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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
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Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.
The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM
Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)
Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.
The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.
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The north west will fall under the grip of a cold snap from Monday.The icy weather is expected to last through much of the week after a mild start to the month.There's a potential for sleet, snow and hail and temperatures are likely to plummet.Cathal Nolan of Ireland's Weather Channel has the outlook for Monday:
The 2024 Teagasc National Beef Conference is set to take place this coming Tuesday in the Landmark Hotel in Carrick-on-Shannon. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Sustainable Beef Farming: Pathways to a greener future’. A range of speakers will discuss a number of topics at the event which are relevant to the Irish beef industry Tom Coll, Drystock Business and Teagasc Advisor is inviting all interested to attend:
Disappointment has been expressed locally in Sligo over the refusal to install a number of road developments on N4.The TII were asked to develop three safe right hand turn lanes along the national route, in order to provide more safety for motorists.However due to the sites not being designated as a high-collision location, work will not be carried out.Ballymote-Tubbercurry Fine Gael Cllr Gerard Mullaney says he’s disappointed that an accident has to happen before action can take place:
John Mahon has signed a new contract with Sligo Rovers ahead of next season.It's understood that Mahon has signed a one-year deal, with the option of an extension for 2026.2024 has been a rough year for the centre-back, after a ruptured achilles in pre-season meant he was ruled out for almost the entirety of the year.He made two competitive appearances for Rovers last season, coming off the bench in Eamon Deacy Park in the dying stages against Galway United in the penultimate game, before starting against St Patrick's Athletic in the Showgrounds in the final game of the season.Mahon's signature brings to 13 the number of players under contract for next season.Speaking to Ocean FM Sport, he says he's ready to put his bad year behind him.
The Sinn Fein Leader has defended the party's stance on the location of asylum seeker accommodation centres.The party believes it should be focused on "affluent areas".Sinn Fein is also proposing to introduce a new immigration management agency, which would have responsibility for processing, enforcement, registration and accommodation.It comes as Mary Lou McDonald has joined the campaign trial in the North West today, firstly in Manorhamilton and is due in Sligo this lunchtime.Speaking to reporter David O'Connor in Manorhamilton this afternoon, Mary Lou McDonald says they also want a shift from relying on the private sector for such accommodation:
Confirmation has been given by the HSE this afternoon that four long-term care units will be open in the Shiel Community Hospital in Ballyshannon before Christmas.It's also understood that more specific care units will be open at the hospital shortly after Christmas.Disappointment had previously been expressed this week that no daycare facilities are in the pipeline for the Ballyshannon hospital, following reccomendations by the health watchdog, HIQA.But speaking to Ocean FM News this afternoon, local Sinn Fein councillor, Michael McMahon, says that staffing seems to be at the crux of the issue.
The Irish Hotel Federation are calling on the next Government to provide more supports to the hospitality sector following the General Election.It's widely felt that a change in view towards the industry is needed, as many hotels around the country are struggling to keep up with increasing costs.Among the IHF's requests are a permanent reduction of the VAT rate to 9%, as well as other commercial and financial supports.Speaking to Ocean FM News, Chair of the Donegal IHF Branch, Aisling Arnold, says the industry can no longer be taken for granted.
Many business across Leitrim are said to be struggling to access enterprise grants.Restrictive criteria is the root of the problem with the Power Up grant, with a number of businesses unable to access the fund because they didn't weren't signed up to a previous scheme.Grants of up to four thousand euro are available to potentially draw down.Sinn Fein Sligo Leitrim Candidate Martin Kenny is warning that there will be a continued low uptake unless changes are made:
The reinstatement of a rail link between Sligo to Claremorris, a link to Knock Airport, and ultimately onwards to Galway and Limerick has to be more than just a pipe dream. That's according to Sligo Leitrim Labour General Election Candidate Nessa Cosgrove who has confirmed that she would vigorously advocate for the implementation of the Western Rail Corridor if she were elected to the next Dail. It's thought that the move would ultimately take hundreds of cars off the roads in the region. Speaking to Ocean FM news, Cllr Cosgrove says it could become a reality if the will was there:
A hustings is to be held in Leitrim this evening for all General Election candidates in the Sligo Leitrim constituency, focusing on a number of environmental issues affecting the area.The debate gets underway at 8pm tonight in the Glens Centre in Manorhamilton.The event is being hosted by a number of local environmental groups, including Love Leitrim, Treasure Leitrim, Save Leitrim and Save Dough Mountain.Local Independent councillor, James Gilmartin, is hopeful that all candidates will attend.
It's emerged that Sligo University Hospital is still waiting to receive almost 70 new beds - despite approval being given almost six months ago.The approval was given by Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, in an effort to combat overcrowding at the hospital, which has been consistently been among the busiest hospitals in Ireland in 2024.It's understood that 42 of these beds will be installed once the new wing of the hospital is built, with the remaining 27 going into an older part of the hospital.Speaking to Ocean FM News, Fianna Fáil councillor and General Election candidate, Edel McSharry, says the beds need to arrive sooner rather than later, but that the onus is on Saolta to sort the issue out.
An incident has been highlighted in Sligo where an Irish Water inspector was refused entry to a home following an unannounced inspection.The elderly homeowner was unsure of the inspector’s motives, and did not allow them access.This follows a number of warnings from Gardaí to not give uninvited visitors access to your home.Local Fianna Fail Cllr Donal Gilroy says Irish Water have since confirmed the inspector was legitimate, but praised the homeowner’s caution:
More clarity is being sought over two bus stop locations in Strandhill, where there is currently no signage.This has caused confusion among residents and tourists, attempting to avail of public transport services.Sligo County Council will be asked for the installation of bus stop signs and timetables.Local Sinn Fein Cllr Arthur Gibbons says the situation needs to be addressed:
Molly Candon has been selected by the Party for Animal Welfare to contest the upcoming general election.Ms Candon is from Ballisodare, and will be competing in the Sligo-Leitrim Constituency, bringing the total number of candidates to 16.Included in her party’s aims are to end grants to greyhound and horse racing.Speaking to OceanFM news, Ms Candon outlined her reasons for running:
Calls persist in Sligo for road safety improvements following recent study showing 81% of Irish public have witnessed reckless driving in the past year.A new report by Geotab, highlights a range of measures people would like to see introduced to decrease road accidents.As it stands, there have been 149 road deaths so far in 2024.Ballymote-Tubbercurry Fine Gael Cllr Dara Mulvey says there is a desire for increased safety measures locally:
A fair and firm asylum process which respects everyone involved is needed. That's according to Fianna Fail General Election Candidate Eamon Scanlon, who says immigration is one of the biggest issues being raised on the doors during this campaign. It comes as Sinn Fein launched its immigration policy today, with the party proposing to introduce a new immigration management agency. Eamon Scanlon believes Fianna Fail too have a plan in place to deal with the issue more effectively going forward:
Its thought that Fine Gaels promise to cut the VAT rate for the hospitality sector is too little too late for many businesses across the North West that have closed their doors are already. The party has pledged to cut the n rate for the sector to 11 per cent just weeks after no change was implemented in the Budget.The rate had previously been cut to 9 per cent to support such businesses during the pandemic before being restored to 13.5 per cent.Sligo Restaurateur Anthony Gray believes it should be have been implemented long ago:
A County Sligo Pharmacist is urging the next Government to prioritise significant opportunities to enhance pharmacy-based healthcare.As part of its election manifesto, The Irish Pharmacy Union is warning of potential closures across the North West, unless the incoming Government increase the dispensing fee and adopt a more proactive approach to managing medicine shortages.Elizabeth Lang is a pharmacist at Bretts Totalhealth Pharmacy in Tubbercurry and is also a member of the IPU Executive Committee.Speaking to Ocean FM news, Ms. Lang says that the sector in Sligo delivers exceptional service, but it could be even better if the incoming Government supported them properly:
Sligo County Council are to be quizzed on what measures can be taken to prevent road traffic accidents at the Summerhill roundabout.A number of incidents have taken place there of late, with the most recent one last week after a lorry came off the road and went through the wall at the Nazareth House.Questions are being asked whether speeding is the main issue, or if more road safety measures can be implemented there.Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Declan Bree, says the roundabout has become a black spot for accidents, and something needs to be done to prevent more happening.
Work has started on installing rock armour along the Coast Road in Easkey. There have been ongoing fears that coastal erosion could result in the route being totally inaccessible.Many areas are said to have become vulnerable due to erosion and it's hoped that the works will go in some way towards preventing it from happening further. Independent Cllr Joe Queenan hopes that this is the first step in the right direction but that a lot more work is needed going forward:
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