Podcast OceanFM Ireland

The continued rollover of the National Lottery jackpot has been described as a bizarre sequence of events by Lottery spokesperson, Fran Whearty. He's been answering questions on the operation of the Lottery and says a 1 million euro ticket sold in Collooney in November remains unclaimedBởi OceanFM Ireland

Gerry McLoughlin of Manorhamilton was only 44 years old when he was a victim of sudden cardiac death, ten years ago. His sister, Fionnuala, is not a volunteer with CRY Ireland, which continues to raise awareness of the conditionBởi OceanFM Ireland

Notorious gangland criminal, John Gilligan, used to store stolen TVs in a warehouse in Sligo, but those involved in the racket were too afraid to give any information on his activities at the time. That's according to author, Paul Williams, who has just published a new book on the life and times of Gilligan (pic; Newstalk)…

Donegal's tenacious All-Ireland winning corner-back Paddy McGrath is retiring from intercounty football after a glittering intercounty career. County manager Declan Bonner has been paying tribute to the Ardara man's contribution to the Donegal colours.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

A housing and accommodation protest was held outside this morning's meeting of Sligo County Council. It was organised by the Sligo Traveller Support Group, just days after the plight of a local homeless traveller couple was highlighted - the couple have been sleeping in their car due to lack of accommodation…

Donegal Aontú representative, Mary T. Sweeney, and primary school teacher, Barra De Róiste, of the Irish Education Alliance are among those who have called on the Government to rescind its decision to have schoolchildren over the age of 9 wear face masks in class. The Dept of Education has now revised, but not abolished, its rules for mask wearing…

New Leitrim football manager Andy Moran was among the guests at the Blueway in Drumshanbo on Saturday to help launch the county's '50 Miles in January Challenge'.He spoke to Ocean FM's John Lynch.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Glencar/Manorhamilton LGFA manager Padhraic Corrigan gives a frank assessment of Sunday's Connacht club final loss to holders Kilkerrin/Clonberne of Galway on a final scoreline of 4-22 to 1-6.He spoke to Ocean FM Sport's PJ Leddy.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

EJ Sligo All-Stars head coach Shane O'Meara talks to Austin O'Callaghan following Saturday night's 93-78 win over Limerick Celtics in the quarter-final of the President's National Cup.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

This week's Friday Panel discusses the unfolding Covid restrictions, rural crime, anti-social behaviour on The Mall in Sligo, the mica redress scheme, the National Lottery, as well as their favourite Christmas presents, Guests are Leitrim Cllr Mary Bohan and Sligo Cllr Sinéad MaguireBởi OceanFM Ireland

A Sligo councillor insists he has not reason to apologise to the people of Ballymote over comments he made on its record for community projects being on the wane in recent years. Ex-councillor Keith Henry says Cllr Dara Mulvey should apologise to annoyed local committees, but Cllr Mulvey says his comments have been misinterpreted…

In the fourth program in The women in Sligo series we feature 100 year old Lily Greer and Rosaleen O'Grady.https://www.oceanfm.ie/shows/up-and-running/All podcasts can be found on Spotify, Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts or whereever you find your podcasts. Just search OceanFMIreland.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Brid McGinty, team manager of the Donegal girls U13 Gaynor Cup team, on their national Gaynor Cup semi-final this weekend - and the county's ambition to have a senior national league team in the near future.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

The chairman scored five points in the county final - The team captain is the club’s coaching officer. But, there’ a lot more to St Farnan’s club championship run in 2021 than meets the eye. We hear from Damien Eames on the upward curve in west Sligo across more than one sporting code.Can Glencar/Manor make more Connacht Club history in Swinford th…

Movies This Week 1.Boxing Day 2.CBeebies The Night Before Christmas Return Of Elf, Home Alone & The Polar ExpressBởi OceanFM Ireland

I didn't use anyone else's money when I built my house - that's the view of Bruckless home owner, Derek McBrearty, one of those affected by the mica defective building blocks crisis. He was reacting to criticism in some quarters as to what some see as excessive levels of compensation being paid to householders…

Broadcaster Marty Morrissey launches his new book in Sligo Town, Donegal Town and Ballyshannon tomorrow, Friday. 'It's Marty' tells the story of his life, from growing up in The Bronx, New York, to becoming one of the best known Irish sports commentatorsBởi OceanFM Ireland

David Friel has become the first member of the travelling community to graduate with a Masters Degree, having done so at IT Sligo. He feels his achievement will give hope to other travellers in pursuing higher education, and that they should now feel to have to give up their culture or traditions in doing so…

The United Against Segregation group have organised a rally for Sligo on 11th December to end what they describe as 'medical coercion' as regards uptake of the Covid vaccine. One of the organisers of the event, David O'Reilly, has defended the group's right to have their views made known, and says those who have chosen not be vaccinated have been d…

We look at the work of two socially engaged artists whose work is profoundly influenced by gender & environmental issues and whose work underlines an essence of artistic expression – to challenge audiences whilst entertaining them.Mary Theresa Keown’s multi-disciplinary exhibition Hyphen-Nations runs at Leitrim Sculpture Centre & Emma Langford play…

Sligo-based cancer patient, Louise Kennedy, has given a detailed account of the obstacles and difficulties in having to travel long distances for treatment at the regional cancer centre of excellence at University College Hospital Galway. Louise, a well-known writer, is currently undergoing treatment for melanoma…

The continuing failure of the operators of the NCT test to provide an outdoor shelter at its Sligo centre is contrary to the ethos of the service they provide. That's according to Cllr Thomas Walsh, who now wants the Minister and Road Safety Authority to intervene to compel them to do soBởi OceanFM Ireland

A homeless couple, who've been sleeping in their car in various parts of Sligo for the past week, have appealed to Sligo County Council to facilitate them with emergency accommodation. The couple, who are members of the travelling community, cannot source any local accommodation, and claim they've been informed suitable emergency accommodation will…

Local pantomime groups have criticised the NPHET recommendation on restricting indoor community activities for children which would include a restriction on their attendance at Christmas pantomimes. Producers of the Corran Players pantomime in Ballymote and the Abbey Arts Production pantomime in Ballyshannon react…

There have been two more burglaries in the North Leitrim area in the past week. Gardai are appealing for information in relation to incidents on Church Lane in Manorhamilton on Saturday night last, and on the Dowra Road in Drumkeeran last Thursday night.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronan Glynn, says he sees no sign of hesitancy in people availing of the Covid booster jab. Dr Glynn made his comments at a conference at IT Sligo, during which he spoke about the difficulty as a medical professional of dealing with uncertainty on a daily basis during the pandemic…

Listen back to the closing stages of Tourlestrane's Connacht LGFA intermediate club semi-final win against Tuam Cortoon of Galway on Sunday, as described by Rian Bailey and Fintan Kennedy.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Tourlestrane women's gaelic footballers have reached the Connacht club intermediate final following Sunday's 1-10 to 1-7 win over Tuam Cortoon.Team mentors Neil Egan and Liam Gaughan spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Rian Bailey.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Dromore West's Keelan Kilrehill has qualified for Ireland team for December's European Cross Country Championships in Dublin.The Moy Valley Athletic Club runner spoke with Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Eastern Harps women's gaelic football manager Gary Ward talks to Ocean FM Sport's Donal Ryan following Saturday's 5-12 to 4-7 semi-final win against Dromahair.Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Three former Sligo Rovers players, Liam Kerrigan, Jack Keaney and Paul Doyle, were part of the UCD team which beat Waterford FC 2-1 in Friday night's promotion-relegation play-off to clinch promotion to the Premier Division of the League of Ireland.Doyle and team captain, Donegal's Jack Keaney, spoke to Oisín Langan after the win.…

Shane Smyth chats with star of the 2020 Late Late Toy Show Michael Moloney from Ballina, County Mayo on the first anniversary of his appearance and singing on live TV with Dermot KennedyBởi OceanFM Ireland

This week's Friday Panel discusses the latest Covid setbacks, lack of student accommodation,, the haulage driver's protest, the National Lottery, and Garth Brooks concerts. Guests are Eimear McGuinness, Manager of Donegal Co-Op Mart, and Sean Wynne, retired Co Leitrim Deputy School PrincipalBởi OceanFM Ireland

69 townlands in the Ox Mountains and Templehouse areas of Co Sligo, and 50 townlands in the Lough Melvin area of Co Leitrim have now been officially designated as Special Areas of Conservation. Deputy Marian Harkin says the move has significant implications for landowners in those areas and compensation must be forthcoming…

The Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ronan Glynn, is to address a conference at IT Sligo today on the lessons learned by Covid 19 and how the pandemic is dealt with going forward. Dr Anna Cleminson, consultant in palliative care medicine with North West Hospice, outlines moreBởi OceanFM Ireland

Sligo and Leitrim senior gaelic footballers will play each other in the opening game of the 2022 Connacht FBD League - in the province's new €3.1 million Air Dome. It will be the first senior competitive intercounty fixture staged at an indoor venue on the island of Ireland.However, it won't be the first GAA intercounty fixture played under a roof.…

This is the third program in our Women of Sligo series featuring Dympna Mannion, Marie Casserly and Marian DuneenBởi OceanFM Ireland

30% of patients attending the Emergency Department at Sligo University Hospital are waiting more than 9 hours to be seen, while half are waiting 6 hours or more. The details were outlined at a HSE Regional Health Forum meeting after the issued was raised by Cllr Donal GilroyBởi OceanFM Ireland

Leitrim Councillor Felim Gurn is calling for the Nursing Home Fair Deal to be extended to families that wish to keep their loved ones at home. He raised the matter at yesterday's HSE Regional Health Forum after hearing an interview on Ocean's North West Today showBởi OceanFM Ireland

Supporters of Dromahair St Patrick's GAA/LGFA club in Leitrim face a Connacht club championship dilemma this Saturday.The women's gaelic footballers play Eastern Harps of Sligo in their semi-final at 1pm. The men take on Naomh Anna Leitir Moir of Galway at 1:30pm in Ballinamore. Club Chairperson Dermot O'Donohoe says that while the clash is 'unfort…

Animal rights campaigner, John Carmody, of ARAN has appealed to TV viewers to boycott the 'I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here' show. He says it's unacceptable for people to be having fun off animals, and the show's format is tacky and worn outBởi OceanFM Ireland

‘We cover the upcoming events in Sligo/Leitrim for the Xmas season including the Colmcille2021 concert in Drumcliffe, The Glens Centre events, and Maeve McGowan fills us in on the Hawk’s Well programme. Music from Catherine Rhatigan and the Atlantic Orchestra Project and from Emma Langford, with beautiful Kells Bay.’…

Being requested to produce Covid vaccination certs when entering a restaurant or pub is an attack on freedom, and discrimination at its worst. That's according to former General Election candidate, Bernie O'Hara, who insists this discrimination applies to both those vaccinated and not vaccinatedBởi OceanFM Ireland

Gardai have appealed for witnesses to the weekend aggravated burglary at a house in Tourlestrane in South Sligo. They also want information on two burglaries in the Ballyshannon area. Garda Paul White has details in this week's On The BeatBởi OceanFM Ireland

Fine Gael TD Bernard Durkan says he been swamped with correspondence from people after he questioned the operation of the National Lottery. Deputy Durkan has called for an investigation and audit into the Lottery after 47 draws without the jackpot being wonBởi OceanFM Ireland

Faraway Martin from Ballinrobe, County Mayo played the Main Stage at the Formula 1 Qatar GP this past weekend. Shane Smyth, sitting in on Ocean Drive, caught up with him to find out how it went!Bởi OceanFM Ireland

The final Rovers Review of 2021 takes stock of the season in full - in the company of the Mark Rossiter, Donal Ryan and Gavin Dykes.(Picture by Stephen Burke)Bởi OceanFM Ireland

Do you know where your Millennium tree is planted? Every Irish citizen had a tree planted in their name to mark the year 2000, but can you find yours? Mary went looking for her tree in Cullentra forest in Co Sligo, and couldn't even find the forest, never mind her treeBởi OceanFM Ireland

The country's local radio stations have been called on to broadcast daily announcements of local births, to counteract the broadcast of obituary notices. Stephen Murphy of Manorhamilton has made the proposal, as he feels more people need joy in their daily news at presentBởi OceanFM Ireland

The social media accounts of popular Sligo cafe, Sweet Beat, have been hacked, which has led to the loss of 30,000 online followers. Cafe owner, Carolanne Rushe, has been outlining the impact it's had and how local support has been most welcomeBởi OceanFM Ireland