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
Sligo Rovers 3 Shelbourne 1 - commentary highlights
July 03, 2022 10:50 - 6 minutes - 5.18 MBListen back to the key moments of Saturday night's SSE Airtricity Premier Division game between Sligo Rovers and Shelbourne at the Showgrounds, as described by the Ocean FM Sport commentary team of Donal Ryan and Mark Halton.
The Friday Panel, Bobby Jones, Seamus Maye
July 01, 2022 13:38 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBThe cost of living, lowering the voting age to 16, our Irish summer, services at Sligo Hospital, and resumption of gigs and events are all down for discussion on this week's Friday Panel. Guests are Bobby Jones and Seamus Maye
No evidence of any downgrading of Sligo Hospital says consultant as he retires
July 01, 2022 10:57 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBDr Fergal Hickey, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Sligo University Hospital, says he sees no evidence of the gradual downgrading of the Hospital. Dr Hickey retired from his position yesterday, and has been a vocal campaigner over many years for increased bed capacity, and solutions to ease overcrowding and patient delays
The Final Whistle 30/06/2022
June 30, 2022 20:25 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBChris O'Donnell on his Ireland selection for the World Athletics Championships - Lauren Cadden on her gold medal in Santry - Finley Daly on steeplechasing - New Sligo Rovers Frank Liivac on his Showgrounds move - Raff Cretaro on Liam Kerrigan's Italian job - Leitrim Martin McGowan' on Andy Moran's decision to stay put.
O'Donnell selected for World Athletics Championships
June 30, 2022 20:11 - 4 minutes - 2.24 MBIn-form North Sligo athlete Chris O'Donnell gives his reaction to his Ireland selection for the World Athletics Championships in Oregon in mid-July. He'll compete on the 400m and the 4x400 mixed relay.
Brad Stafford, Niamh Moriarty and much more.
June 30, 2022 18:25 - 26 minutes - 61.1 MBBrad Stafford whose exhibition of Ukraine photos takes place this weekend at W8 Ósta, Manorhamilton. Niamh Moriarty, performance and conceptual artist, one of many great acts at this year’s Cairde Arts Festival Sligo. Stephen Brandes, whose new exhibitionSchmerzbau: It’s Not All Just Misery opens Saturdayat the Model, Sligo. And we hear tunes from fiddler/banjo supremo, John Carty, who plays The Glens Centre, July 16th. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherev...
Donegal gave me a fondness for the wild life - Tommy Tiernan
June 30, 2022 14:29 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBComedian Tommy Tiernan has outlined the case for the Donegal Tuesday Rag Week drinking session to become a month-long national event. Tommy returns to his Donegal roots this weekend, beginning with a Tomfoolery gig in Bundoran, and tell us why Donegal is different
Counselling services needed for those affected by Covid insists Leitrim Cllr
June 30, 2022 11:39 - 4 minutes - 4.2 MBThe HSE needs to provide a range of counselling services for those affected by the Covid pandemic and by the effects of lockdown. That's according to Leitrim Cllr Felim Gurn, who raised the matter at this week's Regional Health Forum meeting
Gardening expert Liam brings social media to the boil with potato comments
June 30, 2022 10:46 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MB'When your wife is washing the potatoes' - Ocean's gardening slot presenter, Liam Feeney, has stressed that no offence was meant in comments he made about women washing potatoes, in response to social media reaction. Liam says our world has become much too serious
Weather forecasting is for The Birds insists Mountcharles man
June 29, 2022 15:45 - 7 minutes - 6.98 MBForget about Met Eireann and sophisticated satellites - it's the action of birds that can accurately predict our weather - particularly crows and seagulls. That's according to Mountcharles man, James Wilson, who says the birds indicate we're in for another gloomy month of rain
Sligo adult literacy tutors claim they're being taken advantage of by employer
June 29, 2022 14:57 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBSligo adult literacy tutors, Susan Walsh and Lorcan McNamee, outline the case of tutors in their campaign for better terms and conditions within their employment, The tutors claim they are being taken advantage of, and not treated the same as teachers
'Mindless destruction' of Carrowmore Tombs criticised by former tour guide
June 29, 2022 13:38 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBMindless destruction is how Padraig Meehan, a former tour guide at the Carrowmore Megalithic Tombs in Co Sligo, describes the latest incident of vandalism at the historic site. Padraig says more education is needed to let people know of the importance of looking after such sites
Fancy doing Stand Up Paddling or the Camino Walk?
