Best OceanFM Ireland Podcasts (2025)

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CEO of Sligo Rape Crisis Centre backs calls for the introduction of new domestic violence register. 2:57

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The CEO of the Sligo Rape Crisis Centre, has welcomed moves to introduce a domestic violence register, which would see offenders named. The proposed law is named after 24-year-old Jennifer Poole from Dublin, who was murdered by her ex-partner Gavin Murphy in 2021. Under the legislation the Courts Service will publish the names and convictions onlin…

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Donegal TD Raises Concerns Over 2026 Fishing Quotas 1:40

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A Donegal TD is highlighting concerns over proposed fishing quotas for 2026. TD Pat 'The Cope' Gallagher says countries like Norway, Iceland, the Faroe Islands and the UK have overfished in the North Atlantic severly impacting the likes of Killybegs He further Norway alone are 55% above their fishing quotas. Deputy Gallagher says actions like these…

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HSE Urges Northwest Residents to Plan Ahead for Healthcare this Bank Holiday Weekend 0:33

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The HSE in the Northwest is advising people in Sligo Leitrim and Donegal to plan ahead for healthcare this October Bank Holiday weekend. Emergency departments will be busy, so consider visiting a local injury unit or pharmacy for minor issues. Out-of-hours GP services like NoWDOC are available, but you must make an appointment. John Fitzmaurice, HS…

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Traffic Calming Measures Proposed for Lurganboy Village 0:40

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A Leitrim Councillor has requested the Local Authority to examine the possibility of placing potential traffic calming measures in Lurganboy village. Independent Councillor James Gilmartin says there are ongoing concerns about vehicle speed and traffic volume in the North Leitrim Village. Cllr Gilmartin says the process should involve consultation …

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ACRES scheme payments still not received 2:37

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Sligo Leitrim TD Martin Kenny has lamented the lack of progress on the ACRES scheme payments to farmers. The scheme allows farmers to claim money on actions helping them become more enivronmentally friendly. The Sinn Fein TD raised the issue in the Dail last week. Deputy Kenny told Ocean FM News he is hopeful that farmers can be reimbursed soon.…

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Leitrim Councillor says new powers being afforded to Local Authorities will help tackle the issue of dereliction in North West 2:37

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A Leitrim Councillor has welcomed moves by the Housing Minister to push ahead with a focus on dereliction and vacancy levels. It’s understood that a memo will be sent to Government today on Compulsory Purchase Orders at local council level. Minister James Brown has recently declared 'a war on dereliction' defining it as 'unacceptable in a housing c…

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Cathaoirleach of the Donegal MD confirms positive news for local craft village 1:49

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It's been confirmed that the Donegal Town Craft village is finally set to get a facelift. The amenity was said to be lost between two stools in terms of which local authority department was responsibility for its upkeep. The village consequently fell into a bit of disrepair, with a number of units also vacant on site. Cathaoirleach of the Donegal M…

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Sligo Councillor expresses confidence that a local early intervention youth centre will be established 3:02

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It’s hoped that an early intervention youth centre can be provided in the Sligo-Leitrim area. There’s said to be a huge gap in the service locally which in turn has sparked concern for young people not having sufficient access to help on the doorstep. Minister of State for Mental Health and Government Chief Whip, Mary Butler TD has given a commitme…

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Former Donegal Sergeant warns recruitment efforts won't go far enough 2:29

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A former Donegal Garda Sergeant is estimating that only a fraction of those who applied to join An Gardai Siochana will go on to be one. It comes as more than 11 thousand people have applied to join the force so far this year. The figure follows two recruitment campaigns, the latest of which received over four-thousand-300 applications. But former …

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Uisce Eireann under pressure to provide new water pipeline to Bundoran 1:29

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Uisce Eireann is under pressure to provide a new water pipeline for Bundoran. The town and a vast surrounding area have been impacted by numerous water outages in recent times, owing to what's been described as substandard pipes. Businesses in particular were said to be severely affected over the summer months. Sinn Fein Cllr Michael McMahon says t…

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Damage & terror after lit fireworks thrown into Sligo letterboxes 2:23

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An investigation is continuing after lit fireworks were thrown into people's letterboxes in Sligo. All incidents happened on Thursday night last night in the Ballytivnan, Cranmore and Cartron areas. Elderly residents in particular were said to be left terrorised with damage also caused to some property as a result. Deputy Mayor of the Sligo Borough…

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Renewed calls for court services to return to Donegal Town 2:30

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There are renewed calls for court services to return to Donegal Town. The courthouse closed a number of weeks ago with services temporarily moved to Ballyshannon. The historic building was deemed to have health and safety concerns by the OPW with further surveys to take place. Cathaoirleach of the Donegal MD and Fianna Fail Cllr Michael Naughton ha…

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Sligo Senator hopes comments from Justice Minister will help to propel Fine Gael mud slinging 2:43

