Ocean FM News Reports

The sister of a nurse at Sligo Hospital has made an appeal for temporary accommodation for her to allow her continue her work, as she can't continue to live with her parents, who are both at-risk of contracting coronavirus. The nurse is determined to be part of the fight against the spread of the virus along with her colleagues, but it can leave her parents vulnerable

The 'selfish, non-respecting, greedy' people who are stockpiling food and panic buying in local stores have been condemned by one shopper. Con, who is in his 70's, says such actions are potentially putting people's lives in danger

Sligo Rovers have announced they are temporarily laying-off the club’s players, manager and administration staff while the coronavirus outbreak continues.

30 Rovers personnel are affected by this temporary lay-off. It comprises the entire first-team playing squad, the management team of Liam Buckley, John Russell and Dave Campbell – plus four full-time administration staff at the Showgrounds.

The club says it is taking this action to help ensure it is ready to resume full activity when the current League of Ireland shutdown comes to an end.

Club Chairman Tommy Higgins spoke to Ocean FM Sport's Austin O'Callaghan about the decision:

A campaign is underway to assist in the costs of medical treatment for Fiachra Woods of Ransboro, who has a rare neurological condition. HDLS is a degenerative condition and is genetic. Fiachra's sister-in-law, Claire O'Sullivan Cashman has been explaining more

The former owner of the Dunfanaghy Holiday Village at Corcreggan Mill in Donegal has defended his decision to fly the Union Jack from the premises, and claims business increased by 10% as a result of the publicity surrounding it. Brendan Rohan withstood abuse from many quarters during the height of the controversy in 2017, and says he would do the same thing again

Shelly Matthews from Shelly's Cakes and Bakes in Ballyshannon is running free online classes for children and anybody else who might be stuck at home and would love to do some baking. Shelly spoke to The Francie Boylan Show to explain all. To get involved see https://www.facebook.com/shellyscakesandbakes/

St. Patrick's Day Mass behind closed doors from Sligo Cathedral with Bishop of Elphin, Kevin Doran

Fianna Fail Deputy, Marc MacSharry, has called for the immediate closing of all non-essential businesses, and says only food shops and pharmacies should remain open, as we continue to battle the coronavirus. He has also called for appropriate supports for all those affected by the crisis

There's been a call for immediate Government measures to assist all those affected by a raft of business closures in the North West over the weekend. Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, clothes shops and more announced closure due to coronavirus. Finbarr Filan of Sligo BID says it's devastating

Sligo Rovers are calling for early intervention to protect League of Ireland clubs from the 'dire' financial consequences of the sporting shutdown.

Club Treasurer David Rowe outlined his concerns to 'Off the Ball's Neil Treacy.