June 29, 2022 11:47 - 11 minutes - 18.6 MBMonica Mcelhinney and Lorraine Kelly from Focus Ireland here in the North West spoke to The Francie Boylan Show about how you can help out Focus Ireland here in the North West while having fun! You can email [email protected] or Call Monica on 087 9949 653 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 from 11 - 2pm.
Essential plants everyone garden should have - In The Garden with Liam Feeney
June 29, 2022 10:41 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBLiam outlines the three essential plants he feels every garden should have, and answers listeners' questions on all gardening matters - this week's In The Garden with Feeney's Garden Centre
Lowering the voting age to 16 - Pringle outlines his case
June 28, 2022 15:13 - 9 minutes - 8.41 MBA Dail Bill to lower the voting age to 16 is being put forward by Donegal Independent Deputy Thomas Pringle. He's been explaining his reasons for so doing, and rejects criticism that those aged 16 are not mature enough to be given a vote
I'm no bully insists Doherty in response to Varadkar comments
June 28, 2022 12:11 - 10 minutes - 9.41 MBSinn Fein Deputy, Pearse Doherty has rejected claims by Tanaiste Leo Varadkar that he was engaged in bullying during last week's Dail exchanges between them. Deputy Doherty says he doesn't care what Deputy Varadkar says about him and that he needs to get back to dealing with the core issues, and is a leader under pressure
Co Sligo hotel's monthly electricity bill jumps by over €3,000
June 27, 2022 14:42 - 3 minutes - 3.35 MBThe monthly electricity bill for the Yeats County Inn hotel in Curry in Co Sligo has increased from €4,000 to €7,215. Proprietor Michael O'Hara says 'carnage' awaits the SME sector later this year, if such increases continue
Penalties not the way to decide GAA matches - McEniff
June 27, 2022 10:50 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBDonegal All-Ireland winning manager, Brian McEniff, says he doesn't agree with the use of penalties to decide GAA matches. He's been reacting to the brawl scenes in Croke Park yesterday in the championship game between Galway and Armagh
The Rovers Review - 26/06/2022
June 26, 2022 18:16 - 22 minutes - 50.9 MBAustin O'Callaghan and Ronan Flanagan discuss the scramble for tickets to Rovers European game away to Bala Town, Friday night's draw with Drogheda United and the latest academy results.
Youth Soccer podcast 26/06/2022
June 26, 2022 17:49 - 15 minutes - 36 MBTina Beirne joins Austin O'Callaghan in studio for the final Youth Soccer podcast of the season. The picture shows the Sligo-Leitrim under 13 girls team that were defeated in the SFAI Interleague Cup final.
"It was such a surreal feeling"- Sligo AC's Lauren Cadden on National 200m gold
June 26, 2022 16:47 - 8 minutes - 19.2 MBSligo AC's Lauren Cadden speaks to Ocean FM Sport following her gold medal win in the women's 200 metres at Irish Life Health National Senior Track & Field Championships in Santry
"it's a fantastic opportunity for him"- Raff Cretaro on Liam Kerrigan's move to Como 1907
June 26, 2022 16:05 - 12 minutes - 28.5 MBFormer Sligo Rovers player Raff Cretaro gives Ocean FM Sport his reaction to the news that his former Rovers teammate and fellow Tubbercurry native Liam Kerrigan is set to join Italian Serie B Como 1907 from UCD.
Athletics coach Dermot McDermott on Sligo's medal-laden National Senior T & F Championships
June 26, 2022 14:34 - 13 minutes - 29.9 MBSligo AC coach Dermot McDermott speaks to Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan about Lauren Cadden, Ruth Monaghan and the success of the club at the National Senior Track and Field Championships in Santry.
"It's important to keep progressing"- Sligo AC's Finley Daly on national silver
June 26, 2022 13:12 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBSligo AC athlete and Keash native Finley Daly speaks to Ocean FM Sport's Ronan Flanagan following his silver medal in the senior men's 3000 metre steeplechase at the Irish Life Health National Senior Track & Field Championships in Santry
'It's two points dropped' - Sligo Rovers manager on Friday night's 0-0 draw with Drogheda
June 25, 2022 10:30 - 6 minutes - 8.95 MBSligo Rovers manager John Russell gives his reaction to Friday night's 0-0 draw with Drogheda United, to Oisin Langan.
