Ocean FM News Reports

In this week’s Arts House, we hear from Andy Redican, of Drumkeerin, Co Leitrim, about his new book of short stores, entitled ‘Deeply Rooted’.

We also hear from actor, voice-over artist and playwright Joanne Ryan about her new show, called ‘Eggsistentialism’, which she’s putting on in the Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo on Wednesday next, November 20th

But first to Manorhamilton, to The Glens Centre, where they are celebrating 25-years of one-act plays. And who better to tell us about all that drama than Hubert McMorrow, who has been watching it all, not only for the past 25 years but for about the past 40.

All in Arts House, Sunday evening, 8pm

There were fireworks on The Friday Panel this week when guests clashed on the issue of Danny Healy-Rae's drink driving proposal, Noel Grealish's alleged racist comments, traveller housing and prisoners taking court cases on the 'slopping out' process. Albert Higgins, Richie Carrothers and Michael Clarke discuss

There's been a furious row on-air between Kerry TD, Danny Healy-Rae and A-CEART Donegal road campaigner, Mary Clinton, over the Deputy's proposal to have a drink driving permit introduced. He was challenged by Ms Clinton to attend this weekend's Day of Remembrance for road traffic victims

St Michael's of Sligo's historic Connacht club final appearance gives the great Noel Mullaney the opportunity to reflect on how he founded the club. Former Sligo footballer Kieran Quinn talks about counselling and rediscovering his creative spark & Naomh Conaill's 'Dub' David Kelch on Donegal's club championship prominence in Ulster. To contact 'The Final Whistle', email [email protected].

On Sunday the 24th of November the all 'Cycling Clubs' Sunday Spin will take place in aid of the North West Hospice. The spin is a 60km cycle around Lough Gill. Paul Burns from the Yeats Cycling Club spoke to Francie Boylan on Outdoor Pursuits.

Well known Sligo musician and former GAA star, Kieran Quinn, has spoken publicly and positively of his counselling sessions, which have inspired him to produce his first ever solo album. 'A Year of Wednesdays' is a direct reference to such therapy, which will be launched in concert on 22nd November

Former Fine Gael Minister and TD, John Perry, insists he will be a candidate in the next General Election, whether it's as a party candidate or not. Mr Perry has called on party headquarters to speed up the candidate selection process. Meanwhile, Marain Harkin has quashed speculation that she might run for FG in Sligo-Leitrim

Ocean FM's Weekly Business Show.

This week:

Joe Quinn Tapa Gym.

(10 min 10 sec) Dr Sarah Doherty from Pearse Road Dental Clinic.

(18 min 15 sec) Martina Coogan from United Airlines.

On Today’s North West today the President of the INMO, Marian Harkin Kelly joined John Lynch to reflect on the challenges facing Irish Hospitals including the increasing number on trollies and the situation regarding the non-replacement of nurses that leave their roles for reasons such as maternity leave

The recently formed Innisfree Athletic Club in Sligo will run a flat, quick 5k fun run on Saturday November 30th at 11am. John Travers from the club spoke to The Francie Boylan Show.

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