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Ocean FM News Reports"Two years of work paid off for northwest surgical hubs" says local TDSligo Leitrim Deputy Frank Feighan joined the Minister for Health when she made the announcement regarding the Surgical Hubs this morningDeputy Feighan was delighted that two and a half years of work finally came through in the form of two new surgical hubs in the Northwest.With the new facilities he's glad that Letterkenny was not excluded from receiving the new theatre and is happy that the people of the northwest shall receive proper medical facilities.Deputy Frank Feighan speaks to Oceanfm about the work it took to get to this point...2025-07-2801 minOcean FM News ReportsCritical Long Term infrastructure is lagging behind our growing economyAs the economy grows, our critical infrastructure has not kept pace according to the pre budget submission of Chambers Ireland.It's calling on the government to take decisive long term action , as the housing crisis has overshadowed other fundamental infrastructure services.CEO of Sligo Chamber Of Commerce speaks to oceanfm on the failures of our infrastructure:2025-07-2102 minOcean FM News ReportsLeading Northwest Farming official advises caution as Farm safety week commences Former IFA chief chairman Kevin Comiskey welcomes the new efforts by the government to improve farm safety levels with Minister Healy Rae’s farm safety week In this year alone there has been 4 farm related fatalities in the northwest with 3 in Donegal and 1 in Leitrim, nationally there are 12 families in mourning over farm fatalities with 41 per cent of accidents involving machinery.Farmers, families and workers are urged to stop, think and take action to avoid accidents. Former IFA chief chairman Kevin Comiskey speaks to Oceanfm about the dange...2025-07-2100 min
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https://www.thesun.ie/news/15281868/sligo-doctor-ali-al-najjar-nieces-nephew-killed-gaza/
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Back with part two...2025-05-311h 20Ocean FM News ReportsASTI General Secretary express concern over Leaving Cert ReformThe ASTI General Secretary, Kieran Christie says their members have genuine concern over the new Leaving cert reform proposals. Speaking to OceanFM News Mr Christie says members are aware of the potential penalties if they fail to accept the proposals. He says they welcome reform but have concerns that introducing them in the new school year will lead to problems. The ASTI General Secretary says it would have been more advisable to postpone the changes for another year.2025-05-1402 minOcean FM News ReportsConcern over high rate of Sligo rentals failing inspectionConcern has been raised over the amount of rental homes across the North West that failed an inspection in 2024.Recent figures published by the Department of Housing showed that in Sligo alone, there were 817 inspections last year, 433 of which failed the first time around.The figures are part of the over 80,000 inspections on private rental accommodation carried out by local authorities during 2024.Speaking to OceanFM news, Local Sligo Fianna Fail Cllr Donal Gilroy shared his thoughts on the statistics:2025-05-0602 minOcean FM News ReportsNearly 75% of first-time mothers had C-sections at Sligo hospital in FebruaryThe rate of first-time mothers giving birth via caesarean section was 73.5% in Sligo University Hospital during February.This was noticeably higher than other hospitals across the region, with Letterkenny University Hospital on 35.5%, Galway University Hospital on 44.6% and Mayo University Hospital on 46.3%, while it was also a large increase on Sligo’s own figures from the month previous, with 48.9%.The HSE have commented to OceanFM News that the overall caesarean section rate for SUH in 2024 was 41.6%, and that decisions regarding a caesarean section are made collaboratively between consultant obstetricians and their patients.Krysia Lynch, CE...2025-04-2901 minOcean FM News ReportsSligo Airport reaffirms commitment to Strandhill MarketSligo Airport has reaffirmed its commitment to the Strandhill People's Market, despite currently not having the space to accommodate it.The market was due to reopen in March, however it has now postponed until December due to delays in the transfer of operations of the search and rescue services based at the airport.Meanwhile, support has already been given for a temporary hangar to be constructed by a number of North West TDs, and Tanaiste Simon Harris has been contacted over the issue.Speaking to OceanFM, Chairman of Sligo Airport, Albert Higgins, says...2025-04-1103 minOcean FM News ReportsSligo University Hospital's €100,000 Labour Room rarely usedA labour room in Sligo University Hospital is rarely being used, despite it costing €100,000.According to a report from The Journal Investigates, a number of frustrated mothers have been denied access to the room, with some referring to it as “the good sitting room”.This is despite it being the only delivery suite in the hospital that adheres to modern infrastructure guidelines.Freelance Journalist, Adriana Casserly, spoke to OceanFM News about the report:2025-04-0306 minOcean FM News Reports20% US tariffs expected on all North West goodsThere is hope that the North West can withstand any potential impacts as a result of US trade tariffs.Tomorrow it is expected that a 20% tariff will be placed on all goods and services coming from the European Union.There are a number of companies in this region that depend heavily on the US market, such as distilleries.Speaking to OceanFM News from Europe, North West MEP Maria Walsh highlighted how important the European market may be:2025-04-0101 minOcean FM News ReportsNorth West group criticises arrests of protestorsA North West Group has thrown their support behind a number of protestors who were arrested outside Leinster House in Dublin this morning.The Mothers Against Genocide protested overnight at the destruction seen in Gaza and wanted to see further government action.Gardai have confirmed to OceanFM that as individuals continued to block the entrance to Dail Eireann after a dialogue, a number of them were arrested for offences contrary to the Criminal Justice Act 1994.Niamh O'Sullivan, of North West Mothers for Social Justice, was disappointed at the Gardai response:2025-03-3102 minOcean FM News ReportsSligo & Leitrim left out of major social housing announcementCounties Sligo and Leitrim appear to have been left out of a major social housing announcement by the Government.Minister James Browne has announced today he's set aside 436 million euro to meet social housing needs.He's providing 111 million euro for 82 projects, which will deliver over 1 thousand 300 new homes between now and 2027.There are housing approvals in a large number of locations across the country including Donegal and Mayo but none in Sligo and Leitrim. Meanwhile Sinn Féin's Housing Spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin claims there is over 100 million euro LESS for social ho...2025-03-3100 minOcean FM News ReportsUrgent clarity sought over Sligo & Leitrim omitted from social housing fundingUrgent clarity is being sought over Sligo and Leitrim being seemingly omitted