Best Sligo Podcasts (2026)

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Sligo University Hospital becomes first in Ireland to receive special accreditation 1:04

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Sligo University Hospital’s Cardiac Investigations Department has earned the prestigious ESC Echocardiography Laboratory Accreditation, a first for any lab in Ireland. This accreditation ensures that heart patients receive the highest level of care, with expert-trained physiologists and modern techniques. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Dr. Diarmaid Hug…

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Repost: Multispecies swards add the finishing touch on Sligo farm 28:41

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For the final OviCast of the year, we're reposting one of the most popular shows from 2025 with Jonathan Higgins, who with his father Philip, runs a mid-season lambing sheep flock, alongside a contract heifer-rearing system in Skreen, Co. Sligo. Jonathan talks to us about their contract rearing system and we delve into the performance and managemen…

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Auto-enrolment scheme to come into effect for workers 2:51

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A Sligo councillor has praised the My Future Fund Pension but has warned it could lead to issues for small businesses across the North West. The New Year marks a the beginning of many new social welfare schemes, including the new auto-enrolment scheme. The measure will see employers match every three euro employees put into the fund, while the gove…

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190 fatalities on Irish roads in 2025 2:22

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There's been further calls for upgrades across multiple Sligo roads. It comes after the RSA released their end-of-year report on road deaths across Ireland. 185 people were killed on Irish roads in 2025 including 10 in Donegal and one each in Sligo and Leitrim. Ballymote-Tubbercurry MD Cathaoirleach Michael Clarke says roads must be improved across…

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Sligo/Leitrim Minister outlines 2026 resolutions 2:37

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A Sligo/Leitrim TD has outlined his plans for next year. Junior Minister Frank Feighan has been given a job promotion in the last 12 months. He became the Minister of State for Public Procurements, Digitalisation and eGovernment in November. Speaking to Ocean FM News, he has reflected on the past year and looked ahead to 2026.…

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Junior Minister Marian Harkin outlines her 2026 Priorities 3:30

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As the new year approaches, Minister Marian Harkin reflects on 2025 and outlines her priorities for 2026. She emphasizes the importance of progress in housing, disability support, and family carers. Minister Harkin also expressed her hopes for global peace, particularly in Ukraine and Gaza, while stressing the need for continued investment in the r…

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Met Éireann issues cold weather warning, snow and frost expected as New Year begins 0:18

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Met Eireann is warning of very cold conditions throughout the country from Friday. An artic airmass is expected, with the possibility of snow along with freezing fog. Flurries and heavier showers of sleet and snow are expected in parts of Ulster and Connaught with widespread sharp to severe frost at night. Forecaster with Met Eireann Matthew Martin…

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Sligo councillors turn focus to 2026. 2:20

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As the new year comes closer, councillors across County Sligo are switching focus to 2026. Multiple projects are set to commence in the county next year, including initiatives surrounding the Spanish Armada. Councillor Marie Casserly, Cathaoirleach of the Sligo-Drumcliffe MD assumed the role over the summer. Speaking to Ocean FM News, she reflected…

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North West projects set to benefit from Dormant Accounts Fund 0:45

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A number of projects in the North West are set to benefit from the Dormant Accounts Fund. It comes as more than €5m in funding is to be awarded for disability supports, NGB equality, diversity & inclusion, and volunteer supports. It has a particular focus on inclusion for those experiencing disadvantage or living with disabilities, while also helpi…

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Local TD hopes for better 2026 following Connolly election win 1:44

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Local TD hopes for better 2026 following Connolly election win

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Calls for Leitrim roads to be gritted ahead of bad weather 1:30

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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 d…

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Groups urge caution around sea swims 2:25

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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…

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Sligo Council Cathaoirleach outlines 2026 hopes 1:49

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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 Sli…

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Santa begins worldwide Christmas deliveries, and you can track it live 0:26

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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…

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Frustration grows over lack of bus shelters in North Leitrim 1:03

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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 …

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Farmers cleared to vaccinate livestock against bluetongue from 2026 3:11

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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 va…

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Bishop calls for seeing others as ourselves this Christmas 1:06

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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 a…

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Nativity cribs providing Leitrim carpenter with increased business 3:23

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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:

