"In The Clubhouse" podcast- West of Ireland final day review

19-year-old Mark Cadden from Roganstown Golf Club - and a proud Meath man - is the 2026 Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Champion. He beat Warrenpoint's Colm Campbell on the 20th hole in a gripping final at Co Sligo Golf Club.Mark and his shining West of Ireland trophy joined Austin, Robbie, Sh…

"In The Clubhouse" podcast - West of Ireland Day 4 review

Austin O'Callaghan, Robbie Fitzpatrick, Kevin Flanagan digest Monday's Round 3 matches and quarter-finals, which saw Sligo hopes of a local winner dashed - but the final four is a strong one with Cian Harkin, Collie Campbell, Mark Cadden and Alex Kerins now dreaming of West of Ireland glory on Tues…

"In The Clubhouse" podcast - West of Ireland Day 3 review

16 golfers are still standing after Sunday's two rounds of matchplay golf at the Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Championship. Austin O'Callaghan, Kevin Flanagan, Robbie Fitzpatrick and Shane Flanagan convene in the Co Sligo Golf Clubhouse to review the day's events - with just in the nick-of…

"In The Clubhouse" podcast - West of Ireland Day 2 review

Ocean FM Sport's Day 2 podcast from Saturday's curtailed play at the Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Golf Championship. Play was abandoned midway through round two of qualifying strokeplay because of the weather. Austin O'Callaghan takes you through the day's events, in the company of Tourna…

The Preview - Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Championship 2026

Austin O'Callaghan sets the scene for the 2026 Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Championship, which begins on Friday at Co Sligo Golf Club. He's joined by Kein Flanagan, Mark McGowan (Irish Golfer Magaziine) and Robbie Fitzpatrick. There are also contributions from defending champion Dylan Ho…

Donegal GAA podcast 15/02/2026 - The win over Mayo

Donegal are top of Division 1 with three wins from three following Sunday's 1-19 to 0-14 victory over Mayo in Letterkenny. Paddy McGill gathers reflections on the match from Martin McHugh, Gary McDaid, Jim McGuinness, Colm McFadden, Barry Moran and Alan Foley. 

Drumkeerin Family Resource Centre Secures €180,000 Funding

The new Family Resource Centre in Drumkeerin will be allocated an annual funding allocation of 180,000 euro towards its running costs. The news was confirmed earlier this morning by Sligo Deputy Eamon Scanlon. The Family Resource will be located in the former Garda Station in the village. Speaki…

Sligo based Minister states the importance of St Patricks Day trips abroad to the Irish economy

A Sligo/ Leitrim TD and Junior Minister says overseas visits as part of St Patrick's Day events are far from junkets for Government representatives.   Minister of State Frank Feighan was responding to the news that no fewer than 50 cities around the world would be afforded visits from government …

Leading North West Green Party Member endorses the selection of Hazel Chu as Deputy Leader

A leading member of the Green Party in the North West says the appointment of Dublin City Councillor, Hazel Chu, as deputy party leader is ‘a positive appointment’.   Dr Bláithín Gallagher speaking in a personal capacity Says the Dublin councillor received massive support from across the Country …

Government invest €79 million for apprenticeships

Work-integrated learning remains a cornerstone of Ireland's tertiary education system, supporting both apprenticeships and traineeships.     Apprenticeships provide structured, hands-on routes into employment, while traineeships offer more flexible, shorter-term options.     Budget 2026 inclu…