The Friday Panel, Martin Kenny, Bernie O'Hara
June 24, 2022 14:26 - 37 minutes - 33.8 MBThis week's Friday Panel discuss the Leo Varadkar-Pearse Doherty Dail row, the Sligo Hospital cath lab service, cost of living, the Pride Festival, outdoor festivals, and bonfire night. Guests are TD Martin Kenny and Bernie O'Hara
Sligo Traveller alleges discrimination is rife as she struggles to find a job
June 24, 2022 11:18 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MBWinnie Ward is a member of the travelling community in Sligo - she claims discrimination against travellers is still prevalent in society - and bases her comments on her experiences in trying to source employment in the past week
Sazerac's Helen Mullholand and Julea Wasson from Wasson interiors
June 24, 2022 08:59 - 22 minutes - 30.7 MBHelen Mulholland from Sazerac joins us to discuss the takeover of Lough Gill Distillery. Julea Wasson on the rebranding of Plan Four interiors
Co Sligo's Jessica Reynolds wins Connacht Girls Golf Championship
June 23, 2022 14:51 - 57 seconds - 449 KB13-year-old Jessica Reynolds won the 2022 Connacht Junior Girls Championship at Castle Dargan Golf Club on Thursday. The Rosses Point teenager spoke with Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan after her win.
Survivor of 4 heart attacks says Cath Lab facilities for Sligo Hospital are vital
June 23, 2022 14:06 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBVince Hearns of Sligo has suffered four heart attacks in his lifetime, the first back in 1985. and he says the provision of Cath Lab services were vital in keeping him alive. He's been reacting to the ending of Cath Lab facilities at Sligo Hospital in a week's time
Ocean Drive With Ryan Mc MullanJune 22nd
June 22, 2022 18:29 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBOcean Drive with Ryan Mc Mullan Live in Studio
Connacht Fleadh off to a flier in Sligo
June 22, 2022 15:47 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBSligo is currently hosting the Connacht Fleadh, the first time it has done so since 1986. To mark the occasion, young musicians Sinead Johnston from Tubbercurry and Emma Benson from Keadue joined us in studio to give a flavour of what's in store, as did Bartly Gavin of the organising committee
Sinead Dooley Eirgrid on SEAI Grants and the future for the North West
June 22, 2022 11:45 - 11 minutes - 18.1 MBSinead Dooley from Eirgrid spoke to The Francie Boylan Show on Ocean FM ahead of their Roadshow at the Sligo Park Hotel. She spoke about SEAI Grants and how the farming community could really benefit from these. www.Eirgrid.ie The Francie Boylan Show airs weekdays 11-2pm.
'An absolute scandal' - Minster challenged in Dail over end of Sligo Cath Lab service
June 22, 2022 10:37 - 10 minutes - 9.32 MBJunior Minister Mary Butler agreed with local TDs in the Dail last night that the imminent ending of Cath Lab facilities at Sligo University Hospital was devastating news. However, Deputies Marian Harkin and Martin Kenny said the response was disappointing and a permanent Cath Lab in Sligo is essential
Donegal pensioner says Bus Eireann's online booking system is a mess
June 21, 2022 14:32 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBA Donegal pensioner says the online booking system operated by Bus Eireann is unfair and that many aren't aware of the system in place, or how to use it. She's had issues getting seats on the Dublin Airport to Donegal, and Donegal to Derry bus routes this week
Feighan pledges to act to restore Sligo's Cath Lab service
June 21, 2022 10:50 - 7 minutes - 6.52 MBJunior Health Minister, Frank Feighan, says the Minister for Health knows his views 'loud and clear' on the restoration of Cath Lab services at Sligo University Hospital. The facility is coming to an end in 9 days time with service users being advised to avail of the facility in Galway
New Cathaoirleach seeks to restore Sligo's image after recent horrific incidents
June 20, 2022 14:49 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBThe newly elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says he hopes to restore the county's image during his term after recent incidents in the county of hate crime, murders, sexual assault and attacks on the elderly. Cllr Michael Clarke says it's a huge honour to take the Chair and has been outlining his priorities
€51,000 for 9 days car rental - Visitor can hire a helicopter for less
June 20, 2022 13:17 - 2 minutes - 2.59 MBA man due to visit Ireland has been quoted a car rental price of €51,000 for 9 days. The issue has been highlighted by his brother-in-law, former Leitrim Cllr John McCartin, who has done the maths and says hiring a helicopter would be cheaper
'Nothing to keep young people here' - Residents' anger at cost of living protest
June 20, 2022 10:06 - 9 minutes - 8.98 MBAngry residents outlined the desperate situation they face at the weekend cost of living protest outside the Town Hall in Sligo. The Sligo protest was one of a number of such protests held countrywide
The Rovers Review 19/06/2022
June 19, 2022 19:03 - 36 minutes - 83.9 MBRonan Flanagan and Dónal Ryan discuss all things Sligo Rovers on an extended The Rovers Review. They reflect on Saturday's north-west derby victory over Finn Harps which included a first-team debut for another player who came through Sligo Rovers underage academy. We also hear from Senior Women's player Pixie O'Hara following her Ireland under 19 call-up for a training camp and friendly with England at the end of June.
