Ocean FM News Reports

Donegal truck driver, Michael Curran, and his other drivers have ceased operating on European routes as a result of the continued problems associated with migrants seeking access to the UK and Ireland. He claims authorities are not prepared for what will be a 'tsunami' of migrants trying to come here, and it's been a problem for the past 20 years

The purchase of new printer for our politicians in Leinster House at a cost of 808k, which then didn't fit into the building, costing a further 236k, has angered listeners, considering the perceived lack of investment in vital services in the NW. David and Seamus are among those not impressed, as taxpayers

Cllr Marie Casserly has reacted furiously to a call by the Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, FF's Tom MacSharry, on her to step up to the plate and support the Budget proposals for the county. Cllr Casserly says she's sick of the goings-on at council level, and the responsibility in passing the Budget rests with FF and those involved in the pact formed after May's elections

Ocean FM's Weekly Business Show. This week:

-Anthony and Deidre Kilcoyne from Salon 2 tell us about their new salon and the plans for the future of their Business.

-(7 mins 50 sec) Des Faul from Cafe Fleur is celebrating 12 years in Business. We talk about the changes he has seen in sligo during this time and his vision for the future of the town.

-(18 Mins) Denise Mulvany from Astara explains the Modology app she is developing. Denise is currently on the New Frontiers Program.

The latest incident of illegal dumping at scenic Lough Eske in Donegal has been widely condemned. Justin, who photographed the latest incident, says a get tough policy is needed, while local resident, Siobhan, says this is a regular occurrence

The 10th Annual Leitrim Sports Star Awards at Lough Rynn celebrated the best of the county's sporting achievements during 2019. The event was organised by the Leitrim Sports Partnership. Ocean FM Sport was there to bring you reaction from the main award winners - and special guest Jason Black.

Last Tuesday David from The Francie Boylan Show spoke about how he has been diagnosed with Alopeica. Link here: https://www.oceanfm.ie/2019/11/19/david-alopecia-and-me/

On Friday, David decided to go to Anthony Kilcoyne at Salon 2 in Sligo to get some advice on what he should do next with his hair. After Anthony cut the sides and back of his hair, David took the emotional decision to shave it all off.

Donegal Independent TD, Thomas Pringle, has defended his use of the ‘F’ word during a Dail debate. Deputy Pringle said he was so angry about how the HSE recruitment embargo was affecting services at Letterkenny Hospital, he wasn’t even aware of his unparliamentary language

Donegal Independent TD, Thomas Pringle, has defended his use of the ‘F’ word during a Dail debate. Deputy Pringle said he was so angry about how the HSE recruitment embargo was affecting services at Letterkenny Hospital, he wasn’t even aware of his unparliamentary language

A traveller family, who were unable to move into an allocated house in Cartron Estate in Sligo after the house was damaged in a fire, say the facilities available to them in a halting site are unacceptable. Rosie McGinley claim her family still have no electricity or running water at the Cloonamahon site, having been forced to move there a month ago