There's still no end in sight to the ongoing roadworks on Hughes Bridge and at the Rosses Point junction in Sligo, which have been ongoing for almost a year. With diversions, one-way systems and more in place, Claire Ronan has been speaking with frustrated motorists, pedestrians, and some of the construction workers as well

The Long and Winding Road - Frustration at ongoing Sligo roadworks

0.52	The National Chairman of the Beef Plan movement, Leitrim farmer Patrick Rooney has raised major concerns today in relation to the current beef prices being offered by factories to farmers. Grant Thornton have admitted recently to the Beef Task Force yesterday that it doesn’t have the authority to access the information needed for a full and independent appraisal of the value of beef at all points in the supply chain. Patrick Rooney says that the research has left more questions than answers for the Beef Task Force.

09.05  Well known cattle dealer, Mattie Walsh tells the story of how on his way back from Tyrone after delivering a load of cattle. In Enniskillen he was flagged down by a gentleman who spotted a problem with his lorry and how this action saved his a lot of trouble.

13.22 Gerry Loftus the leader and founder of Irelands tells how his organisation is gravely concerned at information recently received from Brussels outlining some of the proposals being discussed concerning the upcoming review of the Common Agriculture Policy.

Beef Prices, Good Samaritan and Cap Requirements – Agri Week

PART ONE: Special with Roscommon fiddler John Carty.

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Arts North West is a weekly, magazine arts show that covers everything creative in the region. Featuring the best of music, theatre, storytelling, with the best of talent from Sligo, North Leitrim & South Donegal. Produced and Recorded in The Glens Arts Centre, Manorhamilton. It is supported by Pobal, The Arts Council & Leitrim County Council.
Presented by Glens Artistic Director, Brendan Murray, it aims to afford artists of all disciplines the opportunity to engage with the community during this lockdown season.

PART ONE: Special with Roscommon fiddler John Carty

Dromard native Darragh Clarke wasn't a petrol-head growing up...
But he's found his dream-job as garage technician with the Mercedes Formula 1 team. 

His job: to help Lewis Hamilton win an eighth F1 world title. He's been sharing some insight's with Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan...

Life in the fast lane - Sligo's F1 man

'In from the Cold' is a two part series looking at the men from Co. Sligo who fought and died contribution during 'The War To End All Wars. We here from Sligo native, Brian Scanlon who's ancestors fought in the war, with not all returning. From the perspective of a direct line to people who fought in the trenches of Europe, we get a sense of what life was like for the working class in the region through the stories past down over the years. We hear how a sense of adventure to new lands was a draw for men as surely, it 'would be over by Christmas'.

Historian Simone Hickey has spent years, and continues to do so, carrying out extensive research on the men who fought and died. Through her efforts spending countless hours reading through primary sources such as official documents, letters and newspaper articles we get a sense of what motivated the people at the time and how societal pressure and propaganda played a major role in the recruitment drives across the region. 

Through their contributions, we find out what Sligo and Ireland was like at the time which was still under British rule. Some of the reasons the men would sign up, what life was like for them in the trenches and how they were treated when they returned to a vastly different Ireland. While the men and their efforts were forgotten for decades, we'll hear how they have been remembered in more recent times.

In From The Cold Episode 1

It's all about playing for the jersey, starting at the bottom and investing in the academy - aim for the stars, the worst you can do is land on the moon' - the positive philosophy of Ballisodare United manager, Noel Meenaghan, whose team was beaten 14-1 in the first game of the Junior Soccer League season

Aim for the stars, you could land on the moon - Manager's positive message after 14-1 defeat

A row between two groups of people on The Mall in Sligo led to criminal damage a week ago, and Gardai have appealed for witnesses. Elsewhere, a portaloo was set on fire at Mitchell-Curley Park, as Garda Sergeant Darren Corcoran outlines

Damage caused on The Mall in Sligo after row between two groups

Sligo AC's Karen Mulrooney joins Austin O'Callaghan from Seville where she broke the club's record with the fastest time in a marathon on Sunday morning with a time of 2:41:25

"I always knew that a fairly substantial PB was in store"- Karen Mulrooney

The organiser of a gathering of young motor enthusiasts in Bundoran last Sunday says he will flood the town with cars at a future date, in response to the blocking off of roads and car parks. Tom Doherty says car club members are subject to prejudice and discrimination and have an unfair reputation.

