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Ocean FM News ReportsLocal students to protest against proposed fee increasesStudents from ATU Sligo and across the country are to gather outside Leinster House this week seeking clarity over proposals to increase student fees.Last week, Minister for Further and Higher Education James Lawless has said that "as things stand" third level students will have to pay €1,000 extra in fees this year compared to last year.Minister Lawless also confirmed last year's reduction was a part of a cost-of-living package that included other supports.On Tuesday's protest, the Government are expected to hear that proposed increases will not be tolerated.ATU Sl...2025-07-0705 min

Ocean FM News ReportsMinister outlines plans to combat student accommodation crisis in North WestThe Minister for Further and Higher Education has admitted that the North West needs more student accommodation. It comes as construction is set to begin on a multimillion euro project at ATU Letterkenny. The new building will also increase capacity of ATU Letterkenny by around 600 students.Meanwhile, there's an ongoing student accommodation crisis in both Sligo and Letterkenny. Speaking to Ocean FM news, Minister Lawless says plans are afoot to address the issue: >* 2025-06-2702 min

Ocean FM News ReportsNew non-points based BA degrees available in SligoNew tertiary bachelors degrees will be available in Sligo for the 2025/2026 academic year.Entry for one of these courses is not based on points, and there are no tuition fees for the first one to two years.One of the degrees is in engineering, and another in Nursing, with both courses commencing at an ETB before transitioning to ATU Sligo.Maria Doherty, Programme Manager with the Atlantic & Border Tertiary Cluster, says this offers a new different pathway to education:2025-05-1900 min

Saturday with Colm Ó MongáinSligo-based Palestinian whose sisters & their families trapped in GazaDr Salem Gharbia, Head of Department of Environmental Science at ATU and Irish-Palestinian citizen; Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Home Affairs & Migration; Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin MEP for Dublin; Duncan Smith, Labour TD for Fingal East 2025-05-1030 min

Ocean FM News ReportsSligo Senator claims reopening of the Western Rail Corridor would boost third level education in the North West.There are renewed calls for the reopening of the Western Rail Corridor in a bid to improve access to third level education in the North West. It's widely thought that the reopening of the disused rail line along the North West coast would have far-reaching economic benefits. Speaking in the Seanad, Senator Nessa Cosgrove says if ATU Sligo is to reach its full potential, then better connectivity linking other nearby towns has to be established: 2025-05-0900 min

Ocean FM News ReportsLarge crowds attend Sligo launch of Relay for LifeLarge crowds attending the official launch of Relay for Life Sligo at the City Hall on Friday evening.The two-day event itself is set to take place over the weekend of September 13th & 14th on the ATU Sligo campus.Relay For Life is a celebration of solidarity and helps to raise awareness of the services provided by the Irish Cancer Society locally and nationally.It's already been a huge success in the likes of Letterkenny and elsewhere.Ciara Hughes, Relay for Life Campaign Manager with the Irish Cancer Society is encouraging...2025-04-2600 min

Ocean FM News ReportsRelay for Life Sligo official launch this weekendRelay for Life Sligo is being officially launched at the City Hall tomorrow evening. The two day event itself is set to take place over the weekend of September 13th & 14th on the ATU Sligo campus. Relay For Life is a celebration of solidarity and helps to raise awareness of the services provided by the Irish Cancer Society locally and nationally.It's already been a huge success in the likes of Letterkenny and elsewhere. Monica McElhinney Community fundraiser for the Irish Cancer society for Connaught Ulster has been sharing more information...2025-04-2402 min

Ocean FM News ReportsLocal Authority called to support student-led campaignSligo County Council have been called to support a campaign that ends the stigma around menstruation and menopause. The Nail The Stigma campaign is student-led by ATU Sligo, and it aims to open and encourage conversations around periods. It's hope that the local authority will provide free period products in all council buildings, and the government will provide them in schools. Local Labour Cllr Ann Higgins says it's time to normalise the discussion and have it openly:2025-04-1302 min

