Ocean FM News Reports

Well-known Co Sligo undertaker, David McGowan, of Foley and McGowan, says he was 'kind of shocked' at the advice issued by the Irish Association of Funeral Directors in dealing with coronavirus fatalities. He says such advice was issued by those with no knowledge of the grieving process

Joseph Morahan from 5th Class in Kilmactranny National School in Sligo spoke to The Francie Boylan Show about his project for the Junior Entrepreneur Programme called 'Frame Your Family'. For more information or to purchase one you can call Rob on 071 9647529.

With growing fears over the spread of the coronavirus, a former local election candidate has called for fines to be issued to those who spit on pubic streets and footpaths. Amanda Gallagher says spitting in public places is adding to the spread, and there should be prosecutions as happens in other countries

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Charlotte Costello from Sligo is a stage 4 cancer patient. She has applauded the decision taken to cancel all local St Patrick's Day parades due to the coronavirus and says while she understands the concerns of businesses, it is the responsible thing to do

As the coronavirus continues to dominate the agenda Dr Anthony Breslin, Director of Public Health joined John Lynch on North West Today to discuss the latest on fight against the virus

The Corona Virus apart from the health of the nation is also impacting on the economic state of the nation in more ways than one.

One such area that is being impacted is the hospitality sector.

Anthony Gray a local restaurateur and a former president of the Restaurants Association of Ireland. He's backing calls for the VAT rate to be reduced to help those in the sector.

Not even a 'bag of chips' could prevent Shamrock Rovers from delivering a commanding display in their 3-2 win against Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds on Saturday night.

We reflect on the game - and on Rovers start to the season - in the company of Gavin Dykes, Niall Morahan, Liam Buckley and Stephen Bradley.

On Saturday 14th of March from 11am until 4pm members of Sligo ICA will be in Johnston Court Shopping Centre Sligo with an information stand all about the work of the ICA and how you become a member. For more see https://www.facebook.com/sligoica/ on facebook.

Mary Fergus and Eimear Cashel from Sligo ICA called into The Francie Boylan Show for a chat.

Alan Fitzmaurice was a guest on North West Today to discuss concerns he has over the proposed construction of a battery storage station in Coderry in North Leitirm.