'We'll flood Bundoran with cars' - Young motorists' anger at blocking of roads to prevent gathering

The fall-out continues from last Sunday's gathering of young car enthusiasts in Bundoran, despite roads in the town being blocked off. Safe Bride is one such car enthusiast, and insists they're doing nothing wrong, while Sean says it's good to see young people having an interest and hobby in life

Car enthusiasts insist they causing no bother after criticism of Bundoran event

An American WW2 bomber plane crashed on Truskmore Mountain alongside Ben Bulben in December 1943, with three airmen killed. The granddaughter of the pilot of the plane, Amy Kehr Mauzy, is keen to hear from anyone who may have memories of the incident and is to visit Ireland next year

Granddaugher of pilot of WW2 plane which crashed on Truskmore in 1943 to visit Sligo

-We play an interview with Lily Greer 100 years old who sadly passed away this week.
-Rachel Cawley opens her new Barbers shop in Ballisodare
- Muireann Mc Dermott and Irene Townsend joins us from The Hair and Beauty Quater

Lily Greer, Rachels Barber and The Hair and Beauty Quarter

Siobhan McNulty from Melvin Pharmacy, Garisson, Co. Fermanagh  spoke to The Francie Boylan Show about good gut health and how Symprove can help. 
To contact Siobhan call Melvin Pharmacy Garrison on 048 6865 9995 or see Melvin Pharmacy on Facebook.

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For Gut Sake - Symprove - Siobhan McNulty Melvin Pharmacy Garrison.

Coming up on this mornings Up and Running we are joined by 
- Jessica Anhold from Anhold marketing and PR Consultancy
- Louise Waters from naturaltherpycentre.ie

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Up & Running- Natural Therapy And Marketing

The  art deco theatre and cinema facility in Ballymote is 'jaw-dropping' and needs to be fully supported by the entire local community. That's according to Sound Engineer, Shane Doyle, one of those who's worked voluntarily upgrade the venue, ten years after it was officially re-opened following restoration

Appeal for public to use Ballymote arc deco theatre and cinema

Coming up on this mornings show we are joined by 
-Alan Keogh group CEO of Irish decarbonisation and energy efficiency firm Cool Planet
-Kevike Henry owner of K Fit a new ladies only gym opened in Cooloney Co Sligo

Cool Planet And K Fit

Sligo rally navigator Niall Burns and driver Jonny Greer won the Killarney Historic Rally in Kerry at the weekend in dramatic circumstances. Niall, who's based in Kilmacrennan in Donegal, spoke to Austin O'Callaghan after the win.

Sligo's Niall Burns on Killarney Historic Rally win

Omagh CBS captain Eoin McElholm, centre half-back Callum Daly and team manager Diarmaid McNulty speak to Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan after their impressive St Patrick's Day Hogan Cup final win over Summerhill College.

"Confidence is a great thing - you want to bottle it" - Omagh CBS celebrate Hogan win

How Ocean FM Sport's Colm McGee & Con O'Meara described the closing moments of Wednesday evening's Connacht U20 football final between Sligo and Galway in Tuam...

"One more chance Sligo...." - The last minute of Sligo v Galway

Sligo senior football manager Tony McEntee digests Sunday's 2-20 to 0-12 loss to Galway in the Connacht SFC final.

"This isn't a time to beat ourselves up" - Sligo boss Tony McEntee on Connacht final loss

Sligo captain Niall Murphy gives his reaction to Sunday's Connacht SFC final loss to Galway in Castlebar, on a final scoreline of 2-20 to 0-12.

"We want to play the top teams" - Sligo captain Niall Murphy

Sligo footballer Keelan Cawley spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Colm McGee after Sunday's 2-20 to 0-12 Connacht final loss to Galway.