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Calls for new SUH block to be named after Sligo nurse 3:23

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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 t…

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Sligo Councillor suggests controversial changes to rail services in Sligo and Leitrim 2:26

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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…

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Leitrim Councillor warns that news teacher incentives could see teachers leave North West 1:52

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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…

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Calls made for government to prevent Enniscrone evictions 2:40

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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 situati…

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Leitrim Councillor accuses Local TD’s for being weak in opposition to importation of fracked gas 3:22

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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…

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Understanding Bluetongue: Early Signs and On-Farm Action 24:57

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For this special joint podcast on bluetongue with Catherine Egan from the Beef Edge and Stuart Childs from the Dairy Edge, we’re joined by vet John Donlon to get an insight into bluetongue. Primarily transmitted via biting midges, the cases on farms in Northern Ireland significantly reinforces the need for awareness on farms in the Republic of Irel…

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A Bundoran peacekeeper is marking Christmas in Lebanon. 0:25

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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…

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CK United Sporting Director Shane Dunphy on achieving League of Ireland senior status and playing at Buckley Park 16:31

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Last week CK United were confirmed as one of the teams accepted into the FAI National League. The league will be the third tier of the League of Ireland and while it will be a truncated season with no promotion in 2026, it will be a full season to run alongside the first and premier divisions in 2027. That will include promotion and relegation as w…

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Strandhill awarded nearly €50k for tidal pool study 2:21

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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 s…

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Concern over profound crisis in North West hospital service 1:50

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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…

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Snow unlikely this Christmas 2:02

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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:…

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Renewed calls for urgent investment in Western Rail Corridor 2:27

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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 indic…

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Three Sligo projects secure major town and village funding 2:45

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Three projects in Sligo are the big winners locally in the latest announcement of Town and Village renewal funding The 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 No…

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Donegal Councillor says Government is responsible for decline in families being raised in Irish 3:04

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The Government is being blamed for the decline in families raising children through Irish in the Donegal Gaeltacht. Figures from recent censuses and found the number of families raising children through Irish fell less than one percent from 2016 to 2022. This is despite an apparent revival of the language in mainstream culture. Clr Micheál Choilm M…

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John Ellis predicts wind of change could sweep through Fianna Fáil in 2026 2:51

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A former Fianna Fáil Senator and TD says the fallout come from the Presidential election campaign has severely damaged the Party Leadership. John Ellis says it's highly likely that a possible party leadership challenge could be launched before St Patrick's Day. The former Sligo Leitrim TD says the Taoiseach has burned a significant number of bridge…

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Local Councillor raises safety concerns over Manorhamilton Bridge 0:44

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Concern is being expressed in Manorhamilton over the safety of the bridge situated at Sean Mac Diarmada Street. The issued was discussed at this week's meeting of the Manor Municipal District of Leitrim County Council. Local Councillor Felim Gurn says it's time that all relevant landowners have been contacted regarding completing pedestrian works o…

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Ocean FM Sports Awards 2025 - Part 2 of 3 37:21

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Part two of the Ocean FM Sports Awards 2025, in association with EJ Menswear, which were held in the Radisson Hotel in Sligo on Saturday, November 22nd. Presented by Austin O'Callaghan & John Lynch.

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Ocean FM Sports Awards 2025 - Part 3 of 3 44:25

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Part three of the Ocean FM Sports Awards 2025, in association with EJ Menswear, which were held in the Radisson Hotel in Sligo on Saturday, November 22nd. Presented by Austin O'Callaghan & John Lynch.

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Ocean FM Sports Awards 2025 - Part 1 of 3 52:20

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Part one of the Ocean FM Sports Awards 2025, in association with EJ Menswear, which were held in the Radisson Hotel in Sligo on Saturday, November 22nd. Presented by Austin O'Callaghan & John Lynch.