from a social housing announcement. Minister James Browne is providing 111 million euro for new build developments and 325 million euro for second-hand homes.Many Counties are to benefit but there is no mention of Sligo or Leitrim in the plans,. Local Sinn Fein Cllr Thomas Healy says questions need to be answered: 2025-03-3102 minOcean FM News ReportsCould Cranmore Co-op close?There are major fears that the Cranmore co-op in Sligo could close.It provides essential services like youth programs, community events, and support for disadvantaged groups in the area. There are reports that their core funding under regeneration from the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage is coming to an end which could ultimately result in a wind down of the service. Fine Gael Cllr Fergal Nealon is warning that leaving the community without such a vital resource will have a devastating impact: 2025-03-3103 minOcean FM News ReportsFresh calls for introduction of tenant in situ schemeFresh calls have been for the introduction of the tenant in situ scheme.The scheme allows local authorities buy a house from a landlord that is occupied by a tenant who is on HAP or who would normally be entitled to a Council house.With the ever-growing number of homelessness locally, it's felt the scheme would go some way to reducing that. The latest figures, focusing on the week of the 17th - 23rd February, show that there was a total of 135 single adults accessing local authority managed accommodation in Sligo, Leitrim and...2025-03-3100 minOcean FM News ReportsReassurances given over future of Community HospitalsReassurances have been given over the future of Donegal Town and Killybegs Community Hospitals.It's after rumours had been circulating over the potential downgrading of both facilities.The HSE has confirmed however that that there will be no moving of services out of the Community Hospital in Donegal Town.Seven beds which are closed at the moment is to facilitate some on-site works.The HSE have also confirmed that admissions have re-commenced in Killybegs Community Hospital after admissions were suspended for some similar works which took place there.Local...2025-03-3102 min
Ocean FM News Reports"The club has made such strides" - Kilglass/Enniscrone Utd manager Dan Gorman on title-winning seasonKilglass/Enniscrone Utd manager Dan Gorman reflects on the west Sligo club's league-winning season in junior soccer's Sligo Pallets Premier League.2025-03-3006 min
Ocean FM News ReportsThe Rovers Review 30/03/2025Seven games in, Sligo Rovers are bottom of the table after Friday night's 2-1 loss to Shelbourne.Reflections from Rovers manager John Russell on the season so far, the red card count....and the Showgrounds pitch.2025-03-3011 minOcean FM News ReportsHopes for works on north Leitrim bridgeThere are renewed calls to prioritise a troublesome north Leitrim bridge in 2025.Located between the townlands of Rassaun and Leckanarainey, the bridge sees significant traffic despite its rural location.However, the base of the bridge is in much need of repair.Local Sinn Féin Councillor Pádraig Fallon feels its rumbled on for too long and the project needs to be delivered once and for all.2025-03-3000 minOcean FM News ReportsNew report shows 11 illegal north west evictions11 evictions carried out in the last ten years in the north west were determined to be illegal, according to a new report.The Community Action Tenants Union (CATU) published the report today, outlining the increasing prevalence of officially recorded illegal evictions among private and corporate landlords in an already precarious market for tenants.According to CATU, 11 evictions officially classed as “illegal” took place in counties Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal between 2015 and 2024, meaning the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) itself deemed them unlawful.An illegal eviction (sometimes called an ‘unlawful termination of tenancy’) occurs when a landlo...2025-03-2900 minOcean FM News Reports"They're being treated like three children!"- Leitrim farmer on triplet calvesA Leitrim farmer has spoken of his delight after the odds were defied on his farm recently. Based in Dowra, the Crawford brothers have been providing suckler farmers across Ireland with top quality in-calf heifers for over 20 years.On the 16th, they welcomed triplet calves, from a Charolais/Limousin cross, bred with their own stock Limousin bull.Coincidentally, the Crawford's also had a set of triplets in 2020 from a different Limousin cow, bred with the same stock bull.The odds of a cow having triplets is a 1 in 150,000 chance but having t...2025-03-2904 minOcean FM News ReportsFarmers urged to remain vigilant over foot-and-mouthFarmers across the north west have been urged to remain vigilant following an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Europe.The government of Slovakia has decided to declare a state of emergency in relation to outbreaks of the disease following four outbreaks in recent days.Minister for Agriculture Martin Heydon, has labelled the outbreaks as “concerning” with those travelling to Slovakia asked to take every precaution not to bring the disease with them.IFA Sligo Chairperson Michael O'Dowd has echoed those calls:2025-03-2902 minOcean FM News ReportsTraffic calming measures sought for sections of N16It's hoped that a number of measures, including that of a pedestrian crossing can be put in place on the N16 in north Leitrim.A particular stretch of the road is said to be severely impacted by speeding issues with members of the public finding it impossible to access the road from side junctions.While issues persist still over the lack of appropriate bus shelters along the route.Local Independent Councillor Felim Gurn is calling for action to be taken.2025-03-2901 minOcean FM News ReportsAnna Gallagher selected as new Mayor of Donegal TownAnna Gallagher has been selected as the new Honorary Mayor of Donegal Town.Her 695 votes ensured she topped the poll and succeeds Pauric Kennedy in the role.Counting of votes took place at The St. John Bosco Centre shortly after 7pm on Friday.A native of Drimarone, Anna has been living in Ballydevitt for the past 30 years.Speaking to Ocean FM following the confirmation of her selection, she said she's looking forward to giving back to the people of Donegal Town:2025-03-2900 minOcean FM News ReportsDonegal Senator requests that Nowdoc be given access to recordsThere are calls in Donegal for Nowdoc to be given access to patient’s records.As an issue has been highlighted where some elderly patients didn’t know their medication when visiting Nowdoc, who also had no digital records to assist them.It’s thought that sharing the information with Nowdoc would speed up the service and encourage more to avail of it.Fine Gael Senator Manus Boyle says some people find the current situation to be very frustrating:2025-03-2802 minOcean FM News ReportsDonegal TD highlights unnecessary hip surgeries for childrenA Donegal TD has highlighted that hundreds of children may have undergone unnecessary surgeries in recent years.Allegations focus on a large number of patients that received hip surgery in Children’s Health Ireland hospitals in Dublin.During Leaders Questions - Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe said the State understands the stress this has caused to parents and children affected.Speaking in the Dáil this afternoon, Sinn Fein Deputy Pearse Doherty has demanded answers and accountability:2025-03-2701 minOcean FM News ReportsNorth West farmers seek clarity on retail pricesThere are calls for North West farmers to be given transparency on prices from the retail sector.As it stands, there are concerns over what may be considered an imbalance in the food supply chain and unfair trading practices.North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly highlighted the lack of retail stores publishing where they bought cattle from, and how much was paid for it, which they are obliged to do by law.Independent Ireland MEP Mullooly says the threats issued to farmers in the past over beef blockades, should also be given to anyone...2025-03-2702 minOcean FM News ReportsDonegal roads in an ‘awful state’, Dail hearsThe Dail has heard that many roads across Donegal are in an awful state and in urgent need of upgrading.It comes as the Government is being urged to review the Local Improvement Scheme with claims that it's currently inadequate.100% Redress Party TD Charles Ward has claimed that there are hundreds of people in the county who have been on the LIS waiting list for years. He also says that rural and Gaeltacht communities in Donegal are dying as a result and called for increased funding under the scheme: 2025-03-2701 minOcean FM News ReportsSligo Leitrim TD defends Sinn Feins behaviour in the Dail ChamberA Sligo Leitrim TD has defended Sinn Feins behaviour in the Dail Chamber this week. It comes as the Opposition is set to press ahead with a motion of no confidence in Verona Murphy, which will take place next week.The Government's indicated it supports Verona Murphy in the position with Micheál Martin stating the attitude of the opposition towards the Ceann Comhairle in recent days has been 'quite simply extraordinary'.Speaking to Ocean FM news, Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny stands by his party's actions in recent days: 2025-03-2703 minOcean FM News ReportsTeacher surprised at the different approach to the running of last night’s AGM for Donegal Education CentreA teacher at the Donegal Education Centre says many teachers were surprised and disappointed at how last night’s AGM was facilitated. The 2023 AGM was held in Letterkenny as opposed to Donegal Town where it usually takes place. It took place against the backdrop of plans to move the facility from its base in Donegal Town to Letterkenny. Teachers say that they were denied the opportunity to voice concerns in relation to the move at night’s event. Seamus Maguire is a teacher at the D...2025-03-2704 minOcean FM News ReportsRelocation of Education Centre devastating for Donegal Town, Seanad hearsThere are further warnings that the imminent move of the Donegal Education Centre to Letterkenny will have a major impact on the footfall in Donegal Town.While the move looks all but final, there are hopes, even in the eleventh hour, for the Department of Education to intervene and halt proceedings until such time as an investigation into the consultation process is conducted. In the Seanad earlier, Labour Senator Cosgrove spoke of the six women who are at the centre of the debacle and how this decision will affect them. Senator Cosgrove also...2025-03-2701 minOcean FM News ReportsLocal Authority in Sligo apply for the Rosses Point marina project.It's been confirmed that Sligo County Council have made an application to the Rural Regeneration Development Project for the Rosses Point marina project. The project, if successful would be seen as a safe landing space for, boats yachts and sea anglers in north Sligo. The purpose of Category 2 funding is defined as "project development and enabling initiatives”, in order to apply for Category 1 at a later date. Local Councillor Thomas Walsh says the project, if completed, would have wide-ranging benefits for the region. 2025-03-2702 minOcean FM News ReportsDonegal Councillor express his disappointment with the treatment of teachers at AGMA Donegal Councillor has expressed his disappointment with reports of how teachers were denied the opportunity to voice concerns about the future of the Donegal Education Centre at a meeting in Letterkenny last night. Independent Councillor Jimmy Brogan says many teachers at the facility which is currently based in Donegal Town were left frustrated after last night’s AGM. Cllr Brogan claims that half the teachers had to walk out after being completely shut down and ignored He says the management committee refused to answer many l...2025-03-2702 minOcean FM News ReportsManorhamilton Councillor accuses HSE of not taking the shortage of home help hours seriously enoughFrustration is said to be building in among north Leitrim families trying to get home help hours for their loved ones. Latest figures show that home Support is provided to a total of 539 service users in County Leitrim. There's also a rolling recruitment campaign ongoing in the area. Local Independent Cllr Felim Gurn believes the HSE is not taking the issue seriously enough and is calling on them to ramp up recruitment. He says there are many people locally who face the prospect of a...2025-03-2702 minOcean FM News ReportsSligo TD says there are positive developments in relation to Tubbercurry Primary Care Centre The tender process for the construction of the Tubbercurry Primary Care Centre is expected to take place in the coming months. The centre will be provided through the HSE Capital Plan and has is currently at design stage which is said to be nearing completion. The facility has been deemed critical towards alleviating pressures at Sligo University Hospital and providing essential care to the community of Tubbercurry and wider south Sligo area. Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon says the project is moving at pace and that...2025-03-2701 min
Ocean FM News Reports"We got what we deserved" - Sligo U20 boss Paul Henry on Roscommon lossSligo U20 gaelic football manager Paul Henry gives his assessment of Wednesday evening's 1-16 to 0-10 loss to Roscommon in their opening game of this year's Connacht U20 championship.2025-03-2603 minOcean FM News ReportsStations along Sligo train route set for developmentsA number of stations along the Sligo to Dublin train line will see accessibility improvements in the coming months.Work will commence in the summer on Boyle station, and an application has been filed for Dromod.It is part of an Irish Rail initiative to increase inclusivity for all passengers, while also partnering with the 'Elephant in the Room' campaign to promote awareness, and reduce stigma in public spaces.Jane Cregan, of Irish Rail, highlighted the importance of the developments across Ireland:2025-03-2601 minOcean FM News ReportsNo assaults by prisoners at Loughan House in 2024It’s emerged there was no physical assaults by prisoners on either fellow prisoners or staff at Loughan House in 2024.That is a reduction of one on 2023 figures.Official figures published by the Irish Prison Service, however, do show an overall 31 per cent rise in “prisoner-on-prisoner direct physical assaults” within the Irish prison system between 2023 and 2024.There are now 5,268 prisoners in custody nationally, which is 114 per cent of bed capacity.Dromahair native and Prison Officers’ Association’s deputy general secretary, Gabriel Keaveny says the problem of assaults comes back to overcrowding.2025-03-2601 minOcean FM News ReportsSome progress in Sligo pain clinic in sagaAlmost 60 patients at Sligo's pain clinic have been sent to private hospitals for procedures. It comes as recruitment to fill the two consultant post at the clinic is still ongoing - almost a year on from when the positions were initially vacated. Shortlisting for the consultant position in pain services is said to be taking place this week. Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Cllr Declan Bree says while there does finally seem to be some progress, its taking far too long to get the necessary people recruited. All the while, Cllr...2025-03-2602 minOcean FM News ReportsIrish language & Gaeltacht groups call for increased fundingIrish language and Gaeltacht groups are calling for increased funding in the north and south.It comes after Foras na Gaeilge announced funding cuts of over 817 thousand euro at the end of January.A protest was held outside Leinster House this lunchtime, urging the body to reverse the cuts, and calling for the Government to provide an additional 20 million euro, at least.Julian de Spáinn, General Secretary of Conradh na Gaeilge, says urgent action is needed:2025-03-2600 minOcean FM News ReportsDonegal Education Centre relocation 'not a done deal'It's felt that an agreement to move the Donegal Education Centre to Letterkenny is not a done deal.ATU and the CEO of the Donegal Education and Training Board have signalled their support for the imminent move from Donegal Town to Letterkenny.While the business plan was made available earlier this week with several key elements of it redacted.Donegal TD Pat 'The Cope' Gallagher attended both public meetings in relation to the centre's relocation.He feels greater moves may have to be made to halt it:2025-03-2602 minOcean FM News ReportsNorth West based TD describes yesterday as a ‘sad day’ for Irish PoliticsA Sligo Leitrim Government TD has called into question the behaviour of some opposition members yesterday that have been accused of bullying the Ceann Comhairle. The Dáil resumed earlier today after being suspended amid chaotic scenes yesterday. Opposition leaders are meeting today to consider a motion of no confidence in the Ceann Comhairle. More disruption is expected in the Dail later with both sides at an impasse over speaking rights. The Government voted through new speaking time rules which gives slots...2025-03-2602 minOcean FM News ReportsUpdated with audio: Barry Sweeney seeks a return to Local Authority to complete ‘unfinished businesses’Fine Gael members in South Donegal will meet on Friday to decide who will fill the seat vacated by the appointment of Manus Boyle Seanad. Friday’s convention will take place at 8 p.m. in the Bay View Hotel in Killybegs. It now seems likely that just two candidates will contest the race to be elected on to the Local Authority. Former Ballyshannon councillor, Barry Sweeny who missed out on re-election in the last local elections, will battle it out with Michael Boyle, son of former councillor John...2025-03-2603 minOcean FM News ReportsMichael Boyle to contest Donegal MD Fine Gael co-optionMichael Boyle says he's hopeful of following in the footsteps of his family after he was chosen to contest the south Donegal Fine Gael co-option.Boyle's brother Manus was appointed the Seanad earlier this year, vacating the seat he won in June's local elections, while his father John is also a former sitting Councillor.He'll go up against a former Councillor in Barry Sweeny at Friday's convention.Despite his political inexperience, he says he's always been interested in being a public representative.2025-03-2601 minOcean FM News ReportsSligo Senator not happy with response to fracked gas queryThe Government is under pressure to clarify if its energy policies have changed.It comes a plan was approved in recent weeks to develop a State-led liquefied natural gas terminal, which would serve as the country's emergency gas reserve.The move has received major backlash, most notably among anti-fracking groups in Leitrim.The issue was raised in the Seanad this morning by Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove who wasn't satisfied with the response from Minister of State Kieran O Donnell:2025-03-2601 minOcean FM News ReportsWorks needed to address foul odour in BallymoteDevelopment works are being sought to address the repeating foul odour impacting residents in Ballymote.Uisce Eireann are being called upon to act swiftly, and to investigate the issue in the Wolfe Tone Street area.It’s understood that the problem has persisted over a number of years without a suitable solution to be found, with people resorting to opening all windows in an affected building.Local Fine Gael Cllr Dara Mulvey says the issue has gone on long enough and needs to be solved once and for all:2025-03-2602 minOcean FM News ReportsDonegal Councillor says current waiting lists for Child and Adolescent Mental Health services is unacceptable34 children are currently on a waiting list for Child and Adolescent Mental Health service in south county Donegal. Figures published by the HSE as part of this month's meeting of the regional health forum west show that they are some of the almost 130 young people are on CAMHS waiting lists in the county. The Government has previously been called on to regulate and reform the service as a matter of urgency. Donegal Councillor Gerry McMonagle says the situation in the county is unacceptable: 2025-03-2600 minOcean FM News ReportsNew Cancer Bus to cater for patients traveling between Sligo and GalwayA working group has been set up to progress the purchase of a cancer bus between Sligo and Galway. The current bus is currently without a toilet which has leaves passengers with no option but to ask the driver to stop at service stations along the route. However, the group which involves relevant charitable organisations along with representatives from Sligo University Hospital will see the purchase of a wheelchair-friendly bus with a toilet. Member of the Regional Health Forum West, Councillor Edel McSharry says ultimately, it's about pro...2025-03-2601 minOcean FM News ReportsHouse prices continue to increase in Sligo, Leitrim and DonegalSligo, Leitrim and Donegal all showed strong increases in housing prices over the first three months of 2025, when compared to last year.According to the latest Daft.ie House Price Report for Q1, Leitrim showed the highest rise of 12% over the last 12 months, with an average home price of €204,000.Sligo rose by 11%, with an average price of a home at €221,000.While Donegal increased by 8%, with an average home price of €230,000.All three counties showed prices between 47% and 54% higher than seen at the start of the covid19 pandemic.Author of the re...2025-03-2502 minOcean FM News ReportsCeann Comhairle taken to ask over speaking timeThe Dáil descended into chaos once again following its resumption this afternoon.Opposition TDs have spoken of their disproval of Government proposals to allocate new speaking times for regional Independents and backbenchers.Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy outlined she dedicated close to 20 hours to the speaking rights issue and has now “reached an impasse”:Donegal TD Pearse Doherty stood in protest to the Ceann Comhairle’s remarks.Despite this, Verona Murphy says the Dáil will continue its business, and the Taoiseach will continue to answer, whether opposition TDs like the answer o...2025-03-2502 minOcean FM News ReportsMinister hears of storm impact on LeitrimThere were positive discussions during Tuesday morning’s meeting of a delegation from Leitrim County Council and the forestry minister. A delegation from the local authority travelled to Leinster House to discuss the fall out over recent storms with Michael Healy Rae. The county bore the brunt of the adverse weather conditions with power outages one of the biggest bones of contention in recent years. Among those who attended was the Cathaoirleach of the Council, Paddy O’Rourke. Speaking following the meeting, Councillor O’Rourke...2025-03-2501 minOcean FM News ReportsUnqualified teachers employed in north west schoolsPost-primary schools in the north west are among the 65% which employed unqualified teachers last year.Figures from the Department of Education, obtained by TG4, show over 4 thousand 600 unqualified people held these positions for the academic year 2023/2024.While 98% of primary schools nationally employed unqualified teachers over the same period.The figures will form the focus of a special on TG4's 7 Lá tonight.Donegal teacher and ASTI vice president, Padraig Curley says the shortage has serious knock-on effects:2025-03-2502 minOcean FM News ReportsDonegal TD warns that speaking rights row will result in more difficult times for the DáilA Donegal TD is predicting that the government’s decision to renege on an agreement in relation to speaking rights in Leinster house could lead to more difficult time ahead in the Dáil. The row over speaking time in the Dáil is set to come to a head this afternoon. The opposition has vowed to resist a Government proposal to allocate new speaking times for the Regional Independents and its own backbenchers. The Tánaiste, Simon Harris claims the Opposition reaction has been d...2025-03-2502 minOcean FM News ReportsHuge support shown for increased Sligo train frequencyThere was huge support shown for an expanded train timetable for Sligo.As highlighted yesterday, an issue was to be raised at the latest Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District meeting, that called for an increased frequency of trains.As it stands, no train arrives from Longford into Sligo before 9am, and it’s thought this severely limits working and education opportunities for people.It’s hoped that earlier and later trains could help boost the local economy and ease housing demands.Speaking after the council meeting, Fianna Fáil Cllr Paul Taylor says the i...2025-03-2502 minOcean FM News ReportsLocal Councillor raises concerns with Business Plan for Donegal Education CentreA Donegal Councillor has expressed his concern over the latest business plan to be published for the Donegal Education Centre. Cllr Jimmy Brogan says correspondence he has received from the Atlantic Technology University is at odds with what is claimed in the report when it comes to the centre being moved from Donegal Town to Letterkenny. The Independent Councillor says teachers at the centre have already been informed that the Centre will move at the end of this month. Cllr Brogan has urged those who oppo...2025-03-2504 minOcean FM News ReportsRenewed calls made for discussions to take place regarding the N17A further enquiry is to be made for a meeting between department ministers and Sligo elected representatives over the N17. A proposal for a meeting to be held in Dáil Éireann was issued earlier this year, but a demanding schedule prevented department ministers from setting a date for discussions. Sligo Cllrs along with Sligo-Leitrim TDs have been invited to the meeting, with an invitation to be extended to several Mayo Cllrs, as they will be impacted by the suggested Knock to Collooney developments. Ballymote-Tubbercurry Fianna Fáil Cll...2025-03-2503 minOcean FM News ReportsLeitrim Delegation to meet with Minister Healy Rae this morningA delegation from Leitrim County Council is to meet with the forestry minister to discuss the fall out over recent storms this morning. The county bore the brunt of the adverse weather conditions with power outages one of the biggest bones of contention in recent years. A number of elected representatives locally have voiced their dissatisfaction with the performance of Minister Michael Healy Rae and were disappointed that he failed to visit the North West to inspect the level of damage caused first hand. Members of the Man...2025-03-2500 minOcean FM News ReportsFallout continues over storm impact on LeitrimDiscussions and debates are continuing locally in relation to the government's response to recent adverse weather conditions.Some families went more than 3 weeks in north Leitrim with intermittent outages affecting the areaManorhamilton Independent Councillor Felim Gurn says falling and overhanging trees are continuing to impact the area.He feels lessons need to be learned adding that the communication from Coillte and ESB left a lot to be desired:2025-03-2402 minOcean FM News ReportsCalls for crackdown on European vulture fundsThe European Commission's being urged to tackle the issue of vulture funds buying up properties across the EU.A special committee on the Housing Crisis has been meeting in the European Parliament in Brussels today.It's looking at what can be done to ensure citizens have access to affordable housing.Midland Northwest MEP Ciarian Mullooly says the Commission should take action:2025-03-2400 minOcean FM News ReportsCalls in Sligo to scrap fee for car history checksThere are calls in Sligo to scrap the fee attached for a car history check.As it stands, people have to pay up to €15 to view the full history of each individual car, which is thought to cause an additional expense for buyers of second-hand cars.The check would include vital vehicle history data, such as mileage and write-off status.Ballymote-Tubbercurry Fine Gael Cllr Dara Mulvey says Ireland is one of the few countries where this fee is in effect:2025-03-2402 minOcean FM News ReportsProfound housing crisis in North Leitrim - MitchellThere is a profound housing crisis in north Leitrim. That’s according to Independent Councillor Eddie Mitchell, who was speaking following confirmation that 81 families in the Manorhamilton MD are currently on the social housing waiting list. Cllr Mitchell believes that more needs to be done to assist those on the list. Cllr Mitchell says that there are also people locally who are on the cusp of homelessness, a situation she says is totally unacceptable: 2025-03-2401 minOcean FM News ReportsShock after Sligo applications rejected for humanitarian assistance after stormDisappointment has been expressed over the amount of Sligo applications rejected for humanitarian following the effects of Storm Eowyn.Some of those who have been denied are people who went without power for over two