Ocean FM News Reports
Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal. North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland 102.5-105FM Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri) Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo. The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.
Episodes
A decision has been made on the long-debated future of Bundoran and Ballyshannon fire stations.
Donegal County Council has approved plans for a new, state-of-the-art fire station at Finner to serve both communities.
The move follows decades of discussion, with both existing stations deemed outdated and unsafe for staff.
Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr Michael McMahon says while not everyone will be happy, it’s time to move on and deli...
Postmistress and Fianna Fail Cllr Mary Bohan is retiring from Drumkeeran Post Office today after 40 years.
Drumkeeran Post Office as people know it will close its doors for the final time this evening.
The post office is relocating to the Nearby Shop on Main Street.
Ocean FM news paid a visit to Drumkeeran Post Office this morning and spoke with Cllr Bohan who has been reflecting on her career and what lies ahead.
While some post offic...
A decision on the future of Bundoran and Ballyshannon fire stations has been made.
A proposal brought forward today to a meeting of Donegal County Council to build a new fire station at Finner has been approved and is set to serve both communities.
Bundoran and Ballyshannon currently have a fire station each however both buildings have been deemed outdated and in need of major upgrades.
The controversial issue has been rumbling on for...
Following criticism of the previous bus service between Sligo University Hospital and University Hospital Galway, it has been confirmed that a new service will now operate the route.
The upgraded bus will provide wheelchair accessibility and on-board toilet facilities, ensuring a more comfortable journey for patients.
The new bus service will run for five days a week.
Speaking to Ocean Fm News, Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feighan...
There was a large crowd at last night's Fianna Fail key meeting in Sligo.
The main topic on the agenda was Fianna Fails disastrous Presidential election campaign and the Taoiseach's roll in it.
Members are said to have expressed their anger over the way in which it was handled and over not having an opportunity to have a say.
Sligo Leitrim Fianna Fail TD Eamon Scanlon is part of a review committee which is examining the party's perfor...
Hopes have been strengthened for improved rail connectivity in Sligo.
It comes as the Junior Transport Minister Sean Canney has stated that it's a question of when and not if that work will start on reopening the disused line from Athenry and Claremorris.
The proposed move is seen as a major link along the Western Rail Link and attentions are already turning to when there will be developments for the Claremorris to Collooney line.
Cat...
The Central Bank has today announced that motor premium costs have risen by 9% in the past year for motorists across Ireland and the North West.
The revelation has been met with criticism from some groups who say that despite the increase in repair costs, the rise is still too high.
Despite this there are cuts to insurance prices planned through government intervention.
CEO of the Alliance for Insurance Reform Brian Hanley says that f...
With the Northwest being left behind, toll hikes on ten national roads are set to hit drivers from January 1st, 2026.
The increases, including on the M50 and Dublin Port Tunnel, come despite extra Exchequer funding for road maintenance in Budget 2025.
Families and commuters are already struggling with rising fuel, insurance, and energy costs.
Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr Mulvey says, “It’s simply unfair to keep hitting motorists wi...
A new cancer transport service will begin next week, connecting Sligo University Hospital and University Hospital Galway.
The upgraded bus will provide wheelchair access and on-board toilet facilities, ensuring a more comfortable journey for patients.
Operating five days a week, this service follows a year of campaigning after the old bus was no longer fit for purpose.
Speaking to Ocean Fm News Cllr Marie Casserley says, it’s a ...
Concerns have been raised over the future of PeacePlus funding beyond 2028, with fears that vital EU support for cross-border projects could be withdrawn.
Sinn Féin's Cllr Jack Murray says Donegal and other border counties have benefited enormously from the fund, which has transformed communities across the region.
He warns that any move to shift full funding responsibility to the Irish and British governments would leave a massive f...
Sligo Abbey is hosting Halloween celebrations this week.
It's one of many events in OPW locations around the country.
The site has been open for themed tours in the past few days and will continue to do so until Friday.
Patricia O'Loughlin is a guide and information officer at the Abbey, she says that there's plenty in store on Halloween night.
A Sligo Cllr believes that Fianna Fail needs 'new energy'.
It comes as party members in Sligo are set to air their grievances at a key meeting later.
The main topic on the agenda will be Fianna Fails disastrous Presidential election campaign and the Taoiseach's roll in it.
Meanwhile, Michael Martin says he's had constructive meetings with Fianna Fail backbenchers this week over criticism of his leadership.
Cllr Edel MacSharry feels tha...
There are over 500 new build social homes in the pipeline in County Sligo.
That's according to statistics released by the Department of Housing today.
Nationally the delivery of new build social homes is up 54% from the first half of last year.
Speaking to Ocean FM News Sligo Councillor Ann Higgins says that the government must do more to protect workers who need social housing.
Leitrim councillor Brendan Barry has called on the local authority to explore setting up a “Library of Things” within the county’s library service.
The proposal would allow people to borrow sensory and educational toys, jigsaws, puzzles and even musical instruments, reducing costs for families and encouraging community sharing.
He believes the scheme would help reduce costs for households while encouraging sharing and commu...
A new Fáilte Ireland survey shows 43% of tourism businesses reported a fall in summer income, with restaurants and B&Bs hit hardest.
Energy and payroll costs remain the main concerns, while international visitor numbers from North America and Europe also fell.
Despite challenges, the Northwest, and Sligo in particular, continues to offer strong value for money and scenic attractions.
Speaking to Ocean FM News, former Restaurants A...
The Taoiseach and those around him need to answer serious questions about Fianna Fails botched presidential campaign.
That's according to local Fianna Fail Cllr Mary Bohan, who has described the party's campaign as an absolute disaster from start to finish.
Last month in Leitrim, Fianna Fáil Councillors Cllr Mary Bohan and Cllr Justin Warnock along with Independent Cllr Irene Guckian Rabbitte proposed Maria Steen to be nominated as a...
Fianna Fail party members in Sligo are set to hold a key meeting this week as the fallout of the Presidential Election Campaign continues.
It comes as Micheal Martin is under growing pressure to step down as leader of Fianna Fail following the Jim Gavin debacle.
The meeting due to take place in Sligo on Thursday is to hear the views of party members over what happened with members to let their feelings be known to Fianna Fail TD Eamo...
Fine Gael are said to be still reflecting on the party's result in the Presidential Election over the weekend.
It was a landslide victory for Independent candidate Catherine Connolly, with support for Heather Humphreys in Cavan and Monaghan not reflected in other parts of the North West.
Meanwhile over 200,000 spoiled their votes as the electorate expressed their anger at the choice of candidates.
Sligo Leitrim Fine Gael TD Frank Feig...
Midlands/North West MEP highlights issues in agricultural sector
Sligo Rovers manager John Russell gives his reaction to Saturday night's 1-1 home draw against relegated Cork City, to Ocean FM Sport's Odhrán Keating.
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