Ocean FM News ReportsResearch shows early commuter train wanted for SligoThe Minister for Transport, the NTA, and Irish Rail are all being urged to establish an early train running from Longford to Sligo.It’s hoped the train would arrive in Sligo no later than 8.30am, giving people an opportunity to go to work or attend studies.Following recent research by ATU Sligo on the topic, there has proved to be a huge demand for the service.Local Labour Cllr Ann Higgins says the option needs to be provided for people:2025-04-1002 min

Ocean FM News ReportsClarity sought over future student housing at ATU SligoUrgent clarity is being sought over the progress of student accommodation being developed by ATU Sligo.A sale has been agreed between Sligo County Council and the ATU over 16 acres of land at Ardaghowen.This was with the condition that a portion of the land be dedicated to student accommodation.Fine Gael Cllr Thomas Walsh is looking for a timeline of the works:2025-04-0802 min

Ocean FM News ReportsUrgent clarity sought over student accommodation plans by ATU SligoUrgent clarity is being sought over the progress of student accommodation being developed by ATU Sligo.A sale has been agreed between Sligo County Council and the ATU over 16 acres of land at Ardaghowen.This was with the condition that a portion of the land be dedicated to student accommodation.Fine Gael Cllr Thomas Walsh is looking for a timeline of the works:2025-04-0802 min

RTÉ BrainstormWhy you should be collecting and using rainwaterRainwater harvesting is a possible small solution to some very big problems - and not just watering the garden. By Ruth Quinn, ATU Sligo.2025-03-2505 min

Ocean FM News ReportsLocal students seek clarity on fee structuresThird-level students in the north west are among those calling for immediate clarity from the Government on the future of student fees structures.The Higher Education Minister has hinted there will be no further cuts to the college contribution fee, after a number of once-off reductions in recent budgets.James Lawless has suggested the money would be better spent on accommodation or new courses. Julia Bocianowska, Students Union President at ATU Sligo, says while there have been moves made to help students, further steps should be taken to assist those...2025-03-2101 min

The Sligo ShowChristmas Drive-In Movie - ATU SligoChristmas Drive-In Movie - ATU Sligo For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show websitehttps://thesligoshow.ie/The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productionshttps://pixelproductions.ie/2024-11-2505 min

The Sligo ShowATU Science FestivalATU Science Festival is happening this week! For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show websitehttps://thesligoshow.ie/The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productionshttps://pixelproductions.ie/2024-11-1104 min

Highland Radio Business MattersBusiness Matters, Ep 217 AMG Leak Detection, plus the New Frontiers programme On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore speaks with Newtowncunningham based Andy McGowan who has been in the plumbing business for 20 years. He now specialises in leak detection, using the latest technology. Meanwhile, a new first phase of the entrepreneur development programme known as New Frontiers, which is funded by Enterprise Ireland, begins next week. Delivered in the North West through ATU Letterkenny and Sligo, this is a part-time online programme and is free. Geraldine Beirne, New Frontiers North West Programme Manager, has been outlining what it is about. The full programme can h...2024-10-3042 min

Down To BusinessBusiness Roundup with Dr Edel McSharry & Paul DeeringBroadcasting out of Enniscrone Golf Club as a part of our new roadshow series ‘Open for Business’, Bobby is joined by Dr. Edel McSharry, Head of the School of Nursing, Health Sciences and Disability Studies at ATU St Angelas & Paul Deering, executive editor of the Sligo Champion to look at the business stories that are making the morning papers.2024-03-0916 min

The Studyclix PodcastATU Chats: Psychology student Paul BoyleLuke chats with Paul Boyle, a 1st-year Psychology student at ATU Sligo, to find out about his course, how he came to choose it, and what campus life is like at ATU Galway & Mayo! Find out more at https://www.atu.ie/study-at-atu/open-days 2023-11-2413 min