"We'll have to learn very quickly" - Sligo's Keelan Cawley on Connacht final loss

TD Michael Healy Rae has defended his calls for support for a proposal that would allow 16 year-olds to drive, with a speed-limiting device in place. He insists such a move would help retain people living in rural areas, and rejects claims that it would lead to more danger on our roads

Allowing 16 year olds to drive will keep people in rural areas insists TD

Marie is going for a holiday in Spain - 10 days away for her family of four is costing under €600. The cheapest break she can find in Ireland for the same duration is costing €1,300 - a scandalous situation, she says, as she would prefer to holiday at home

€600 to go to Spain, €1300 for Ireland - Holiday prices a scandal says listener

Those who have received treatment for cancer including Tommie Gorman, Majella O'Donnell, Brian Kennedy and Martin McHugh will address a major cancer awareness event in Ballyshannon this coming Saturday. Organiser and cancer survivor, Paul McLoone, tells us more, as does Tommie Gorman

Huge interest in cancer awareness event in Ballyshannon

Tina Beirne joins Austin O'Callaghan to chat through the week's Sligo Leitrim Youth Soccer news.

Youth Soccer podcast 08/05/2023

Sligo U20 captain Canice Mulligan and vice-captain Brian Byrne give their reaction to Saturday's All-Ireland final loss to Kildare.

"We're sorry we couldn't get the job done" - Sligo's Canice Mulligan & Brian Byrne

Yeats Misbehavin' - Senator Susan O'Keefe's take on WB's extra curricular activities on Ocean's NWT

Listen back to the full match commentary from the All-Ireland LGFA U16 B final between Sligo and Kerry.

All - Ireland LGFA U16 Final - Sligo Vs Kerry

Dromahair event to highlight concerns over refugees

14th February 2016. Studio@oceanfm.ie 
Francie Boylan chats to Erin Neary and Michael Rochford about Lough Talt in Sligo and some places of interest like The Frenchman's Grave, The Famine Wall and much more.

Lough Talt - Francie Boylan

Derby County's U12 academy coach Tom Crisp and Sligo Rovers head of youth development Danny O'Leary spoke with Ocean FM's Darragh Cox after Tom and Derby Head of Operations John Barton visited Sligo last week ahead of Derby's participation in the Sligo Super Cup.

Tom Crisp Derby County Coach And Sligo Rovers Danny O'Leary

Sligo senior football manager Paul Taylor gives his reaction to Sligo's 1-15 to 0-14 loss to Roscommon in Sunday's Connacht FBD quarter-final at Markievicz Park.

Sligo GAA manager Paul Taylor on Roscommon 1-15 Sligo 0-14

Michael Garrett from Sligo, a member of the Gardai for 15 years, was convicted of the possession of cocaine in court last November.  He’s also been known throughout his life as one of the two members of the original band which became Westlife, who was ‘dropped’ from the group. He’s now put his misfortunes behind him and is developing an app which helps people in dealing with mental health issues

I self-destructed - Michael's mission to help others after drugs conviction and Westlife exclusion

Ciaran Burke has been a cattle dealer for 40 years. He says the current system of operating marts online, due to Covid, is not working, and is affecting his trade, as the quality of cattle can't be properly assessed, and he wants a change in regulations

Cattle dealers encountering serious issues with online marts

Kilcar parish priest, Fr Eddie Gallagher, believes the Government is wrong in keeping pubs closed during Covid. In his sermon at Mass last Sunday, Fr Gallagher claimed the large amounts of drink being  purchased in off-licences and supermarkets is contributing the problem of alcoholism

Open up the pubs urges Kilcar priest, to curb alcoholism

The first 'Glory Days' podcast of 2021 takes us back to the year 2000 when Bunninadden made their historic senior club championship breakthrough.

Team captain Fergal O'Flaherty, Willie Gormley, Derek Gormley, Padraig Doohan & David Killoran join Cathal to reflect on that memorable championship year.

Glory Days podcast 03/01/2021 - Bunninadden

The plight of young girls who were raised at an orphanage in Sligo Town has been remembered, during the week of focus on the operation of Mother and Baby Homes. 49 mostly young children who were raised in St. Laurence's orphanage are buried in Sligo Cemetery - one man's mother told him stories of her time there

Remembering the girls of St Laurence's Orphanage Sligo

12022021
Chantelle Padden from Belmullet in Mayo had a chat with Francie about her journey on The Voice UK and joining Team Olly.

Mayo's Chantelle Padden on The Voice UK

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