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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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Local TD hopes for better 2026 following Connolly election win
Calls have been made to the Local Authority in Leitrim to ensure that routes to schools are salted and gritted in the weeks and months ahead. Drumkeerin Councillor Padraig Fallon raised the issue at the December meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District.The Sinn Féin Councillor says in the past, some rural schools have been forced to close due to roads being too dangerous for students and teachers to travel on.
The Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI are urging anyone planning a Christmas or winter sea dip to put safety first as water temperatures drop.They're reminding swimmers to check conditions, go in slowly, wear visible gear and never swim alone, while coastal walkers are advised to stay well back from stormy seas.Cold water shock, hypothermia and unpredictable waves remain key risks at this time of year.Speaking to Ocean FM News, Seamus O'Neill says people should go in nice and easy, don't stay in too long, and never go swimming on your own.
While it has been a productive 2025 for Sligo County Council, its councillors are looking ahead to next year.In the year the council has shelved the Sligo Greenway project in favour of the Collooney to Claremorris rail line.It also chose not to raise commercial rates in their latest budget, a move praised by business owners.Caothaoirleach of Sligo County Council Donal Gilroy says there's more to be done:
Santa Claus is officially on the move, having begun delivering Christmas presents to children across the globe.His sleigh took off earlier today, already passing over Australia and New Zealand, before he and his reindeer make their way toward Ireland.Across the country, stockings are being hung, while carrots and festive treats have been left out in anticipation of his arrival.Santa's journey can be tracked live on the Santa Tracker below https://santatracker.google.com/Met Éireann is predicting clear skies as he travels over the northwest tonight.Meanwhile, Alan O’Reilly of Carlow Weather says overall conditions look favourable for Christmas Day, though a touch of frost is possible overnight.
The December meeting of the Manorhamilton Municipal District of Leitrim County Council heard how frustration is building among local residents over the lack of bus shelters in the area.It's proposed to build shelters at Our Lady's Hospital and St Clare's National School in Manorhamilton.While another bus shelter is scheduled to be constructed at Clancy's in Glenfarne.Manorhamilton Councillor Felim Gurn says having people standing out in cold and rain is unacceptable.
Irish farmers have been given the green light to vaccinate cattle and sheep against bluetongue from 2026, following confirmed outbreaks of the BTV3 strain in Northern Ireland.Three EU-approved vaccines are available, with farmers required to apply for a licence from the Department, and details expected to be published shortly.The Minister says vaccination could be a key tool ahead of the high-risk summer period in 2026, particularly to protect sheep, with farmers advised to consult their vets.Speaking to Ocean FM News, Leitrim farmer and Sinn Féin Cllr Brendan Barry says the move is welcome, describing the vaccination as an important tool to limit the impact and spread of bluetongue, while stressing the need for clarity on costs and availability for farmers.
The Bishop of Achonry and Elphin says while it's not realistic for us to solve the world's problems, we can adopt a mentality that sees other as persons like ourselves.In his annual Christmas message, Bishop Kevin Doran has spoken of the millions of refugees forced to leave their homes every year.He says our mentality has the potential to bring about change:
Cllr Edel McSharry has called for the new 42-bed healthcare block at Sligo University Hospital to be named after pioneering nurse, senator and national leader Linda Kearns MacWhinney.The Sligo woman played a major role in Irish history, from establishing a Red Cross hospital during the 1916 Rising to shaping national health and nursing policy in the early years of the State.Cllr McSharry says naming the new block would recognise the often-overlooked contribution of women and nurses to healthcare and public life, and inspire future generations.Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr Edel McSharry says it’s a chance to finally recognise the value and leadership of nurses who made a massive contribution but were never properly acknowledged.
A Leitrim carpenter has applied his trade to producing Nativity cribs over the festive period.Sales have been high for Martin Gilmartin since he started advertising online.The Drumshanbo native recently featured on RTE's Nationwide programme.He says it's a year-long process:
A Sligo Councillor says running trains directly from the likes of Sligo and Carrick-on-Shannon Railway stations to Dublin Connolly would significantly reduce the travel time the service currently takes. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly believes if parking was increased at these stations commuters would be happy to bypass the likes of Ballymote, Boyle Collooney and Dromod stations in order to avail of faster travel times. Speaking to Ocean FM news the former general election candidate says reducing travel is equally as important as providing extra trains on the Sligo to Dublin route.