weeks.The scheme was set up in the aftermath of the storm, but is now facing calls to be reopened.Ballymote-Tubbercurry Fine Gael Cllr Gerard Mullaney is calling upon the Minister to address this as government level.Cllr Mullaney has called for the VAT to be removed from generators, to help people cope with future storms:2025-03-2402 minOcean FM News ReportsFurther questions over support of relocation of Donegal Education CentreQuestions are being asked over why management at ATU and the CEO of the Donegal Education and Training Board are both supporting the imminent move of the Donegal Education Centre to Letterkenny. Their support for the relocation was referred to by Junior Minister, Marion Harkin in her reply to a question in the Seanad last week from Senator Nessa Cosgrove.Meanwhile, there were reports of a removal van in the vicinity of the centre in recent days. Independent Cllr Jimmy Brogan says the six women who are set to lose their jobs deserve...2025-03-2403 minOcean FM News ReportsConcern over CAMHS service in LeitrimThe Manorhamilton MD of Leitrim County Council are to write to the Minister of State for Mental Health, Mary Butler over concerns over the CAMHS service.Locally, the Children's Mental Health service currently doesn't have clinical lead, meaning a significant number of children who need help can't even get on a waiting list.Independent Councillor James Gilmartin says it's becoming a very serious issue, and it needs to be addressed urgently.He says the situation has left both children and parents in a precarious position:2025-03-2401 minOcean FM News ReportsRenewed calls for expansion of Sligo train timetableThere are renewed calls on both Irish Rail and the National Transport Authority to expand the Sligo timetable. It's thought that there's big demand for a morning and evening commuter train service Monday to Friday, between Longford & Sligo.Fianna Fail Cllr Paul Taylor is to raise the matter at the latest sitting of the Ballymote Tubbercurry MD later today. He feels that there are large number of people locally who work, attend college, hospital appointments on a daily basis and who would gladly avail of this service if it was available: 2025-03-2403 minOcean FM News ReportsNorth West people facing homelessness due to absence of tenant in situ schemeIt's been claimed that several people in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal are facing homelessness due to the absence of the tenant in situ scheme. The scheme allows local authorities buy a house from a landlord that is occupied by a tenant who is on HAP or who would normally be entitled to a Council house. It was shelved some time back and is set to be replaced with a new one. All the while, many people locally have now been landed notices to quit with no avenue open to them. Sligo...2025-03-2402 min
Ocean FM News ReportsDonegal GAA podcast 23/03/2025 - Mayo 1-18 Donegal 1-16Paddy McGill brings you all the reaction and analysis from Sunday's concluding Allianz Football League Division 1 game in Castlebar, which Mayo won by 1-18 to 1-16.There's no league final for Donegal - but there's more prep time now for the Ulster Championship opener against Derry on April 6th.Contributions from Manus Boyle, Jim McGuinness, Mayo GAA journalist Edwin McGreal and Conor Breslin.2025-03-2348 minOcean FM News ReportsFather Chris Garrett appointed to new roleFather Chris Garrett has been appointed as administrator of Sligo’s cathedral parish. Father Chris was ordained to the priesthood in 2023 and is a nephew of former Bishop of Elphin, Christopher Jones. Born and raised in San Francisco, he makes the move from the parish of Castlerea in county Roscommon. He replaces Father Declan Boyce in the role of administrator as he has been appointed the parish priest of Riverstown. Father Chris will commence has role on May 1st. Bishop...2025-03-2300 minOcean FM News ReportsFuneral of Ruby Druce takes place in DonegalThe requiem mass of Ruby Druce has heard memories of her kind nature and impact on others.Mrs Druce died on Thursday peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family.She celebrated her 109th birthday on New Year’s Eve in her hometown of Castlefinn, where she lived with her niece Carmel Harran and Carmel’s husband Martin.Ruby became Ireland’s oldest known resident since August last year.Speaking in St Mary’s Church in Castlefinn, Martin recounted the operation that was undertaken to celebrate Ruby’s 100th birthday.2025-03-2301 minOcean FM News ReportsOutpatient appointments to change under HSE plansOutpatient appointments will take place on weekday evenings and Saturdays, under new HSE plans.It follows an increase in hospital consultants working over the St. Patrick's Day bank holiday weekend, in a bid to reduce overcrowding.HSE boss Bernard Gloster wants staff across the health service to be rostered outside normal office hours by June, according to the Irish Independent.President of the Irish Medical Organisation, Dr. Denis McCauley says the responsibility must not lie solely with consultants:2025-03-2200 minOcean FM News ReportsIreland West flights to Heathrow resumeFlights from Ireland West Airport to London Heathrow have returned to normal today after major disruption.13-hundred flights, including a return flight to Ireland West were hit yesterday due to a substation blaze near the airport on Thursday night.Aer Lingus says its working hard to help passengers apply for refunds and change flights without a fee.Irish Times Consumer Affairs Correspondent Conor Pope says passengers can claim for expenses but CANNOT get compensation:2025-03-2200 minOcean FM News ReportsConcern over aquatic life found dead on North West shoresConcern has been raised in the North West over the distance some trawlers are fishing from the coast.A ban was in place that prevented trawling from within 6 nautical miles of the coast, however that was overturned last year.Meanwhile it’s reported that a large number of aquatic life are being found dead on Irish shores.Grace Carr, Marine Advocacy Officer with the Irish Wildlife Trust, highlighted the importance of protecting marine areas:2025-03-2102 minOcean FM News ReportsDonegal Education Centre AGM to be held next weekThere was strong support against the relocation of the Donegal Education Centre to Letterkenny at last night’s public meeting.A number of cross-party TDs and public representatives attended the meeting, following the lack of intervention from the Department of Education.The management committee of the education centre will be holding an AGM next week, where teachers from Donegal can have their voices heard.Local Independent Cllr Jimmy Brogan says it’s not a done deal and can be reversed:2025-03-2102 minOcean 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 minOcean FM News ReportsButchers bearing brunt of beef price surgeIt's feared that independent butchers will be among those hit hardest by soaring beef prices.Factory prices have reached an all-time high with farmers revelling in the prices.Beef is not the only meat impacted with prices of lamb also set reach considerable heights ahead of the busy Easter market.Peter Wynne owns For Pete's Steak butchers in Collooney.He says aren't because independent butchers are not buying in the volume of big