Ocean FM News Reports

Illegal parking and an insufficient amount of spaces in the town centre are said to be just some of the issues facing road users and business owners.   The local economy is said to be thriving, with a number of new businesses added to the town over the last year.   That success though is said to have presented some challenges with traffic and parking.   Mayor of Donegal Town Anna Ga...

Pat The Cope brands EU fishing quota decision as a "disgrace"

Donegal Cllr calls for works on road on the border

Sligo Traveller Support group hosting Christmas event

Winning Euromillions ticket purchased in Donegal, Cavan or Monaghan

Calls made for investment toward Sligo College

Fishing quota cutback "devastating" for coastal communities

Yellow Rain Warning for North West to last 30 hours

A road safety campaigner has made an emotional appeal for the Transport Minister to rule out the removal of roadside memorials. It's after it emerged plans are being considered to prevent their installation on motorways and other roads. The move is being looked at because they can be placed in dangerous locations. Susan Gray from PARC, says the Minister for Transport must reassure people existing...

Enniscrone Fire Station is hosting an open day tomorrow. It's scheduled to start at 11am and will run until 3pm. A tour of the station is on offer as well as the chance to meet local firefighters in West Sligo. Acting Chief Officer at Sligo Fire Station Tom Boyle says it's a chance to see if the fire service is an attractive career path:

Plans for a new ambulance base in Sligo are to move to the next step. A site has already been identified in the Maugheraboy area of the town. It's been confirmed that a design team will be appointed early next year and they will be tasked with completing a masterplan for the proposed site to incorporate the ambulance facilities alongside other HSE facilities. This will pave the way for a formal pl...

A Sligo Councillor says those struggling to secure accommodation could be forgiven for thinking that the government has given up on trying to solve the housing crisis if the best they can provide is provide tips on how to move back in with your parents. The comments from Councillor Gino O Boyle come as the government has defended a now-deleted video shared by the Department of Housing advising you...

The OPW Minister is facing more calls to visit south Donegal. There's said to be many major issues impacting the area, including coastal erosion, flooding and the closed courthouse in Donegal Town - all of which fall under the Ministers brief. Minister Kevin Boxer Moran has been invited to Donegal already by Oireachtas members but has to far yet to make the visit. Independent Cllr Jimmy Brogan say...

It's claimed that foreign fishing fleets are catching 85% of the fish caught in Irish Waters. The sector is said to support up to 17,000 jobs in coastal communities around Ireland, both directly and indirectly. Talks are ongoing in Brussels today with hopes of a potential breakthrough later today. Many communities in the North West are said to be totally dependent on a fair, sustainable, and secur...

There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel for flooding problems at Pettigo. A number of premises in the town are said to be continuously under threat of flood water due to the nearby River Termon. Over the years, several buildings have been damaged as a result. Now following a cross border meeting, surveys and flood mitigation works look set to begin next year. Cllr Michael McMahon says whi...

A former Leitrim County Councillor has claimed that the decision taken by the local Authority in Sligo not to proceed with the Sligo Greenway could also impact the potential of other similar projects in the North West. Sean Mc Dermott served as a Manorhamilton Municipal District Councillor for a period of twenty years between 2004 and 2024. The former Fine Gael elected representative was leading a...

A Sligo farming official has welcomed the extension of Ireland's nitrates derogation. The decision was taken following a vote by the EU Nitrates Committee on Tuesday. A reduction in chemical nitrogen allowances and increased buffer zones around rivers are some of the new conditions attached to the extension. Farming Authorities will have to carry out field inspections on at least 10% of derogation...

Calls are growing for an extension of the Local Link service across Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal during the festive season. The service has been a success, benefiting rural communities and offering easier access to local events. Labour's Nessa Cosgrove believes a later timetable would meet the increased demand in the region. Speaking to Ocean Fm Senator Cosgrave says it's a “no-brainer” and would h...

As Ireland’s elite swimmers return home with their biggest haul of medals ever from a European Short Course Championships, what inspiration might our younger local swimmers draw from that? We chat to some them from County Sligo Swim Club. As the PDC World Darts Championships begin in London, we visit the Sligo Youth Darts Academy on the Mail Coach Road, where close to 100 young players have found...

Pieta is launching its "Light Up the Darkness" appeal this December, calling on communities to fundraise and donate. With calls to the charity’s Crisis Helpline rising by 12.5% over the Christmas period, Pieta aims to be there for over 300 people seeking help on Christmas Day. The charity’s therapists provide vital support, 24/7, including Christmas Day. Speaking to Ocean Fm Matthew Oakes, Communi...

It's thought that cattle missing from Ballyshannon may be mixed in with other herds in the area. A further appeal has been issued over the 13 animals that are missing for over two months now. The livestock is said to be worth thousands of euro. Gardai have been notified and anyone with information is being urged to contact them in Ballyshannon. Advertisement Local farmer Patrick has been giving mo...

It's emerged that a winning Lotto ticket sold in Donegal is still up for grabs. €500,000 has yet to be claimed after a punter in Ardara bought the winning ticket. The draw was made on Sunday the 12th of October and featured numbers 9, 16, 24, 29, 32 and 38, with the bonus number being five. Sarah Orr from the National Lottery says the ticket could be lying on a kitchen counter:

An investigation is underway into reported speeding issues on the Old Laghey Road in Donegal Town. There's major concern locally, with many motorists said to be breaking the 50km speed limit currently in place there. The local authority is conducting assessments in the area with a view towards making a plan of action thereafter. Cathaoirleach of the Donegal MD Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael Naughton say...

There are renewed calls on the Irish Government to get a good deal for the fishing communities at EU level. Talks are underway in Brussels today with fishing representatives having already stated that the fishing sector is facing economic Armageddon unless quotas are reviewed. Many communities in the North West are said to be totally dependent on a fair, sustainable, and secure deal. Speaking in t...

The new defective concrete blocks bill has been described as a missed opportunity to address many shortcomings in the existing remediation scheme. This week, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage announced Government has approved a series of legislative amendments designed to improve supports for homeowners affected by defective concrete blocks. But several homeowners are said b...