Ocean FM News Reports

The woman who came across this gruesome scene has called for stern punishment for those responsible. Keshia Casey contacted the Gardai and the ISPCA after been alerted to the chaining up of a dog nursing her six newborn pups in Co Roscommon

Ocean FM's Weekly Business Programme with Claire Ronan. Airs every Saturday Morning 9.30am - 10am.

This week:

Ciara Shine Marketing manager Shines Tuna.

Roisin Lennon Midwife and General Nurse.

Kylie Harmes from the Donegal Wellness Centre.

7th Nov 2019 - Power Right Fire, Energy & Security have moved to their new premises in the North West Business Park in Collooney Sligo. They're also celebrating 37 years in business this year. The Francie Boylan Show was there today to hear all about Power Right's past, present and future.

There’s been divided opinion whether it was right and proper to broadcast an interview with Justin Barrett of the National Party on Ocean’s North West Today show, on the asylum seeker issue. Blaine Gaffney of Fine Gael says such extreme views are not appropriate for broadcast, while former General Election candidate, Bernie O’Hara says we need to protect our democracy

Parents of special needs children, Debbie from Ardara, and Emer from Donegal Town, have hit out at the delay in the resumption of respite services at Seaview House in Mountcharles. Rehabcare say the facility should be open within a couple of weeks, having been closed for the past year

Ali Brennan is a member of the National Council of Foróige. She is in 5th year in Coláiste Cholmcille, Ballyshannon. Ali spoke with Francie Boylan on Ocean FM about Foróige, their projects and clubs here in the North West and the benefits of being a member of Foróige.

Celtic Cup Surf Competition comes to Bundoran this weekend. Owen Murphy from Bundoran Boardriders spoke to The Francie Boylan Show.

Ireland’s Surf Capital, Bundoran, will once again play host to the Celtic Cup surf competition this weekend when the Scottish Surf Team will compete against the Irish Surf Team. The Irish will be fighting to retain the cup having won it for the past two years (2018 in Scotland and 2017 in Bundoran).

The competition now in its third year since it was reinstated in 2017 alternates its venue each year between Ireland and Scotland and this will be the second time it has taken place in Bundoran. The Celtic Cup is the nickname for the “Ireland v Scotland Perpetual Trophy”.

The leader of the National Party, Justin Barrett, has defended his and his party’s right to attend public meetings to discuss the re-location of asylum seekers. In the wake of high-profile campaigns and public events in Ballinamore, Rooskey, Oughterard and Achill Island, Mr Barrett insists he wants his country to ‘stay Irish’ and to live on an ‘Irish island’

Plans are underway to repatriate former Irish soldier, Lisa Smith, and her young daughter, back to Ireland. Opinions are divided on such a move for the former Isis terrorist group member. Caller Martin says she doesn’t deserve to be allowed back, while Mary says it’s time to forgive and forget

One motorist has questioned the wisdom of the constant operation of traffic lights while roadworks at Ballisodare are taking place. He claims the traffic lights are causing long delays on the N59 road, even when work on the road is not taking place