retailers, they have to make a margin to survive:2025-03-2102 minOcean FM News ReportsDonegal TD left frustrated over local Children's Disability ServicesA Donegal TD has called for the release of funds previously promised towards Children’s Disability Services.The issue was raised in the Dail to Tanaiste Simon Harris, who agreed that the funding needed to be provided quickly.However, accountability in relation to the situation is also being sought.Speaking to OceanFM News, Sinn Fein TD Pearse Doherty says he felt frustrated with the exchange:2025-03-2102 minOcean FM News ReportsIreland West Airport impacted by Heathrow closureTwo flights have been impacted at Ireland West Airport Knock following the closure of Heathrow airport. The airport has been shut for the day following a huge fire at a nearby electrical substation. As a result, hundreds of flights have been cancelled, and 120 planes were diverted midair. Donal Healy, Head of Marketing at Ireland West Airport, says there is still an opportunity for London bound passengers to rebook on another flight at the airport:2025-03-2101 minOcean FM News ReportsStable fuel prices for north west customersCustomers in the north west have been a stable month in terms of fuel prices.After a series of hikes in the price of both petrol and diesel since late last year, the price of a litre remained largely unchanged in March.The latest price survey by the AA found the average cost at the pumps was 1.80 a litre for petrol and 1.77 for diesel.However, the cost of charging your electric vehicle fell by 3 cent compared with the previous month.Fuels for Ireland CEO, Kevin McPartlan says issues still remain with...2025-03-2101 minOcean FM News ReportsChallenges facing non-DEIS Sligo schools highlightedA Sligo Councillor has moved to highlight some of the major differences that currently exist between DEIS and non-DEIS schools.Independent Councillor Marie Casserly has raised the issue on the back of calls for fee paying to be included in the free schools book scheme.The Sligo Drumcliff Councillor says that challenges facing Noon DEIS schools also need to be highlighted when it comes to any debate on the future of educaion. She claims that there is a significant gap in resources, supports, and outcomes between DEIS and non-DEIS schools. Cllr...2025-03-2103 minOcean FM News ReportsTariff impacts on Leitrim distillery raised in the DailThe effects potential US tariffs could have on a Leitrim distillery were raised in the Dail.US President Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on alcohol products coming from Europe.The US accounts for 40% of the total exports for Irish whiskey.Sligo-Leitrim Sinn Fein TD Martin Kenny says protections need to be put in place:2025-03-2100 min
Ocean FM News ReportsThe Final Whistle podcast 20/03/2025Leitrim U20 football selector James Glancy on the county's tumultuous week.Sligo Rugby Club savours back-to-back men's Connacht Senior Cup titlesEJ Sligo All-Stars prepare for Saturday night's Super League quarter-final against holders Éanna.Donegal manager Jim McGuinness on what will - and won't - change for Sunday's trip to MayoPlus - Creevy Activity Hub's Four Counties 100km Cycle Challenge draws closer. Two members of the Creevy peloton join us on the programme.2025-03-2048 minOcean FM News ReportsEndometriosis awareness event to be held in DonegalAn Endometriosis and storytelling event will be held this evening in Donegal.Endometriosis is a disease that effects one in ten women in Ireland at the moment, but it's thought to be widely misunderstood.It's being held at 5pm at the Villa Rose Hotel in Ballybofey, and aims to raise awareness and highlight the need for healthcare and support.Speaking to OceanFM News on her way to the meeting, Senator Maria McCormack says that sometimes women's healthcare can be left behind:2025-03-2002 minOcean FM News ReportsAccuracy of Sligo vacancy rate called into questionQuestions have been raised locally over the latest commercial vacancy rate figures for Sligo.According to a report from GeoDirectory, Sligo has the highest commercial vacancy rate in Ireland at 20.6%, which is 6% higher than the national average.However, it’s been argued that the statistics might not be entirely accurate or representative of the situation within the county.Finbarr Filan, of Sligo BID, highlighted some examples of where the data being used is flawed:2025-03-2003 minOcean FM News ReportsDonegal TD launches another scathing attack on Housing PlanA Donegal TD has launched yet another scathing attack over the Governments Housing Plan. Last week, Sinn Fein publicised a Department of Finance report which revealed the Government would not reach its 40,000 housing targets, days before the general election was called.The Opposition Parties have been accusing the Government of misleading the public over projected housing targets. Speaking in the Dail last night, Deputy Pearse Doherty claimed that Government's Housing Plan was based on dishonesty and asked the Government:>* 2025-03-2002 minOcean FM News ReportsSligo once again records highest commercial vacancy rate nationwideSligo has once again recorded the highest commercial vacancy rate in the country. It comes as the national commercial vacancy rate is at its highest in 12 years according to GeoDirectory.Its latest survey found the rate had risen slightly to 14.5 per cent, the highest level since it began keeping records in 2013.There were 30 thousand 635 vacant commercial units across the country in quarter four of last year.GeoDirectory CEO Dara Keogh says geography plays a major role when it comes to the rate: 2025-03-2000 minOcean FM News ReportsConor McGregor sign appears on Bundoran/Ballyshannon roundaboutAn investigation has been launched after a derogatory statement about Conor McGregor has appeared on the Bundoran/Ballyshannon roundabout.The act of vandalism is believed to have been carried out at some stage last night.Anyone with information is being asked to contact Ballyshannon Garda station.Sinn Fein Cllr Michael McMahon says everyone is entitled to their opinion on Conor McGregor but that that anger should be directed elsewhere.He says that ultimately the taxpayer will foot the clean up operation: 2025-03-2001 minOcean FM News ReportsAll layers of North West health service need to be adequately resourced - MacLochlainnAll layers of the health service in the North West need to be adequately resourced before trolley numbers in hospitals can be properly tackled. That's according to Donegal Sinn Fein TD Padraig MacLochlainn, who has been reacting to comments from the Health Minister this week over the introduction of seven day rosters. Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill says this has helped reduce the number of patients on trolleys. Deputy MacLochlainn this strategy was flagged for some time - but its introduction is better late than never:2025-03-2002 minOcean FM News ReportsPeople urged to attend latest meeting over Donegal Education CentrePeople in south Donegal are being urged to attend the latest public meeting over the Donegal Education Centre.It's taking place tonight in the Abbey Hotel at 8pm.The imminent move of the centre from Donegal Town to Letterkenny has been described as a huge loss for the area with six women set to lost their jobs as a result.A number of TDs and other public representatives are also set to be in attendance.Local Independent Cllr Jimmy Brogan says there will be an expectation for them to have an...2025-03-2002 minOcean FM News ReportsSligo Restaurant Owner has beef with soaring pricesA Sligo restaurantuer has warned that the cost of Irish beef may soon reach the point where diners will not be able to justify the cost and as result it could disappear from menus.Farmers are currently revelling in the soaring prices they are getting from factories however restaurants and butchers say they are going to have to pass on some of the cost to consumersIt's thought that the cost of beef entering into restaurants has increased by 20 percent since Christmas and it's being speculated that the rising prices could force restaurants into charge €50 fo...2025-03-2002 minOcean FM News ReportsDepartments stance over Donegal Education Centre debacle revealed in SeanadThe Department of Education seem to be shirking responsibility over plans for the relocation of the Donegal Education Centre from Donegal Town to Letterkenny.It follows an exchange in the Seanad this afternoon between Minister of State for Further and Higher Education Marian Harkin and Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove.The Department say that various stakeholders were adequately consulted before any decision was made.Furthermore, it’s said that those stakeholders both support and encourage the move.It’s also claimed that the committee have been in communication with staff members over the...2025-03-1908 minOcean FM News ReportsGovernment faces pressure to solve Dail speaking rightsThe government is facing renewed pressure to resolve the speaking rights row in the Dáil.The impasse means Oirechtas committees - to scrutinise legislation and other issues - have yet to be set up, two months on since the formation of the government.Opposition parties say the responsibility lies solely with the government, after it said it would table amendments to the current standing orders.Sinn Féin Donegal TD Pádraig MacLochlainn, says they have yet to materialise:2025-03-1900 minOcean FM News ReportsDonegal Minister says McGregor-Trump meeting does not reflect IrelandA Donegal Minister has stated that Conor McGregor’s appearance at the White House on St Patrick’s Day was not on behalf of the people of Ireland.The Minister of State for Sport, Charlie McConalogue TD, was speaking following his trip to Colombia for the national holiday.One of the objectives of the five-day trip was to deepen and strengthen economic and cultural relations between the two countries.Minister McConalogue highlighted the importance of state visits, and says that it is up to US President Donald Trump who he invites into his home...2025-03-1902 minOcean FM News ReportsDonegal TD call for reintroduction of energy creditsThe government are being accused using one off energy credits last year as elections bribes The Public Expenditure Minister recently ruled out any more once off credits to help people pay their energy bills. That's despite Gas bills being 90 per cent higher and electricity bills are 60 per cent higher than they were five years ago. Donegal TD, Pádraig Mac Lochlainn says that with Fianna Fail and Fine Gael safety pack in power with the support of independents the motivation for issuing such payments has dropp...2025-03-1901 minOcean FM News ReportsNew reports claims that no owners of derelict sites have been levied in the North WestSligo, Leitrim and Donegal County Councils are included in a list of ten local authorities have never levied the owners of derelict sites in their areas, that's according to a report in today's Irish Times. Local authorities are allowed to impose a derelict sites levy of 7 per cent on all derelict sites on their register since 2020. They can also charge interest at 1.25 per cent per month on unpaid fines. The report quotes Department of Housing figures which claims that the respective local councils have never levied derelict sit...2025-03-1903 minOcean FM News ReportsLeitrim Councillor expresses concern over planning permission being given for new power plant in KerryConcern is being raised in Leitrim over a power plant being granted planning permission in Kerry. An Bord Pleanala have granted Shannon LNG Limited permission to develop a battery storage system and a substation. The company want to construct a power plant, battery energy storage system and a re-gasification unit, on a 630-acre site between Tarbert and Ballylongford in Co Kerry. In its decision, An Bord Pleanála said the plan as in line with climate legislation, and provides much needed flexibility given the large amount of rene...2025-03-1902 minOcean FM News ReportsMinister to face pressure in Seanad over Donegal Education Centre debacleThe Education Minister will be under pressure later to provide clarity in relation to the Donegal Education Centre debacle.The centre is set to relocate from Donegal Town to Letterkenny in the coming weeks, a move which has sparked outrage in Donegal Town.It's been claimed that staff currently employed there were not consulted as part of the imminent plans.The issue is set to be raised in the Seanad this afternoon with the Minister by Labour Senator Nessa Cosgrove:2025-03-1901 minOcean FM News ReportsDonegal Doctor warns how rural areas will be impacted over lack of GP PracticesA Donegal General Practitioner has highlighted the impact that a lack of GPs in rural areas is having on communities. This follows an investigative report by The Journal, where it highlighted that each GP has an average of 100 extra people in their catchment area. Concerns are being raised as people struggle to get a quick appointment with their local GP. President of the Irish Medical Organisation, Dr Denis McCauley, says not only is the population increasing, but it is also growing older: 2025-03-1902 min
The Camping CrewEpisode 105 - Boot Buddy ServicePresenters: Aaron Burchael & Chris Byrne
Record Date: 14/04/2021
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Bridal Bar RadioEco-Chic Weddings & St. Patrick’s DayEco-Chic Weddings + St. Patrick’s Day I Do’sToday we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a guest all the way from OceanFM in Ireland, Shane Smyth who tells us about getting married on the emerald isle. Then we take a look at some fun Irish traditions to bring good luck for your wedding day before going another kind of green and giving you tips to making your wedding as eco-friendly as possible. Eco-couture designer Deborah Lindquist joins us to take eco fashion and we give you great resources to green your big day.2014-03-131h 00Bridal Bar RadioHoneymoon PlanningToday's episode takes a look at the best tools out there to help you plan your honeymoon. We talk to travel experts The Travel Siblings and all the way from Ireland, we have a special in-studio guest, Shane Smyth from OceanFM and the Bundoran Tourism Office who even helps us mix up an Irish cocktail. From where to go, when to plan, how much to spend, and new trends in celebrity honeymoons - we've got your romance travel covered in this one hour episode. Tune in and get ideas and advice to plan the perfect honeymoon!2013-11-141h 05