Youth Soccer podcast 19/06/2022- The Kennedy Cup
June 19, 2022 18:29 - 22 minutes - 52.2 MBTina Beirne and Austin O'Callaghan discuss the Kennedy Cup and memorable moments throughout the Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer season. The Youth Soccer podcast is broadcast every Sunday on Ocean FM at 5:30pm. Pictured are the Sligo-Leitrim boys team that participated in the 2022 Kennedy Cup in Limerick.
The Friday Panel, Fr Pat Lombard, Jim Lawlor
June 17, 2022 13:47 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBPresident Higgins outburst on our housing policy, the cost of living, the Varadkar-Doherty Dail row, fuel costs and levy on coffee cups, among the topic up for discussion on this week's Friday Panel. Guests are Fr Pat Lombard and Jim Lawlor
Varadkar and Doherty setting bad example for children says angry parent
June 17, 2022 13:22 - 6 minutes - 5.86 MBA local parent has slammed the antics in the Dail yesterday between Pearse Doherty and Leo Varadkar. and says it gives bad example to young children. She says she's disgusted at the insult-throwing, while she tries to teach her 7 year old to show respect to others
Cath Lab facility at Sligo Hospital to close, management confirms
June 17, 2022 10:24 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBThe Cath Lab service at Sligo University Hospital is to cease at the end of June, with those requiring the service being directed to Galway. The Saolta Group has confirmed the news this morning, TD Marc MacSharry has raised concerns over those suffering heart attacks now having to be transferred elsewhere
Donegal International Rally 2022 - The Preview
June 16, 2022 20:28 - 49 minutes - 39.5 MBOcean FM's preview of the 2022 Joule Donegal International Rally - with special studio guest, three-time Donegal rally winner Eugene Donnelly. Brought to you courtesy of Atlantic Metals, Carraroe, Sligo.
Brídín, Chris Meehan and much more
June 16, 2022 18:21 - 28 minutes - 65.7 MBOur guests are multi-instrumentalist and singer, Brídín, who plays the Hawk’s Well next week and country music legend, Chris Meehan, who plays with his Redneck Friends in Ballinamore. We also take a look at What’s On and What’s Happening in the arts world North West. All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever you find your podcasts. Just search OceanFmIreland.
P Mac NWT 1606
June 16, 2022 10:21 - 13 minutes - 15 MBThe Donegal Sinn Fein TD Pádraig Mac Lochlainn has taken issue with the leader of the Green Party Eamon Ryan and his advice for those struggling with fuels costs to go to their local Dole offices. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has dismissed calls for further relief for motorists facing soaring prices at the pumps. Instead, he said if people are struggling with paying for petrol or diesel, they should apply to their local social welfare office for help. Deputy Mac Lochlainn earlier spoke to...
Fr Morty of Ardaghey celebrates ordination anniversary 9 years after terminal cancer diagnosis
June 15, 2022 15:27 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBFr Morty O'Shea, curate in Ardaghey, Inver in Donegal, celebrated 25 years as a priest last week. However, medical experts did not expect him to reach that milestone, after he was given a devastating cancer diagnosis nine years ago
Crows attacking people in Sligo a rare occurrence say Birdwatch Ireland
June 15, 2022 15:02 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBThere have been numerous reports of crows attacking people in one particular area of Sligo Town in recent weeks, and the North West Today show was contacted about this. Niall Hatch of Birdwatch Ireland says such incidents would normally be very rare, and has been outlining why this may be happening
Eirgrid, Dmac Media and Armada Timberworks
June 15, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MB- Mark Foley CEO of Eirgrid -David McEvoy DMAC Media -Oisin Brady Armada Timberworks