Ocean FM News Reports

We know Michael Murphy the footballer prettywell. But his managerial ability is quickly establishing itself too. On Sunday, he spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Cathal Mullaney after guiding Letterkenny IT to an impressive 1-14 to 1-8 win against IT Sligo in the quarter-finals of gaelic football's Sigerson Cup.

Election 2020, the mutilation of a 17 year old boy, the tractor protest, a ban on foxhunting and homelessness are among the items discussed on this week's Friday Panel. Our guests are Andy The Bull McSharry, Anthony Gray and Cllr John Paul Feeley

One of the hundreds of farmers who took part in the tractor protest in Dublin this week has defended the nature of the protest. John Ball from Co Longford rejects suggestions that the disruption caused to businesses and commuters has lessened support for the farmers' cause

Sinn Fein candidate, Chris MacManus, has pulled out of the General Election race in Sligo-Leitrim. Cllr MacManus says he's taken the decision in the best electoral interests of the party, as they bid to retain their constituency seat

The next President of the FAI could be a Sligo Rovers man - as club Chairman Martin Heraghty confirms he wants to replace the outgoing Donal Conway.

Finn Harps Director Paul McLoone on the club's 'disappointing' omission from the latest round of Government funding for its new 'Donegal Stadium' project.

PLUS Ollie Horgan and Mark Anthony McGinley on the League of Ireland season ahead for Harps, and Michael Naughton on his candidacy for President of the LGFA.

A new health passport for people with intellectual disabilities has been launched today at Sligo University Hospital. Niamh Walsh, PHD Researcher, and Marion Ryder, Director of Nursing at the Hospital, explain more about the initiative

Orla McSharry and Barry Deignan from the Sligo Drama Circle called into The Francie Boylan Show to chat about their play 'Gaslight'

The son of a County Sligo member of the Royal Irish Constabulary has said he's appalled at the reaction of some to the prospect of a commemoration for the organisation. Hal Hennigan published a book last year on the life of his father, John

Val Robus and Bláithín Sweeney dropped into The Francie Boylan Show for a chat about Havin' a Laugh - The Book. They hope to bring out a book towards the end of the year full of fun stories, jokes, pictures or drawings.

If you do have any stories, jokes, pictures, drawing that you would like to contribute please email [email protected].

For more on Havin' a Laugh see http://www.havinalaugh.com/ or https://magnumlady.com/2020/01/11/havin-a-laugh-the-book/

The Irish Council Against Bloodsports has accused members of Sligo County Council of being out of touch with public opinion, after not backing a motion to ban foxhunting at its meeting. Aideen Yourell has taken issue with comments made by some councillors, who opposed the motion