Michael O'Connor on Bunduff should have been on the ill-fated fishing boat which was blown up in Mullaghmore Harbour in 1979, killing four people including Lord Mountbatten. Michael has now written a book about his time working for Mountbatten and his family in the 70's, from jobs in Classiebawn Castle to skippering the fishing boat

Anthony Molloy, Brian McEniff and Pauric McShea give their reaction to Michael Murphy's decision to retire from intercounty football at the age of 33.

The Leas-Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council has rejected some criticism of the opening of a book of condolence for the late Vicky Phelan, with claims that the cervical cancer campaigner did not want any political tributes when she died. Cllr Marie Casserly insists it was not a political move and people wanted a chance to express their sympathies

Arts North West this week features the amazing Iarla Ó Lionáird ahead of his concert with Ryan Molloy At The Glens, November 26th.

We also chat with Maria Mulligan about the fascinating Sligo Community Arts space, Number 45 and we have our weekly look at What’s On.

Coming up on this mornings Up and Running we are joined by

- Jessica Anhold from Anhold marketing and PR Consultancy

- Louise Waters from naturaltherpycentre.ie

All Podcasts can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Soundcloud or wherever you find your podcasts. Just search OceanFmIreland.

One of Donegal's greatest ever players - an unbelievable talent- will be a success at whatever he does - Former Donegal manager pays tribute to the retiring Michael Murphy

The ARAN animal rights group has criticised calls for a cull of wild deer in West Donegal, to prevent further road accidents, after a number of incidents in recent weeks. John Carmody of ARAN debates with Donegal Cllr Michael Cholm Mac Giolla Easbuig who is in favour of a cull

The cousin of Skreen attack victim, Tom Niland, says he's making little recovery from his injuries at Sligo Hospital - is still on life support, and has 'wasted away' since the January assault. That's according to his cousin, Michael Walsh, who continues to visit Tom every day

Noreen is a patient of the pain clinic at Sligo University Hospital - but she's very concerned at the reduction in services at the clinic, which is widely used. She says the service has not been fully restored since Covid, and hopes it's not a case of losing another vital local health facility

Those who have supported and campaigned along with Vicky Phelan on the cervical cancer screening controversy have been reacting to her death at the age of just 48. Including Patricia Connolly, who organised a knicker protest outside Sligo City Hall in 2018