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A Sligo Senator says the comments from the Justice Minister in relation to the work that Presidential candidate, Catherine Connolly, carried out during here a time as a Barrister has helped to combat the mud Slinging that Fine Gael have stooped to during the campaign. The Justice Minister outlined that when a barrister takes on case, it doesn’t mea…

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Housing allowances required across North West says MEP 2:49

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A local MEP is calling for reform in funding allowances for housing across the North West. Independent Ireland's Ciaran Mullooly is part of a group in Brussels focusing on the housing crisis across the EU. It comes as reports from both the Dail and the European Parliament on housing strategy are due to be released in recent weeks. Mullooly says cut…

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Sligo TD accuses government of failing to protect workers during recent Budget 2:04

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A Sligo/Leitrim TD has criticised the government for failing to protect workers in the recent Budget. Fianna Fail Deputy Eamon Scanlon, has made the claims. He says it came as a major disappointment to many that income tax cuts were not introduced this year as hoped. Deputy Scanlon claims that despite the country's economy doing well at present man…

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Manorhamilton MD Councillor seeks to establish how storm ready Leitrim is 2:19

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of Leitrim County Council will look to establish what supports in place for the upcoming winter storm season. Independent Councillor James Gilmartin has tabled a motion looking to establish what assistance will be available to community hubs during storm events, and what progress has been made in acquiring mobile generators to support these hubs ac…

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North West accuses the government of cutting Dáil time to avoid scrutiny ahead of the Presidential vote. 2:27

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A Donegal TD is accusing the Government of blocking accountability by cutting Dáil time in half this week. Sinn Féin Chief Whip Pádraig Mac Lochlainn says removing the usual time for votes on Wednesday is an attempt to silence the opposition and avoid scrutiny ahead of the Presidential vote on Friday. Deputy Mac Lochlainn described it as the latest…

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Sligo Councillor calls for immediate implementation County Development Plan. 2:43

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A Sligo Councillor is today calling for the immediate implementation of the Final Ministerial Order for the Sligo County Development Plan. Cllr Edel McSharry, claims the ongoing delay are an active barrier to progress, housing delivery, and sound planning across the county. The Local Authority in Sligo adopted the Development Plan twelve months how…

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Pet owners urged to extra care, amid concerns of fireworks 2:11

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Pet owners urged to extra care, amid concerns of fireworks

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Local Cllr urges HSE to extend awareness campaign 2:33

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Local Cllr urges HSE to extend awareness campaign

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Local Senator comments on lack of rail infrastructure in North West 0:32

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Local Senator comments on lack of rail infrastructure in North West

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Works to reduce risk of flooding in Leitrim to be carried out 1:32

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Works to reduce risk of flooding in Leitrim to be carried out

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Local TD makes call for people in the North to be eligible to vote in Presidential election 0:22

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Local TD makes call for people in the North to be eligible to vote in Presidential election

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Local TD calls for more public health nurses in North West 0:45

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Local TD calls for more public health nurses in North West

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Event in solidarity with Palestine to take place in Sligo 0:46

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Event in solidarity with Palestine to take place in Sligo

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Local Senator addresses defective concrete scandal 2:43

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Local Senator addresses defective concrete scandal

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Climate Action Week continues in Leitrim 1:18

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Climate Action Week continues in Leitrim

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Concerns over Carrigans Health Centre structure 1:59

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A Sligo Councillor has strongly rejected criticism aimed at local politicians over their alleged failure to secure for community use a building formerly used to house the Carrigans Health Centre, in Ballinfull. The detached single storey building is situated on a 0.5 acres site and is comprised of 4 Offices, Store Rooms, Kitchen, and Toilet. Some L…

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Undecided voters could be crucial in next election 4:22

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A Local Fine Gaels Councillor and member of Heather Humphreys Presidential Election campaign team says they will canvass for every available vote between now and when the voters go the polls a week from today. Catherine Connolly holds a considerable lead over Heather Humphreys in the latest Presidential poll. The Irish Times Ipsos survey puts her 1…

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"Sense of relief" after Niland verdict - Cllr Clarke 2:55

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A Sligo Councillor and close friend of the late Tom Niland says there is a sense of relief in the community after the three men who assaulted the retired farm labourer in his own home, were sentenced to a combined 43 years in prison. Francis Harman John Clarke and John Irving, attacked Mr Niland at his home at Doonflynn, Skreen, on January 18th 202…

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Ann Butler selected as new President of Sligo Chamber of Commerce 2:08

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Sligo-based pharmacist, Ann Butler, has been appointed as the new President for the Sligo Chamber of Commerce. Ms Butler, is set to take over the role from Fintan Kennedy, who served as President of the Chamber over the past year. She previously served as Deputy President before being appointed on Thursday. Speaking to Ocean FM News, the newly appo…

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Donegal Senator calls for Air Ambulance base to be established in Donegal 2:24

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A North West based senator has called for the establishment for an Air ambulance base in Donegal. Senator Manus Boyle says the county's geographic isolation increases the need and urgency to improve emergency response times. The Fine Gael Senator has warned that with the nearest major trauma centres hours away from many people, Donegal is too isola…

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The Final Whistle podcast 16/102025 44:50

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Highlights from Sligo GAA Celebration Dinner at the Clayton Hotel on Friday, Oct 10th, 2025 to honour the county's Connacht Championship winning team of 1975. Part 1 begins with the address given by GAA President Jarlath Burns on the night.

