Ocean FM News Reports

Michael Burke, who has strong Tubbercurry connections, says it'll be a proud day for all New York GAA members, as they face Sligo in the Connacht semi-final on Saturday. He's a former President of Sligo New York GAA and former Sligo New York player, and says a flag to remember all the victims of the 911 attack will be flown at Markievicz Park

Fr Frank O'Grady of Gurteen has been reflecting on his meeting with President Joe Biden at Knock Shrine on Friday last. He says his time with the President was a very emotional one, coming eight years after he had administered the last rites to his son, Beau Biden, who died of brain cancer (pic Irish America magazine)

Manorhamilton native, Helena Golden, featured on RTE’s DIYSOS recently and she tells us of her extraordinary change of career to become the Willow Woman. John Buckley of Con Brio fills us in on its upcoming programme at the Hawk’s Well and we give a brief on upcoming events and arts opportunities at the Leitrim Sculpture Centre and Leitrim Co Co.

Coming up on todays show I am in Carrick an Shannon where I met with Karol Kowalczyk from Lovage Cafe, Elizabeth Valentine from the New Art Gallery and Artist Siobhan Cox Carlos

Coming up on this mornings show We speak to Magdalena Mc Morrow who is organising an event on the 29th of April in memory of her sister Natalia Karachin who was murdered 5 Years ago in Sligo. Ann Gilligan from Horans Health food shop in Sligo town also joins us.

In Home Truths: Talking Cancer, people living with and surviving cancer are bravely sharing very personal aspects of their experiences in the hope that it will allow others with a diagnosis and those around them to find ways to cope better with the effects of the illness. In the final programme of the series we look to the future and discuss living the fullest possible life despite the changes bou...

In our series Home Truths:Talking Cancer, people living with and surviving cancer are bravely sharing very personal aspects of their experiences in the hope that it will allow others with a diagnosis and those around them to find ways to cope better with the effects of the illness and to look to the future. In this programme we discuss how those left with an altered self after cancer, due to physi...

Garda Stephen Fahy joined John Lynch for on the Beat.

This week’s In the Garden with Liam Feeney of Feeney’s Garden Centre answers a number of questions in relation to gardening issues

Listeners to the North West Today show have been reacting to the visit of US President, Joe Biden, to the West on Friday last. This included him flying in and out of Ireland West Airport, Knock, his visit to Knock Shrine, and addressing 20,000 people in Ballina

Sligo Rovers inability to keep clean sheets is becoming a frustration for both the manager and bit o'red fans this season. Austin O'Callaghan and Ronan Flanagan discuss Saturday night's 1-1 draw v Drogheda.

Leitrim captain Michelle Guckian reflects on a missed opportunity with Ocean FM Sport's PJ Leddy following Sunday's 1-19 to 2-6 Div 4 final loss to Antrim at Parnell Park.

Tina Beirne and Austin O'Callaghan chat through the week's news and stories from the Sligo Leitrim Youth Soccer scene.

Two-time Aintree Grand National winning jockey Derek Fox joins Austin O'Callaghan to chat about his latest success this weekend aboard 'Corach Rambler'.

Leitrim LGFA manager Jonny Garrity says his team have left no stone unturned in their preparation for Sunday's Lidl Division 4 league final against Antrim at Parnell Park.

The consequences of the housing crisis is no longer confined to humans as now it seems that animals are also being impacted. The Leitrim Animal Welfare has recently reported that a large number of people are surrendering their dogs due to the homeless crisis. Leitrim Animal Warden Magan Gaffney discussed the issue with John Lynch.

The North West Today Friday panel consisted this week of Sligo Drumcliffe Independent Councillor Marie Casserly and former Councillor Keith Henry. Both members are also teachers.

Local tributes to rally driver Craig Breen RIP Leitrim's League final Sunday Sligo U20s embrace winning feeling New West of Ireland champion James Claridge Ballymote's Pat Ruddy on a life in golf.

Ocean Drive April 12th

Deirdre Murphy from Horan's Health Store joined John on this morning’s North West Today. Horan’s have just opened their 16th store on O'Connell Street in Sligo. OceanFM will broadcast from the store on Thursday April 20th from 1.30pm to 4pm for their official opening. During today’s interview Deirdre answered a number of questions submitted by our listeners on various health issues

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Tea Day will take place on Thursday, May 4th and in advance of this event taking place The North West Today show held a discussion on Alzheimers and Deminita. Brenda Buckley from County Sligo cared for her husband who had dementia for over 10 years. Sadly he passed away in January of this year. During the interview John Lynch also spoke to The ASI's Community Engag...

Sligo under-20 gaelic football manager speaks to Colm McGee after Wednesday evening's 0-17 to 1-9 semi-final victory over Mayo to reach back-to-back Connacht finals.

Listen back to Wednesday evening's commentary of the Connacht U20 football semi-final between Mayo and Sligo in Bekan, as described by Colm McGee and Con O'Meara.

Some of those captured in the photographs of historic local photographer, Jim Eccles, are being sought by broadcaster, Marty Morrissey - it's for a new RTE series called Marty's Big Picture Show. And you can help out by viewing the Sligo Champion photographer's pics on Facebook

Listeners have been remembering the bombing of the technical school in Kiltyclogher in Leitrim in 1973, at the height of The Troubles - one of many serious incidents in the border village. Cllr Sean McDermott says such incidents are relevant as we mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement while a local teacher remembers the incident (pic RTE Archives)