A Leitrim County Councillor and teacher has warned against providing too many incentives encouraging teachers to take up positions in the capital. Leitrim Independent Councillor James Gilmartin has warned that many local schools in the North West are also facing staffing challenges. Department of Education officials are understood to be calling for new initiatives, including targeted bursaries for teachers to resolve recruitment challenges faced by schools, particularly around Dublin. The Manorhamilton MD Councillor says there is a fear that such moves could see young teachers moving from rural areas to the Dublin.
A Leitrim Councillor has launched a blistering attack on Local TD's for supporting the Government's decision to proceed with plans to build a liquefied natural gas terminal at Shannon. Leitrim Independent Councillor Eddie Mitchell has been raising concerns over fracked gas for a number of years. He says the move could open the door for the practice of fracking to be introduced on this island something that would have disastrous consequences for the North West Region. He's called on the TD's in the Sligo Leitrim to hold the government to account
The Government is being urged to intervene to protect older people from eviction in Enniscrone. Last week, it emerged that a number of older residents living in a retirement village have been served with eviction notices and told they must vacate their homes next year. There are fears that if the Government don't take urgent action, similar situations will arise in other parts of the country. Local Cllr Michael Clarke says it's imperative that measures be put in place to prevent older people from being displaced without suitable alternatives:
Irish peacekeepers from Finner Camp that are in the Lebanon will mark Christmas with a charity run, a carol service and a special dinner at Camp Shamrock. About 366 members of the camp’s 600 soldiers are Irish Defence Forces staff. Most of the unit arrived in early November, and will remain on duty on the Blue Line for another five months. Bundoran Sergeant Shane Gallagher is on his seventh tour to Lebanon, and says it's just the reality for his family now
Strandhill has been awarded nearly €50,000 under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme, announced by Minister Dara Calleary, with three other Sligo projects also benefiting in the latest round.Ballygawley, Cliffoney and Easkey each secured €300,000, while funding just under €50,000 has also been allocated to Riverstown.The Strandhill funding will support a feasibility study into a tidal pool, aimed at improving safe sea access, recreation and year-round community use.Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr Fergal Nealon says the funding is a massive boost, helping assess a safer swimming option that could deliver real benefits for health, tourism and wider rural development in Strandhill.
It's thought there is a profound crisis in the North West hospital service.It comes the Health Minister says hospitals are managing well despite a surge in flu cases.As of last week, Sligo University Hospital had been battling six flu outbreaks across various wards.People are being urged to get the flu vaccine as hospital admissions are expected to peak next week.Sligo was the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today.Speaking to Ocean FM news, Donegal Sinn Fein TD Padraig MacLochlainn disagrees with the Ministers comments:
The chances of a white Christmas in the North West look slim.That's according to Met Eireann who are forecasting dry conditions across the Christmas period.The last white Christmas for most of the country came in the big freeze in 2010.Speaking to Ocean FM, meterologist at Met Eireann Linda Hughes says it isn't likely to return:
There are further calls the Western Rail Corridor all the way from Sligo to Galway to be regarded as critical infrastructure that requires urgent government investment.It comes following confirmation from Sligo County Council in recent weeks that the proposed greenway project on the line has been shelved.Meanwhile, Irish Rail has previously indicated that it is preserving the rail line between Collooney and Clairemorris for future rail development.Sinn Fein Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny says while this creates the opportunity for major economic development and connectivity in the region, Government funding is key:
Three projects in Sligo are the big winners locally in the latest announcement of Town and Village renewal fundingThe respective projects in Ballygawley, Cliffoney and Easkey have been awarded 300, 000 euro each.Funding to the value of just under 50,000 has been allocated for projects in Rivestown and Strandhill.No projects were successful in North Leitrim while in Donegal half a million has been allocated for works at the Castle Gardens in Dromboe woods which is situated in Ballybofey Stranorlar.Cathaoirleacht of the Local Authority in Sligo Donal Gilroy says it's an early Christmas present for Sligo.Meanwhile Junior Minister Frank Feighan says the funding will benefit the respective projects.
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