2022 20:56 - 4 minutes - 6.38 MBSligo Rovers manager John Russell on a famous European night at the Showgrounds.
"Absolutely buzzing - we knew we could do it" - Rovers keeper Luke McNicholas
July 28, 2022 20:43 - 1 minute - 2.26 MBSligo Rovers Luke McNicholas gives his reaction to knocking Motherwell out of Europe.
"I've been doing a lot of them in training" - Sligo Rovers Shane Blaney on his wonder-free
July 28, 2022 20:33 - 2 minutes - 3.26 MBSligo Rovers defender Shane Blaney on Rovers Euro win against Motherwell - and that moment of magic from the free-kick.
"We knew we were just as good as them" - Aidan Keena on Euro win
July 28, 2022 20:29 - 51 seconds - 1.17 MBOcean FM's Player of the Match Aidan Keena gives Donal Ryan his postmatch reaction following Thursday night's 2-0 win over Motherwell (3-0 on agg), which sent the SPL side tumbling out of Europe.
'There's a buzz about the community' - St Catherine's FC 7-a-side tournament set for kick-off
July 28, 2022 14:23 - 3 minutes - 2.55 MBMalachy Murrin, Master of Ceremonies at the St Catherine's FC seven-a-side tournament chats with Austin O'Callaghan about this Saturday's programme of events.
Don't bite the hand that feeds say local farmers as carbon emissions talks continue
July 28, 2022 11:31 - 22 minutes - 21 MBLocal farmers and farming representatives offer their views on the Government talks to reach agreement on the percentage level of carbon emissions reduction for the agricultural sector. James Conway, Gerry Loftus and Gerry Pilkington all believe that aside from targets, a plan is need to ensure farming continues to be viable
Michael O’Dea, Eileen O’Toole and much more.
July 28, 2022 08:42 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MBMichael O’Dea reads from his new poetry collection. We speak with actor/musician, Eileen O’Toole, co-founder of the upcoming Drumshanbo Literary Weekend. And co-founder of Leitrim Sculpture Centre, Séamus Dunbar, talks sculpting and his upcoming masterclass at the LSC. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever you find your podcasts. Just search OceanFmIreland.
"We knew Sligo were at this level for a reason" - Motherwell boss Graham Alexander
July 27, 2022 16:05 - 4 minutes - 9.9 MBMotherwell manager Graham Alexander talks to Ocean FM's Mark Halton about Thursday evening's Europa Conference League 2nd leg at the Showgrounds.
Twin donkey foals doing well after birth at Skreen farm
July 27, 2022 13:43 - 6 minutes - 5.74 MBThere's only a 1% chance of donkey foals being born, but that's what happened at a farm in Skreen in Co Sligo last week. Brian Finneran says both foals are doing well, despite the low survival odds facing them
How To Plan Your Ideal Garden - This Week's In The Garden
July 27, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBLiam Feeney outlines four easy steps to consider before deciding on how to plan your garden, on this week's In The Garden
Ocean Drive July 26th With 80s Reunion Interview
July 26, 2022 18:35 - 17 minutes - 40.6 MBOcean Drive July 26th With 80s Reunion Interview
Employers urged to provide compassionate leave for workers mourning dead pets
July 26, 2022 12:15 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MBAnimal charity, Dogs Trust, has outlined more details regarding its proposal to have employers offer compassionate leave to workers who are grieving the loss of a pet. A campaign is now underway to bring this about, with the charity suggesting a day's paid leave be available for those whose pets die
120 cancellations of local bus services in a month unacceptable says Sligo FF
July 26, 2022 11:04 - 7 minutes - 7.23 MBThe Sligo Fianna Fail Comhairle Dail Ceanntair has called on Bus Eireann to explain why 120 bus services have been cancelled in the region in the past month. The group say the situation is wholly unacceptable, as PRO Padraig Cawley outlines
Martin to lead FF into next Election insists Minster O'Brien
July 26, 2022 10:41 - 10 minutes - 9.25 MBHousing Minister Darragh O'Brien insists Micheál Martin will lead Fianna Fail into the next General Election and there is no mood for change, nor backbench TD revolt. Minister O'Brien is on a day-long visit to Co Sligo today
Maureen O’Dowd, Maeve McGowan and much more.
July 26, 2022 10:07 - 27 minutes - 62.3 MBMaureen O’Dowd of the Coleman Music Centre and Maeve McGowan of the Hawk’s Well fill us in on their Summer Progammes. We also look at the Sligo Jazz Project and we pay a small tribute to the late Séamus Tansey RIP,one of Ireland’s greatest ever flute players. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever you find your podcasts. Just search OceanFmIreland.
Susan O’Keeffe, Patrick Carayannis and much more.
July 26, 2022 09:49 - 27 minutes - 62.8 MBDirector of Yeats Society Sligo, Susan O’Keeffe fills us in on the upcoming Yeats’ Summer School and we talk with Patrick Carayannis, founder of the Piseógs, a wonderful Ska band based in the North West ahead of its concert on August 6th at Manorhamilton Castle. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever you find your podcasts. Just search OceanFmIreland.
The Connacht Rugby family gets ready to cycle for Claire
July 25, 2022 14:53 - 11 minutes - 9.09 MBPlayers, coaches, staff and friends of Connacht Rugby (including Head Coach Andy Friend) are preparing to Cycle4Claire across the five counties of Connacht on Saturday, August 13th. The cycle aims to raise cash for Sligo native Claire Carpenter (partner of former Connacht Rugby women's head coach Ross Mannion, who suffered a stroke in February of this year. Austin O'Callaghan spoke to Connacht Rugby's Joe Gorham and Sligo's Charlie Harrison (who's a good friend of the family) about this fun...
The Rovers Review 24/07/2022
July 24, 2022 18:30 - 42 minutes - 97.4 MBAustin O’Callaghan and Ronan Flanagan reflect on another memorable victory for Sligo Rovers in the Europa Conference League. We hear from supporters, manager John Russell and defender Shane Blaney following last Thursday's 1-0 victory.
Tommy McManus Perpetual Cup
July 24, 2022 17:01 - 4 minutes - 10.7 MBMary Stephenson, daughter of Tommy McManus talks to Austin O'Callaghan about the upcoming perpetual cup for under 7, under 9 and under 11 footballers which takes place at Glenfarne/ Kiltyclogher club grounds St. Mary's on Saturday, July 30th.
"Nobody comes up here to lose" - The rise of lawn bowls in Sligo
July 24, 2022 11:32 - 19 minutes - 15.5 MBOcean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan pays a visit Sligo Lawn Bowls Club in Cleveragh.
Friday Panel 2207
July 22, 2022 11:18 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThe Friday panel on North West today this week consisted of Sligo Strandhill Fine Gael councillor Sinead Maguire and Sligo Fianna Fáil, Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor Paul Taylor. During the course of the discussion Cllr. Taylor confirmed that he will be seeking a nomination from Fianna Fáil to contest the next general election. He also confirmed that if this failed materialise he would consider running as independent candidate.
The goal - Aidan Keena's matchwinner v Motherwell
July 22, 2022 03:33 - 4 minutes - 5.86 MBHow Ocean FM Sport described Aidan Keena's matchwinner against Motherwell on Thursday night...
Motherwell V Sligo Rovers - The Commentary 21/07/2022
July 22, 2022 03:23 - 1 hour - 157 MBFormer Sligo Rovers boss Willie McStay joined Austin O'Callaghan on commentary for Thursday night's Europa Conference League tie between Motherwell and Rovers at Fir Park. Here's what happened...
"We'll go into 2nd leg with the same belief" - Sligo Rovers defender Shane Blaney
July 22, 2022 03:04 - 2 minutes - 3.71 MBSligo Rovers defender Shane Blaney on Thursday's memorable 1-0 win against Motherwell.
"We felt we had a big performance in us" - 'Rustler' on Sligo Rovers 1-0 win
July 22, 2022 02:49 - 4 minutes - 5.55 MBSligo Rovers manager John Russell pays tribute to his players and backroom team following Thursday night's 1-0 European win away to Scottish Premier League side Motherwell.
Listen Back: Motherwell 0-1 Sligo Rovers 21/07/2022
July 21, 2022 21:01 - 1 hour - 157 MBListen back to Sligo Rovers (Ireland) historic 1-0 victory over Motherwell (Scotland) in the UEFA Europa Conference League as described by on Ocean FM by Austin O’Callaghan and 1994 treble winning player-manager with Sligo Rovers, Willie McStay.
Johnny Kenny looking forward to being a Rovers 'fan' tonight at Motherwell game
July 21, 2022 15:40 - 6 minutes - 8.34 MBCeltic's Johnny Kenny will be among the hundreds of Sligo Rovers supporters at Thursday night's Europa Conference League 1st leg tie at Fir Park. He spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan a few hours before kick-off.
Free school transport for the 2022 -2023 school year
July 21, 2022 13:45 - 10 minutes - 9.39 MBDr. Bláithín Gallagher, Member of the National Executive Committee and Constituency Spokesperson for the Green Party said that the waiving of fees for school transport will provide welcome relief to many families.
Removing cash services from 70 AIB branches unacceptable
July 21, 2022 11:46 - 8 minutes - 7.47 MBThe decision to remove cash services at AIB branches, 6 in County Donegal is the wrong decision . Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty said that it further erodes public confidence in the banking sector to put the interests of customers first.
"I just feel the time is right" - Declan Bonner on stepping away from Donegal
July 20, 2022 21:04 - 3 minutes - 4.56 MBOutgoing Donegal senior football manager Declan Bonner speaks to Ocean FM Sport's Ciaran Cannon following Wednesday evening's county board meeting.
Up And Running Stride foot and ankle Clinic and Five Star Fun
July 20, 2022 18:43 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBComing up on this mornings show Lucia Byrne from stridefootandankle.ie New Clinic in Donegal Town Micheal Farrel from fivestarfun.ie
Another blow to rural areas, it's backwards we're going
July 20, 2022 14:48 - 9 minutes - 8.64 MBThere are people in the Killybegs, Kilcar areas that have to stand outside their homes to get security codes sent to their mobile phones to access online banking. Six branches of AIB in County Donegal to go cashless is another blow to rural Ireland
Left high and dry at bus stop in West Sligo
July 20, 2022 10:35 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBThe comfort of public transport is hard to beat , however when there has been a number of disruptions to the service in the West Sligo area , people will think about using it. It's disappointing when you check in the morning that the service is running and are told that it is, but it ends up that this is not the case
Fear of them and Us
July 19, 2022 13:15 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBWe do not want discrimination against the refugees coming into Ireland but not at the expense of our own people. It's time to look at our limits, Fianna Fail Councillor Michael Naughton speaking on North West Today this morning
Ocean Drive Sligo Jazz 18th July
July 18, 2022 18:09 - 22 minutes - 50.9 MBOcean Drive Sligo Jazz 18th July
The world's fastest growing fitness race - Hyrox
July 18, 2022 13:18 - 6 minutes - 4.88 MBOne of the world's fastest growing fitness races, Hyrox, comes to Bundoran this Monday evening, July 18th, featuring world champion Hunter Maguire. BMS Warehouse Gym in Bundoran, Ireland's first Hyrox-affiliated gym in Ireland, will host the event. Owner Seamus Smyth gave Ocean FM Sport a beginners guide to Hyrox, when they spoke last week.