Ocean FM News Reports

A Sligo Councillor has called for tougher sanctions to be introduced for those found guilty of knife crime offences.   Two people were arrested locally for such offences over the Bank Holiday weekend.   A person was arrested after a stabbing in Kinlough on Sunday morning.     A man remains in a serious condition in hospital following an alleged weekend stabbing incident in Slig...

Stormont's Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins is appealing the decision of a Belfast court to overturn permission for Northern Ireland's biggest roads project.     The €1.3 billion euro upgrade to the A5 is an important link for the wider northwest including Donegal - and it's supported with €600 million euro of Irish Government money.   It affects a 55km section linking Strabane a...

Bundoran has been hit by a major water outage overnight. Hundreds of people are thought to be affected by a burst to the main supply which caters to the town. It could be later this afternoon at the earliest before water is restored to all areas. Local Sinn Fein Cllr Michael McMahon says every effort is underway to carry out repair works as quickly as possible:

A number of weather warnings are now in operation in the North West, after Storm Floris made landfall in the early hours of this morning. Met Éireann says there could be damaging gusts and localised flooding, particularly in the west and north-west - with hazardous driving conditions and overtopping waves along coasts. Status yellow wind and rain alerts are in place across Sligo, Leitrim and Doneg...

Local Cllr addresses appeals process for farmers

Flooding "to be expected" in North West ahead of Storm Floris

Minister for Agriculture "must be provided resources in next budget" - says former local IFA official

Donegal Cllr speaks on new car safety programme

New joint Sligo senior football managers Eamonn O'Hara and Dessie Sloyan talk to Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan about their appointment.

Proposed EU funding changes could impact local fishing sector

Heavier cars possibly facing tax increase in next budget

A former Garda Sergeant in Donegal says Garda management must establish find out why some serving members of the force are hostile to completing their duties.   An unpublished report suggests some members of the Roads Policing Unit are "openly hostile to doing their job" - according to the Policing and Community Safety Authority.     Commissioner Drew Harris says the findings as "so...

There are renewed calls for major safety improvements on the Clar Road and along the N15 in south Donegal. There have been ongoing concerns in both areas due to a high volume of junctions. Some works are due to begin this week on the Lough Eske/Townawilly Intersection with the N15 while assessments are continuing at a number of other problem areas. Independent Cllr Jimmy Brogan feels that a lot mo...

A series of events in Sligo to commemorate the centenary of Countess Markievicz could be on the cards. It takes place in 2027 and it's thought locally that preparations should get underway sooner rather than later. It's hoped that a Countess Markievicz Day could be developed, similar to WB Yeats Day as part of the celebrations. Labour Cllr Anne Higgins says she is a very important lady in Sligo an...

People are being warned to take care in and around the water ahead of the August Bank Holiday weekend. Over the past week alone, a man lost his life after getting into difficulty in the water near Bundoran while separately, two people also got caught in the rip current at Deadman's Point in Sligo. The RNLI along with The Irish Coast Guard and Water Safety Ireland are pleading with swimmers and par...

A vigil for Palestine is taking place in Sligo this weekend. It's getting underway tomorrow at the Sligo GPO at 2pm. It's estimated that more 60,000 people have been killed in Israel's ongoing genocide while Palestinians in Gaza are enduring a humanitarian disaster of epic proportions. Mayor of the Sligo Borough and People before Profit Cllr Gino O'Boyle says it's important for the people of Sligo...

  Member of the Sligo-Leitrim-South Donegal Labour Party have rowed in behind the party decision to support Independent Socialist, candidate, Catherine Connolly in the upcoming Presidential Election.   Senator Nessa Cosgrove says it’s imperative that a suitable successor for Michael D Higgins.    The Sligo Senator claims that Catherine Connolly is the person for the job, adding...

Rushed changes to the Leaving Cert from September will widen inequalities and damage education, according to Donegal teacher and President of a Teachers Union.    New ASTI President Padraig Curley who is a teacher at Loreto Community School in Milford, Co. Donegal, begins his term as ASTI President tomorrow (Friday August 1st)     He says Sweeping changes to the Leaving Cert ar...

Sligo have got their men. The two new co-managers of the Sligo senior football team are two of its most decorated former players - and they’re homegrown Eamonn O’Hara and Dessie Sloyan are on the progamme. We’ll also give you the full rundown of football and hurling county managerial appointments in Sligo for 2026. Few League of Ireland managers have used the summer transfer window better than Sli...

It's hoped that the N17 Knock to Collooney Atlantic Economic Corridor Project will future-proof the North West. The project is currently advancing through Phase 3 which involves the design of the Preferred Option to a stage where the likes of land requirements can be established and to identify and mitigate project impacts. Sligo County Council provided an update on the progress of the project tod...

A Leitrim Sinn Fein Councillor is urging the government to reconsider ending cost of living assistance payments.   Cllr Padraig Fallon says the harsh reality is that many people are finding it difficult to make ends meet at present.   Nationally there were 331 thousand households behind on their electricity payments at the end of May. It means the number of people in arrears on their ele...

The three Sligo Leitrim Government TDs have been accused of not getting on board with the Western Rail Corridor.   It comes as all five TDs in County Mayo have come together in support for the inclusion of the WRC on a list of capital transport projects set to be announced by Government this autumn, which could include the restoration of the Athenry-Claremorris line.   Meanwhile, Irish R...

There are renewed calls to resist the introduction of fracked gas in Ireland.   The new EU-US trade deal has led to fresh concerns over the issue, with American President Donald Trump indicating a lack of interest in investment in renewable energy.   While earlier this month, a group of Leitrim activists took part in a rally outside Leinster House, in opposition to Liquefied Natural Gas...

Work has begun on major upgrades to the Sligo Way, with €200,000 in funding secured to improve a 2.8km stretch between Union Wood and Slishwood. The trail is one of Sligo's hidden gems, will see widened paths, new surfacing, and better access. The upgrades include a repaired 500m section and plans for a new viewing area overlooking Lough Lumann. Cllr Walsh says he's delighted the work has begun an...

Donegal is gearing up to celebrate #LoveDonegal Day 2025 on Wednesday, September 10th a global call to share what makes this county so special. From local traditions and scenic beauty to personal stories and community pride, this year’s campaign hopes to reach even more people worldwide. Coinciding with TBEX Europe 2025, the world’s top travel creators will also descend on Donegal, giving the coun...