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Superintendent Tom Colsh gives reaction following sentencing 2:17

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Superintendent Tom Colsh gives reaction following sentencing

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Cousin of Tom Niland, Michael Walsh gives thanks following sentencing 2:10

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Cousin of Tom Niland, Michael Walsh gives thanks following sentencing

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North West agriculture sector receives boost in funding 1:43

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North West agriculture sector receives boost in funding

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Public's view ahead of Presidential election 2:25

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As the presidental election draws closer, the latest polling figures show Catherine Connolly is 18 points ahead of Heather Humphreys with just over a week to go until the election. Some quarters questioned the fairness of the electoral process after figures like Maria Steen failed to secure enough nominations to run. The election was put into furth…

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Lunchtime protests to take place in Leitrim 2:57

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Lunchtime protests to take place in Leitrim

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Sligo man recalls treatment by Israeli forces 3:34

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Sligo man recalls treatment by Israeli forces

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Local TD calls for Leitrim homes to be added to Redress scheme 1:45

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Local TD calls for Leitrim homes to be added to Redress scheme

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Sligo Leitrim Deputy accuses government of making it impossible for people in Sligo to access concrete redress scheme 2:43

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The Dáil has heard today that the people in Sligo whose homes are impacted by Pyrite are not pretending that their lives have been severely impacted by the condition. Sligo Leitrim Deputy, Martin Kenny made the comments during a debate on a motion seeking to reform the defective concrete redress scheme. The Sinn Fein TD says that only five people i…

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Warnings sounded over bogus tradespeople operating in Donegal 2:07

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Gardai in Donegal have sounded warnings over bogus tradespeople operating in the County. There have been several reports made to Gardai over the last 24 hours. If follows similar incidents in County Sligo earlier this year. Divisional Crime Prevention Officer Fergus McGroary has this advice:

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Sinn Fein hit out at 'paltry Budget for people with disabilities' 0:20

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Sinn Fein says Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil must recognise they've failed people with disabilities. The party has hit out at what it says was a paltry Budget for people with disabilities. During a Dail debate last night it said the 10 euro disability allowance increase is pitiful and will be eaten up by the cost of living crisis. Deputy Leader and Don…

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Government accused of no action on Leitrim storm measures 2:57

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The Government has been accused of all talk and no action in assisting North Leitrim residents during and after severe weather events. Storm Amy left a large number of people in the area without power for several days, less than a year after the devastating impact of Storm Eowyn. Questions have now been raised over whether enough work has been done…

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Better pay for Defence Forces cadets needed - Martin Kenny 3:07

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Better pay and conditions are the main areas that must be addressed in order for the defence forces to address the current recruitment and retention crisis the Army, and navy and air core are currently facing. That's according to the Sligo Leitrim Deputy Martin Kenny. The Sinn Fein TD made the comments as the issue of Cadet pay and the army's ongoi…

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Mulooly calls for UID clarification 2:13

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A regional MEP has called on the government to apply state funding fairly across the North West. The issue stems from an EU test for SME and social enterprise aid not being implemented correctly. The undertaking in difficulty aid may at times not be given to companies that rely on volunteer donations. Independent Ireland MEP Ciaran Mulooly says not…

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Sligo Fianna Fáil TD warns party grassroots members are feeling disenfranchised 2:45

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A local Fianna Fáil TD says it's imperative that grass roots members are given more of a say in the selection of future Presidential candidates. Sligo Leitrim, Deputy Eamon Scanlon proposed the move at a recent Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Meeting which was called to discuss the withdrawal of Jim Gavin from the Presidential Election. The Sligo TD says…

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Sligo Councillor welcomes safety works at Aughamore 2:54

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A Sligo Councillor has claimed that the currently road safety improvement works that are underway at the Aughamore-Walsh in Sligo will help top reduce the likelihood of a serious accident taking place at the location. Inside the last week commenced on safety works at a dangerous junction at Aughamore. Cllr Thomas Walsh says the junction located alo…

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32 Properties investigated in North West over suspected illegal short-term lets 3:04

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32 properties in Sligo and Donegal have been investigated by councils as suspected illegal short-term lets in the last three years. In the majority of cases, the only enforcement action taken was the issuing of a warning letter to owners. Some received enforcement notices threatening legal action if they did not comply. There were 14 properties inv…

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Leitrim Councillor says October Hospital Trolley figures are alarming 2:59

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A Leitrim Councillor says alarm bells are ringing for the general public if not the government over the Government over the recent number of people forced to spend time on trollies in the region's Hospitals yesterday. The INMO claimed that over 70 people were on trollies yesterday between University Hospital Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospita…