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It's 20 years ago this week since the famous interview between Roy Keane and RTE's Tommie Gorman, after the Irish captain had sensationally left the World Cup squad in Saipan. Tommie reflects on the interview - he feels there was still a desire by Keane to return to the squad at the time and gives his opinion on what he believed ignited the entire …

The Roscommon Fianna Fail Senator who was forced to sleep in his car twice in recent months due to non-availability of accommodation in Dublin says a discussion is needed on the price of hotel rooms. Senator Eugene Murphy has defended the way in which he chose to highlight the issueBởi OceanFM Ireland

There's to be no prosecutions arising from the investigation into alleged postal voter fraud in the Sligo County Council Local Elections of 2019. Cllr Declan Bree says he's disappointed but not surprised at the DPP decision, when there are clearly discrepancies in what went on in the Ballymote-Tubbecurry electoral area…

The last moments of Monday night's Sligo Rovers v Derry City game, as described by Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan & Sean ConnorBởi OceanFM Ireland

Sligo Rovers interim boss John Russell on Monday night's 2-1 win against Derry City - and on taking the job on a permanent basis.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Seamie Keogh's matchwinner against Derry City was his first goal for the club since returning to the Showgrounds from Southampton. He spoke to Austin O'Callaghan after Monday night's win.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

The CEO of Sligo Credit Union, Barry O'Flynn, has called on all utility companies, as well as the Ulster Bank, to do more to assist bank customers in transferring their accounts elsewhere, as Ulster Bank prepares to close its outlets. He says the process is providing cumbersome for a lot of peopleBởi OceanFM Ireland

Listen back to the closing moments of Sunday's dramatic Ulster LGFA senior football final in Clones, as described by the Ocean FM Sport commentary team of Martin McHugh and Roisín Friel.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Liam Buckley's departure - Club chairman Tommy Higgins why the decision's been made now - BORST's Conor Lynch gives a fan's perspective - Jessica Farry on finding the next boss.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Tina Beirne joins Austin O'Callaghan in studio to discuss the latest news from the Sligo-Leitrim Youth Soccer Leagues including a historic victory for Boyle Celtic Under 12 Girls (pictured).The Ocean FM Youth Soccer podcast is broadcast every Sunday evening at 5:30pm on Ocean FM and discusses the latest news in the Sligo-Leitrim girls and boys yout…

Sligo Rovers Chairman Tommy Higgins joins Austin O'Callaghan following the departure of manager Liam Buckley from the Showgrounds on Sunday.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Sligo Rovers manager Liam Buckley has left the club. His departure was announced by Rovers in a statement on Sunday morning. Assistant manager John Russell will take interim charge of the first team. Austin O'Callaghan reports.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Donegal minor football manager Luke Barrett gives his reaction to Saturday night's penalty heartbreak in their Ulster semi-final loss to Tyrone at Celtic Park.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Carbury FC manager John Feeney pays tribute to his players after their 2-1 extra-time win against Cartron United to lift the Glasshotel Cup and complete a Sligo-Leitrim Super League & Cup double.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Ocean FM Sport's Ronan Flanagan gets the reaction of Boyle Celtic players, management and supporters following the 3-1 victory over Ballymoe which ensured the club's RDFL Premier Division title since 1987.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Sligo Rovers manager Liam Buckley on Friday night's 2-1 loss to Bohs in Dublin. He spoke to Oisin Langan.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

The Friday panel this week on North West consisted of Anthony Gray a Sligo Restaurateur and former President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland and Joe Shannon Executive Head Chef Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

The Friday panel this week on North West consisted of Anhony Gray a Sligo Restaurateur and former President of the Restaurants Association of Ireland and Joe Shannon Executive Head Chef Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Sligo. They discussed with John Lynch some of the big topics from the week gone by.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Two Ulster finals for Donegal at Clones on successive weekends.We set the scene for the first of them this Sunday, the women’s provincial senior decider against Armagh. Donegal manager Maxi Curran joins us to discuss his team’s prospects of regaining the Ulster title and stopping Armagh’s bid for three-in-a-row.Also - Croke Park is taking up the ne…

More residents have spoken out about huge increases in rent in privately rented houses in Tubbercurry. Beth lives in the area affected, and says the rent being asked for of some residents is way out of kilter with similar propertiesBởi OceanFM Ireland

The Safety Catch is a new play celebrating the prowess of Ireland's most famous sporting family –the motorcycle road racing Dunlop dynasty from County Antrim. Written by Nick Snow, it opens at The Glens next week. We speak with its two actors, Andrew McCracken & Fra Gunn. On May 31st at the Hawk’s Well is The Visit by Deirdre Kinahan, a touching an…

Coming up on this mornings Up and Running We are Joined by:-John Burn CEO of Hygeia www.hygeia.com-Mark Hughes CEO and Founder of GradGuide www.gradguide.comBởi OceanFM Ireland

Sligo mother Sarah O'Keeffe says she feels let down by the HSE after her son, who has Cystic Fibrosis, was excluded from what's been described as a life changing drug. Charlie, along with 34 other children, have been unable to access the drug due to a funding disagreement between the HSE and the pharmaceutical company.…

Those visiting the graves of family members have noticed a strange and growing phenomenon in local cemeteries of late - decorative stones being removed from the graves. And the culprits, it seems, are none other than birds, as a monumental sculptor explainsBởi OceanFM Ireland

Patrick wasn't best pleased when he dropped his wife off to get the train at Collooney Rail Station this morning. He says the waiting room was closed and there was nowhere to shelter, and feels the upkeep of the station has deteriorated in recent yearsBởi OceanFM Ireland

Jonathan Ruane has been reacting to becoming the first Co Sligo person ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He speaks to us from Kathmandu after making his safe descent from EverestBởi OceanFM Ireland

This week's In The Garden with Feeney's Garden CentreBởi OceanFM Ireland

Health services are widely affected today as a result of strike action by the Medical Laboratory Scientists Association, in a row over pay. Esther McCormack is a Senior Medical Scientist in Microbiology at Sligo University Hospital says strike action was the last thing they wanted to doBởi OceanFM Ireland

A new survey has revealed that 40% of hill farmers have been subjected to abuse from people seeking to access their lands, which has included threats to their life. It show that a new policy is required on the access issue, according to Vice President of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers Association, Pheilim Molloy…

Sligo Sports & Recreation Partnership (SSRP) collected the 'Local Sports Partnership of the Year' gong at the Irish Sport Industry Awards ceremony on Wednesday. Deirdre Lavin, Sports Co-ordinator at SSRP spoke to Ocean FM's Austin O'Callaghan.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Iarnrod Eireann say it could be next year before catering services are restored to our trains, after the current catering provider indicated it could no longer provide a service. Barry Kenny of Iarnrod Eireann has the latest, while train user Kathleen says it's hugely disappointingBởi OceanFM Ireland

Candidates are ready to stand in the local elections in the North West on the issue of the ban on the sale and distribution of turf. That's according to former local election candidate, Lawrence McManus of Pettigo, who says it's time people stood up for rural IrelandBởi OceanFM Ireland

Stephen Rushe marks your card for this Tuesday evening's seven-race flat meeting at Sligo Races. First race is off at 5:10pm.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Leitrim senior football selector James Glancy says players and management will be fully committed to the new All-Ireland Tier 2 football championship competition when it begins later this month.Leitrim have been drawn at home to Antrim in round 1.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

A number of residents in the Tubbercurry area have expressed their shock and anger at a huge increase in their monthly rent. The residents say they've been told by their landlord that their rent is to increase by €600 per month, a 75% increaseBởi OceanFM Ireland

Jonathan Ruane of Castleconnor has become the first County Sligo person ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Jonathan scaled the peak at 12.30am this morning and is continuing now on his descent, as his sister, Stephanie, outlinesBởi OceanFM Ireland

Austin O'Callaghan and Donal Ryan discuss Saturday night's 1-1 draw with St Pat's.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Commentary highlights on the closing stages of Sunday's Connacht LGFA intermediate football final between Leitrim and Roscommon, as described by John Lynch and Katie Walsh.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Gerry Monaghan chats with Austin O'Callaghan about a lifetime's involvement in basketball, following his Hall of Fame award this week by the EJ Sligo All-Stars.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Leitrim's Player of the Match and scorer of 0-10, Michelle Guckian, gives her reaction to Sunday's Connacht LGFA intermediate final win against Roscommon - to secure back-to-back provincial titles for her county.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Boyle Celtic player-manager Jake McCrann gave his thoughts to Ocean FM Sport's Ronan Flanagan following his side's 2-0 victory over St. John's Athletic to regain their three-point lead at the top of the Roscommon and District League Premier Division with one game remaining.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Sligo Rovers manager Liam Buckley was happy with the 'effort' but wanted a 'better performance' from Saturday night's 1-1 draw with St Patrick's Athletic. He spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Donal Ryan.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

This week’s Friday panel discusses the banning of turf, availability of rural transport, the Green Party in Government, and the Eurovision. Guests are Leslie O’Hora of the Green Party and Sean McGloin from GlenadeBởi OceanFM Ireland

On 'The Final Whistle' this week, we meet the Donegal Bay Rowing Club teenagers who will represent Ireland at the World beach sprint rowing championshipsSligo's Jay McCartney on 10 years with Ballinamallard UnitedAnd - the rise of the Sligo LGFA under-16 gaelic football team...Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Donegal Bay Rowing Club teenagers Grace Masterson and Meabh McNamara will represent Ireland in the doubles event at the World Beach Sprint Championships in Wales later this year. The duo, who are students at Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town, spoke to Austin O'Callaghan.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Sligo's Jay McCartney is being given a testamonial by his club, Ballinamallard United this Saturday (May 14th), to mark his 10 years of service with the Irish League club. He spoke to Austin O'Callaghan about a memorable decade of football at Ferney Park.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

The Leitrim Live music series in May includes Manorhamilton CastleHeritage and Folk Festival and Leitrim Calling in Kinlough. We speak to its two producers - Aoife Hammond of Fulacht Fiadh Café at the Castle and Marc Geagan of Modal Citizen records. And we play a beautiful piece called The Space by double bassist Martin Brunsden,of the Hothouse Flo…

Hospital staff should be granted an immediate 25% pay rise for the work they do in the most challenging of conditions - that's according to Leitrim Independent councillor, Des Guckian, who has based his proposal on his recent spell in Sligo Hospital where he was treated for a serious conditionBởi OceanFM Ireland

Jonathan Ruane from Castleconnor is days away from becoming the first Co Sligo man ever to reach the summit of Mount Everest. He's in Nepal, preparing for the final ascent, which he hopes to achieve by next Monday - his partner, Grace O'Flanagan, has just returned from the base camp in NepalBởi OceanFM Ireland

Open drug dealing during daytime, verbal abuse towards a special needs child, families forced to leave their homes in the middle of the night - just some of the anti-social behaviour in some local authority housing estates in Sligo, which Mayor Arthur Gibbons wants tackledBởi OceanFM Ireland