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North West Today
Hosted by OceanFM Ireland · EN
North West Today, a multi-award-winning show has traditionally set the news agenda for the North West. Every morning Niall Delaney brings you a combination of hard-hitting interviews, listener interaction on local issues and human interest stories from around the region.
Tuesdays Feature: ‘On The Beat’ Niall is joined by local Gardaí who keep listeners updated on local crime prevention efforts and news around the North West. We hear their advice and guidance on protecting our homes, families and business’s.
The show is produced by Donegal native Margaret Carr-Flynn
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North Leitrim resident claims 14-turbine wind farm development will destroy area
2d ago00:10:05Tap to summarizeMartina lives in the hinterland of the proposed new wind farm development at LIssinagroagh in North Leitrim and says the location is completely unsuitable for a number of reasons, primarily environmental. The development includes proposals for a 14-turbine wind farm and Martina already lives in the shadow of 3 wind turbinesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →New Kilty Live push may be needed to save Kiltyclogher school
2d ago00:08:22Tap to summarizeThere are new fears over the future of the national school in Kiltyclogher due to declining student enrolment numbers - the matter was raised at this week's meeting of Manorhamilton Municipal District Council. A similar challenge arose there is 2017 when the Kilty Live initiative began, as organiser Ciaran Rock recallsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →30th anniversary of Mother Teresa visit to Sligo
4d ago00:13:12Tap to summarizeIt's 30 years since the visit of Mother Teresa of Calcutta to Sligo - now, a Saint. We look back at the coverage of the event at Sligo Cathedral at the time, where she was also accorded the Freedom of Sligo. Canon Niall Ahern and former Mayor Matt Lyons outline their recollections of the historic eventSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Unfair and inexplicable - Cllr condemns no TV coverage of Donegal-Cork match
4d ago00:07:51Tap to summarizeThe failure by the GAA to provide any live TV coverage of the weekend GAA Championshlp clash between Donegal and Cork has been described as inexplisable by a Donegal councillor. Sinn Fein councillor, Jack Murray, says there's still no reason being given as to why, and the decision was unfair on many, particulaly the elderly who could not attend the matchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Friday Panel, Cllr Marie Casserly, Peter Tiernan
6d ago00:42:15Tap to summarizeThe Panel discuss The World Cup, the increase in numbers of learner drivers, the Northern Ireland riots, vaping and children, job losses at Kingsbridge and the weekend GAA fixtures. Guests are Cllr Marie Casserly and former head of FAS Peter TiernanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Rory Gallagher Festival organiser angry and frustrated over tickets.ie 283K loss
1w ago00:10:03Tap to summarizeThe founder and Chairperson of the Rory Gallagher International Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon has spoken of the sickening and raw experience of finding out that they are owed €283,000 following the liquidation of the company behing the tickets.ie website. Barry O'Neill says it's a devastating and unfair blow to smaller festivals and wants the Government to step in to ensure such festivals are savedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →TaylorMade for Croker - Champ Katie visits Ocean FM
1w ago00:17:42Tap to summarizeOlympic and World Boxing Champion Katie Taylor visits the Ocean FM studios as she prepares for the final fight of her career, Croke Park on 5th September next. Katie talks about how important this fight was for her personally, why she wants the growth of women's boxing to be her legacy, and reflects on her and all aspects of her lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Drumkeeran woman concerned over 7.5k paid out for guttering work which hasn't taken place
1w ago00:12:48Tap to summarizeA caller from Drumkeeran contacted us after booking a builder through an online agency to carry out work on her guttering. She has since handed over 7.5k to the builder with no sign of work to begin and no updated communication from them and now fears she has been scammedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →6k solar bin destroyed by fire in Mullaghmore
1w ago00:05:25Tap to summarizeA solar waste bin, which cost 6k, was destroyed by fire at Mullaghmore at the weekend - it's not yet known if it was a case of vandalism or not. The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Donal Gilroy, has expressed his concern at what happened, and also at the disposal of waste from camper vans in chemical disabled toilets beside the beachSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →The Friday Panel, Declan Bree, Dympna Mannion
2w ago00:35:40Tap to summarizeThe detention of Dr Margaret Connolly and her flotilla colleagues, the boycott of the Ireland Israel soccer international, the rise in cost of living, the Government's new car scrappage scheme, the temporary removal of Sligo's WB Yeats statue, and Donald Trump coming to |reland are all discussed on The Friday Panel - with Cllr Declan Bree and Dympna MannionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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