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Local frustration over support to wool industry 2:01

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It's hoped that the Minister for Agriculture can step up support for the local sheep farming industry. Minister Martin Hayden has been urged to allocate funding to Teagasc for the delivery of sheep wool handling and classification courses in the county. Council Justin Warnock says that while wool remains a by-product of sheep farming, proper handli…

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Emergency services praised after Bundoran rescue 0:57

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Emergency services and a member of the public have been praised for their swift response in the rescue of a casualty in Bundoran. The alarm was raised shortly after 7am after a member of the public heard calls for help and contacted the emergency services. Malin Heath coordinated the rescue with Bundoran RNLI, Donegal Fire Service, the National Amb…

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Public urged to stay safe during activities near water 1:38

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The public are being urged to stay safe while engaging in activities in and around water. That's after a man was hospitalised following a fall from a cliff at Bundoran's West End on Saturday morning. A warning was previously issued with many looking to bask in the current pleasant weather conditions. The RNLI are reminding the public if they are vi…

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Calls for support for local GAA venue 0:54

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It's hoped support can be afforded to the Sligo GAA County Board when it comes to addressing the state of the playing surface at Markievicz Park. Last Sunday, a crowd in the region of between 19 and 20,000 supporters were attended the All-Ireland football championship encounter between Donegal and Mayo, which took place in Dr Hyde Park in Roscommon…

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Refusal to redevelop Creeslough site welcomed locally 0:18

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The blocking of the redevelopment of a service station at the site of the Creeslough explosion is being welcomed. An Coimisiun Pleanála has refused planning permission at the site where 10 people were killed on October 7th 2022. Vivo Shell Limited had previously been granted permission by Donegal County Council to redevelop the site. Donegal Counci…

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Donegal Senator claims Residents of Leagan have bog water flowing through their taps 1:24

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It's claimed that some people in Donegal getting nothing better than bog water through their taps. The issue is said to be affecting the townland of Leagan near Inver for over 20 years and centres on the local group water scheme in need of an upgrade. A funding application has already been submitted for the area to be included in the nationally wat…

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Sligo-Drumcliff MD described as Sligo-Boroughs poor relation 3:03

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The Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District has been described Sligo-Boroughs poor relation. The comments have been made by outgoing Cathaoirleach of the Sligo-Drumcliff MD, Fianna Fail Cllr Donal Gilroy who believes that the area does not get the respect that it deserves. Cllr Gilroy has also claimed that he only wore the chain of office on one occasio…

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Frustration building over lack of progress on Donegal Town public toilets 1:11

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Frustration is building over a lack of progress on upgrading the public toilets in Donegal Town. It had been hoped that the work would have been done ahead of the summer months and while money has been sanctioned for the project, the tendering process is said to be taking longer than was first anticipated. Fianna Fail Cllr Michael Naughton says the…

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'A slip of the tongue' - MEP Maria Walsh mistakenly says ‘Ballymena, Co Leitrim’ during speech 1:03

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MEP Maria Walsh has blamed a slip of the tongue after mistakenly saying Ballymena, Co Antrim was in Co Leitrim during a session of the European Parliament in Strasburg. It was during her contribution on general “matters of political importance”, during which she condemned the violence: In a statement issued to Ocean FM news, the Midlands North West…

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Concern as more homeless accommodation sought in County Sligo 1:52

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Homeless accommodation is being sought in a number of towns and villages in County Sligo. Sligo County Council is looking for suitable properties with management services in Sligo Town, Ballymote, Collooney, Ballisadare and Tubbercurry. The deadline for submission is 28th July at 12 noon. Meanwhile, the latest figures from the Department of Housing…

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North West TD says European intervention would help ease integration fears over a United Ireland 3:00

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A Leitrim TD has claimed that there is too much emphasis being placed on what the economic consequence would be for the Republic’s economy in the event of a United Ireland being carried in a referendum. Sinn Fein Deputy, Martin Kenny, was responding to comments from former Taoiseach Leo Varadkar where he said that he would “forego two years of econ…

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2025-06-20 Praise Until Dawn

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2025-06-20 "Unshackled" by Pacific Garden Mission

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Please Support “Unshackled” at PGM.orgBy Pacific Garden Mission

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2025-06-20 "Nightsounds" with Bill Pearce

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Please Support “Nightsounds” at Nightsoundsradio.orgBy Bill Pearce

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2025-06-19 Praise Until Dawn

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Local TD’s to discuss Greenway decision with Irish Rail officials 0:44

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Irish Rail is to meet with TDs next where the south Sligo Greenway controversy is set to be discussed. It comes senior Department of Transport official's confirmed this week there will be no greenway developed on the western rail corridor in County Sligo.

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2025-06-19 "Unshackled" by Pacific Garden Mission

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Please Support “Unshackled” at PGM.orgBy Pacific Garden Mission

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2025-06-19 "Nightsounds" with Bill Pearce

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Please Support “Nightsounds” at Nightsoundsradio.orgBy Bill Pearce

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2025-06-18 Praise Until Dawn

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2025-06-18 "Unshackled" by Pacific Garden Mission

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Please Support “Unshackled” at PGM.orgBy Pacific Garden Mission

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2025-06-18 "Nightsounds" with Bill Pearce

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2025-06-17 Praise Until Dawn

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RNLI issue water safety notice ahead of soaring temperatures hitting the North West 0:21

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The public are being urged to stay safe while swimming today and over the weekend. The warning has been issued as many are expected to visit various beaches in the North West with Met Eireann advising that today will be the hottest day of the year. Temperatures are expected to reach 29 degrees in some parts later today.…