The Studyclix PodcastATU Chats: Clinical Measurement Physiology student Shauna CullenLuke chats with Shauna Cullen, a 1st-year Clinical Measurement Physiology student at ATU Sligo, to find out about her course, how she came to choose it, and what campus life is like at ATU Sligo! Find out more at https://www.atu.ie/study-at-atu/open-days 2023-11-1711 min

Her Next StepCatherine Kennedy & Lily Murphy Her Next Step Episode 4 Hello and welcome to Her Next Step, the podcast where women in the public service talk about how their passion and their intuition led them to interesting and exciting career paths. We'll hear about the fears and challenges that could have held them back and about the internal and external supports that enabled them to take their next step. I'm Lily Murphy and I'm speaking to women whose stories will, I believe, inspire you to wonder what stepping stones would help you to take your next step. Catherine Kennedy is the apprenticeship manager at ATU Sligo for the insurance industry...2023-11-0841 min

The Sligo ShowATU Haunting 2023ATU Haunting is back at ATU Sligo on Oct 30/31st and Eamon told us about the new plans they have for this year!For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show websitehttps://thesligoshow.ie/The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productionshttps://pixelproductions.ie/This episode was recorded in The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligohttps://www.theglasshouse.ie/ For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show...2023-10-2708 min

Her Next StepUna Parsons & Lily Murphy Her Next Step Episode 2Hello and welcome to Her Next Step, the podcast where women in the public service talk about how their passion and their intuition led them to interesting and exciting career paths. We'll hear about the fears and challenges that could have held them back and about the internal and external supports that enabled them to take their next step. I'm Lily Murphy and I'm speaking to women whose stories will, I believe, inspire you to wonder what stepping stones would help you to take your next step. Today my guest on the show is Una Parsons, head of the Faculty...2023-10-1148 min

The Sligo ShowATU HauntingBrendan has a chat with Eamon McAndrew & Philip Brett about the upcoming ATU Haunting event in Sligo.For tickets to the ATU Haunting event visithttp://www.northsligoc.ie/For more information and episodes check out The Sligo Show websitehttps://thesligoshow.ie/The Sligo Show is presented by Brendan Tierney & Produced by Pixel Productionshttps://pixelproductions.ie/This episode was recorded in Lillies Cocktail Bar, Sligohttps://www.lilliescocktailbarsligo.ie/2022-10-1112 min

Do You Mind?Navigating Student Life: Connect Cafe, Self-care and Socialising SafelyIn part 2 of the 'Navigating Student Life' series, and the final episode of of the podcast for this semester, we are joined by Fiona Doherty, Andrew Lyons and Aisling Darcy who are all Public Health and Health Promotion students here in IT Sligo, Anne Rooney, Student Counsellor IT Sligo and Katie Gilmartin, Assistant Psychologist IT Sligo. This episode is the first to include the voice of students directly as the group speaks to us about Connect Cafe and the importance of connection. Anne and Katie also highlight some useful self-care techniques and socialising safely tips as we see COVID-19...2022-03-1459 min

Do You Mind?Navigating Student Life : Assignments, Exams, Stress and MotivationIn the first of a two-part series on 'Navigating Student Life' we are joined by our very own Daire Martin, IT Sligo Student Union President, Yvonne Roache, mature student and IT Sligo Health and Wellbeing Officer and Katie Gilmartin, Assistant Psychologist, IT Sligo Student Counselling Service. Both Daire and Yvonne give a fantastic insight into the trials and tribulations of student life and offer some great advice on managing stress that many students will find useful.Many thanks to Daire, Yvonne and Katie for their contribution to the podcastThis episode was produced and presented...2022-03-0956 min