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Calls for Barriers on Ranamore Road 2:38

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Urgent safety measures are needed along the L6104 road at Ranamore Coolaney, where the exposed Owenmore River presents a serious hazard to motorists. The stretch of road, which leads to the N17, becomes slippery during frosty weather and heavy rainfall, with vehicles dangerously close to sliding into the fast-flowing river. Cllr Mulvey has put the …

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Concerns raised over EU fishing quotas 1:33

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A Donegal TD has claimed that fishing communites across Ireland have been devastated by the EU's fishing policy. Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Fisheries Padraig MacLochlainn made the claims in the Dail. It comes after the latest fishing quota agreement has caused concern in the Irish fish industry. He said that something has to be done about the influe…

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Thomas Maher of Planet F-1 on the season just gone and the rule changes for 2026 20:53

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26 year old Lando Norris was crowned F-1 world champion for the first time last week. A third placed finish in Abu Dhabi enough for him to pip Max Verstappen to the title with Oscar Piastri third. Thomas Maher of Planet F-1.com has been speaking all about it with Donagh Maher.By KCLR

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North West widows raising money for SHOUT 2:44

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Two women from the North West are raising money for a local charity by completing 12 sea dips this month. Lianna Monahan and Allie McGloin have raised over €7,200 for SHOUT in the two weeks since they began fundraising. It's in honour of their late husbands Fergus and Brendan. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Lianna says that Allie still has two dips to …

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Unidentified Flying objects spotted in North West skies prior to the arrival of 3i/ATLAS 4:13

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A mysterious object that a controversial scientist claims could be an alien battleship reaches its closest point to Earth today. The object, known as 3i/ATLAS, will speed by at over 209 thousand Kilometres an hour, at a distance of over 273 and a half million miles, roughly twice as far away as the sun. While most astronomers think the object is a …

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Sligo Councillor calls for a more proactive approach from road chiefs to address rising road fatalities 2:27

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Sligo Councillor calls for a more proactive approach from road chiefs to address rising road fatalities

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Eyewitness account from Sligo farmer in Brussels 3:00

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A Sligo Farming official says the violent events that took place during a farming demonstration in Brussels yesterday will not deflect attention away from the purpose of the protest. Michael O Dowd has been giving an eye witness account of what he witnessed yesterday in Belgium to Ocean FM News. Hundreds of tractors have clogged the streets of Brus…

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Outrage as elderly people in Enniscrone face eviction 2:35

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A number of elderly people in Enniscrone are facing eviction. Six households are being told they must move out by June 5th. The residents, some of who are in their 80s and with major health issues, are living in a wider estate for independent living with a nursing home located in the centre of it. The homes – part of an estate named Sonas Retiremen…

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Midlands/North-West MEP raises concerns over EU Housing Plan 1:23

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A Midlands/North-West MEP believes that the EU's latest housing plan doesn't do enough to help combat the housing crisis in the North West. The plan, which is 20 pages long, was released by the EU Housing Commission earlier this week. MEP Ciaran Mullooly said that the plan have some positive aspects but is not enough on its own. The Independent Ire…

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'No words' after young teen dies in Twin Towns tragedy 2:00

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Everyone in the Twin Towns are said to be heartbroken after a teenage boy died in a drowning tragedy in Stranorlar. Gardaí along with the emergency services responded after receiving reports of a person entering the River Finn at Drumboe Woods, shortly before 5:40pm yesterday evening. The boy was brought from the water and transferred by ambulance …

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Disappointment after decorative reindeer stolen in Ballyshannon 1:57

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A significant Christmas decoration has been allegedly stolen from a roundabout in Ballyshannon. It's believed that the large decorative reindeer was taken at some stage last night and the electrical connection was also damaged during the course of the incident. Taking to social media, Ballyshannon Business Chamber expressed their disappointment, as…

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Sligo Councillor & Tánaiste share different views on NAMA Legacy 1:40

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A Sligo Councillor has taken issue with the Tánaiste’s evaluation of NAMA. It emerged this week that the body made a final transfer of a 450 million surplus euro to the exchequer. It brings to five point six billion euro the total amount of money transferred to the state in its lifetime. Tánaiste Simon Harris thanked staff as it winds down its oper…

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The Final Whistle podcast 18/12/2025 39:58

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Sligo’s John Murphy has joined the race to become the next President of the GAA. The Tubbercurry man explains the rationale behind his bid. European Gold medallists in their respective sports, Gearoid McDaid, Paddy Reape and Cian McMunn, are honoured by Sligo County Council. We hear from all three. Fermanagh gaelic footballer Darragh McGurn shares …