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2025-06-17 "Unshackled" by Pacific Garden Mission

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Please Support “Unshackled” at PGM.orgBy Pacific Garden Mission

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2025-06-17 "Nightsounds" with Bill Pearce

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Please Support “Nightsounds” at Nightsoundsradio.orgBy Bill Pearce

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The Final Whistle podcast 19/06/2025 43:25

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New Sligo Rovers signing Seb Quirke explains how he might help Sligo Rovers climb the League of Ireland table in the second half of the season. Who will be the next Sligo senior gaelic football manager following Tony McEntee's weekend depature? Neuro Diverse FC is a football club with a difference. It's coming to Sligo next month with soccer sessio…

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People in Pettigo call for enhanced local link service 2:29

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There are calls for an expansion to the local link that services Pettigo. Currently the bus only runs from Pettigo to Donegal Town two days a week and there's said to be a strong appetite locally for that to increase. There's ongoing concern that the area is not being adequately catered to, leaving residents unable to attend appointments in Donegal…

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Speculation over redundancies at Abbott in Sligo 2:10

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Speculation is growing that a significant number of redundancies are being offered by Abbott in Sligo. Around 70 staff across its plants in Sligo and Longford are said to be impacted. Abbott currently employs thousands of people right across the North West region. Ocean FM News has today contacted Abbott for comment who say that the company evaluat…

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Local Children’s Disability Network Forum member warns that CHI will find it difficult to restore public confidence 2:35

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A North West based Children’s Disability Network Forum member has predicted that restoring public confidence will be a big challenge for Children's Health Ireland. The comments from Brendan Barry come as the head of CHI has apologised for revelations within the organisation that led to "great pain being inflicted" on some patients in its care. Lucy…

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Hopes Sligo train will be prioritised in transport police plans 2:41

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It's hoped that the Sligo train will be prioritised in any rollout of a dedicated transport police. Anti-social behaviour has been a major issue on the Connolly to Sligo service for some time. Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien has indicated that he wants to see legislation fast tracked on introducing a security force for public transport. Last yea…

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Sligo Councillor fears an opportunity has been lost with greenway decision 3:15

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A Sligo Councillor claims the news that there will be no greenway developed on the western rail corridor in County Sligo is a major blow to the tourism potential of the County Senior Department of Transport officials confirmed the decision at a Joint Oireachtas Transport Committee hearing yesterday. Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor Barry Gallagher …

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2025-06-16 Praise Until Dawn

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2025-06-16 "Unshackled" by Pacific Garden Mission

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Please Support “Unshackled” at PGM.orgBy Pacific Garden Mission

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2025-06-16 "Nightsounds" with Bill Pearce

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Please Support “Nightsounds” at Nightsoundsradio.orgBy Bill Pearce

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2025-06-13 Praise Until Dawn

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2025-06-13 "Unshackled" by Pacific Garden Mission

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Please Support “Unshackled” at PGM.orgBy Pacific Garden Mission

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2025-06-13 "Nightsounds" with Bill Pearce

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Please Support “Nightsounds” at Nightsoundsradio.orgBy Bill Pearce

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2025-06-12 Praise Until Dawn

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2025-06-12 "Unshackled" by Pacific Garden Mission

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Please Support “Unshackled” at PGM.orgBy Pacific Garden Mission

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2025-06-12 "Nightsounds" with Bill Pearce

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Please Support “Nightsounds” at Nightsoundsradio.orgBy Bill Pearce

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2025-06-11 Praise Until Dawn

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Donegal Councillor frustrated by vacant units at the Donegal Craft Village 2:39

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There are renewed calls for two vacant units at the Donegal Craft Village to be brought back into use. The units need upgraded before they can be occupied with electrical work said to be main issue. The craft village itself is said to be thriving but it's thought that the overall appearance would improve if it was fully operational. Independent Cll…

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2025-06-11 "Unshackled" by Pacific Garden Mission

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Please Support “Unshackled” at PGM.orgBy Pacific Garden Mission

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2025-06-11 "Nightsounds" with Bill Pearce

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Please Support “Nightsounds” at Nightsoundsradio.orgBy Bill Pearce

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2025-06-10 Praise Until Dawn

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2025-06-10 "Unshackled" by Pacific Garden Mission

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Please Support “Unshackled” at PGM.orgBy Pacific Garden Mission

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2025-06-10 "Nightsounds" with Bill Pearce

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Please Support “Nightsounds” at Nightsoundsradio.orgBy Bill Pearce

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Department of Transport confirm that there will be no greenway developed on Western rail Corridor in Sligo 0:30

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There will be no greenway developed on the western rail corridor in County Sligo That’s been confirmed by senior Department of Transport officials. The news emerged at a Joint Oireachtas Transport Committee hearing yesterday.

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Donegal Consultant warns lives will be lost if Surgical Hub is not situated in Letterkenny 3:42

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What has been described as ‘a constructive meeting’ has taken place between the Minister for Health and a delegation of Consultants and General Practitioners from Donegal. The meeting was called to discuss concerns surrounding Letterkenny University Hospital and the positioning of a surgical hub in the North West. The meeting was arranged by the Mi…

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Minister under pressure to deliver on North West road projects 2:02

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The Transport Minister has been told that a number of key road projects in Sligo and Leitrim must progress as a matter of urgency. Upgrades to the N17, the N16 and the N15 have all been eagerly awaited by communities across the region. The issue was raised with Minister Darragh O'Brien this afternoon by Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan. Speaking to Ocean…

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