Do You Mind?Q & A - Students Mental Health Questions AnsweredTreasa Fox, Counselling Psychologist and Head of Student Counselling of TUS Midlands joins us this week to answer some mental health questions sent in from our students. Some of the topics explored include anxiety, bullying, loneliness and sexuality. Thank you to all the students who sent in questions and to Treasa for her contribution to the podcast.This episode was produced and presented by Kate Brennan Harding of KBH Productions - Twitter @KateBHdj Instagram @the_melted_ladyMusic by Irish producer Elliott Mo - Instagram @elliottmo.nk Twitter @elliottmopeaceI...2021-11-0241 min

Do You Mind?Identity, how to be an ally to the LGBT communityIn the second episode of the how to be an ally series we are speaking to reality tv star Hughie Maughan and former GMIT student Roisin Murphy about discovering their identity, being a part of the LGBT community and how others can be an ally. The fantastic Dervla Fahy, GMIT student counsellor is also joining us again this week for our interesting discussion. A very special thank you to Hughie, Roisin and Dervla for their contribution to the podcast.This episode was produced and presented by Kate Brennan Harding of KBH Productions - Twitter @KateBHdj Ins...2021-10-2649 min

Do You Mind?Racism and what White People must do about it.This epiosde is the first part of a two part series on how to be an ally. The focus of this episode is race and racism in Ireland and how white people can tackle systemic racism in our world. For this discussion we are joined by journalist, writer, broadcaster and gaeilgeoir, Ola Majekodunmi, public speaker and Corporate Law student Eric Ehigie and Student Counsellor (GMIT) Dervla Fahy. A very special thank you to Ola, Eric and Dervla for their contribution to the podcast. This episode was produced and presented by Kate Brennan Harding of KBH Pr...2021-10-1946 min

Do You Mind?Mental Wellness, Depression, SuicideThis weeks episode is extremely powerful as we are joined by Shane Gillen, of Big and Bright, who is very open and vulnerable about his personal experience of mental health, along with IT Sligos very own Dr. Siobhan McNally, Counselling Psychologist and student counsellor. A very special thank you to Shane and Siobhan for their contribution to the podcast.This episode was produced and presented by Kate Brennan Harding of KBH Productions - Twitter @KateBHdj Instagram @the_melted_ladyMusic by Irish producer Elliott Mo - Instagram @elliottmo.nk Twitter @elliottmopeaceSha...2021-10-121h 07

Do You Mind?Lets Talk About SexIn this episode we talk to sexual health promotor Dr. Siobhan O'Higgins and singer, writer and poet Jess Kavanagh where we discuss all things sex!! Including contraception, consent, pleasure and much more... A very special thank you to Siobhan and Jess for their contribution to the podcast.This episode was produced and presented by Kate Brennan Harding of KBH Productions - Twitter @KateBHdj Instagram @the_melted_ladyMusic by Irish producer Elliott Mo - Instagram @elliottmo.nk Twitter @elliottmopeaceIf you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in this...2021-10-0551 min

Do You Mind?How to help your anxietyOn the very first episode of the 'Do You Mind?' series we are joined by mental health advocate Bressie and Counsellor Gertie Raferty. This is a candid conversation about anxiety and the best way to manage anxiety on your return to college. A very special thank you to Gertie and Bressie for their contribution to the podcast.This episode was produced and presented by Kate Brennan Harding of KBH Productions - Twitter @KateBHdj Instagram @the_melted_ladyBressie's Social Media - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whereismymindpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/br...2021-09-2847 min

Do You Mind?Sneak Peek - Episode 1 How to help your anxietyA small glimpse into what is to come in our first episode with Bressie and therapist Gertie Raftery. Presented by Kate Brennan Harding - KBH Productions Twitter @KateBHdj Instagram @the_melted_ladyThe music used is by Irish producer Elliott Mo instagram @elliottmo.nk twitter @elliottmopeaceBressie's Social Media - Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whereismymindpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bressie/?hl=enTwitter https://twitter.com/nbrez Website https://www.niallbreslin.com/2021-09-2101 min