Catherine Gaffney

Head of News & Broadcast Journalist @OceanFmIreland 📍Sligo 🏡 Donegal

[Catherine Gaffney @CatherineGaff]

Two elderly men have died in a house fire in County #Sligo At around 11am, Gardaí and alerted to the fire that occurred at a residence near Easkey overnight.
Two men in their 80s were pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations ongoing. @OceanFmIreland

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Gardaí and emergency services are currently at the scene of a residential fire near Easkey #Sligo

Gardai have confirmed to Ocean FM News that they were alerted to the fire at around 11am this morning.

No further information is available at this time @OceanFmIreland

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A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with an alleged stabbing in #Sligo
He was subsequently charged to appear before Sligo District Court today.
Gardai continue to appeal for witnesses

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@DonalTheRyan @IMRORadioAwards Some day for the parish!

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Absolutely thrilled Ocean FM news has received two nominations in this years @IMRORadioAwards 🤩 and eight nominations for the station overall! #someteam 🩵 @OceanFmIreland

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Delighted to once again have our show nominated as Best Current Affairs show in @IMRORadioAwards - that’s us with the big gap in between 😄. We won Silver Award last year so who knows … @OceanFmIreland #sligo #leitrim #donegal

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Man arrested in connection with alleged assault in #Sligo victim in serious condition in hospital @OceanFmIreland

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The scene sealed off at Church Hill in #Sligo following an incident in the early hours of this morning. More on this story in this afternoons bulletins @OceanFmIreland

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Special report @OceanFmIreland tomorrow on reopening of #Sligo Cathedral. It’s been closed for over 6 months for refurb works @SligoCathedral

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A man has been assaulted in #Sligo

The incident happened at around 2.30am this morning on Teeling Street.

The victim was reportedly set upon by two other men.

Gardai say no injuries were reported and investigations are ongoing.

@OceanFmIreland

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Swan severely injured by fishing hook in Doorly Park #Sligo
The alarm was raised by members of the public who noticed the swan had a fishing hook lodged in under her wing and was bleeding profusely @OceanFmIreland

https://t.co/svbTZ4JWBT

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Woman injured in crash in Enniscrone #Sligo

Gardaí & emergency services attended the scene at around 3pm. The woman aged in her 30s was taken to Sligo University Hospital for further treatment.

Gardai say that investigations are ongoing. @OceanFmIreland

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Young boy who died after getting into difficulty in water at Lissadell Beach yesterday named locally as 7 year old Alan Singh #Sligo

https://t.co/4nfehKrd4d

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Tragic news from #Sligo tonight as young boy dies after getting into difficultly in the water at Lissadell beach this afternoon. The boy was airlifted to hospital by Rescue 118 in a serious condition but has since passed away. Investigations ongoing @OceanFmIreland

[Catherine Gaffney @CatherineGaff]

Investigation launched into another suspected petrol bomb attack in Sligo.
The latest incident happened in Finisklin area in early hours of this morning #Sligo

https://t.co/72J5JyG0i3

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We’re in Knock today getting reaction to the death of #PopeFrancis more on our lunchtime news @OceanFmIreland

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Four people including two children seriously injured in crash in Ballisodare #Sligo Local traffic diversions in place as Garda Forensic Collision Investigators examine scene.
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses @OceanFmIreland

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Strandhill last night ❤️ #Sligo #Strandhill 🌅

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Investigation continuing into alleged petrol bomb attack Cranmore area of #Sligo in early hours of this morning.
Substantial damage caused a property as a result. No arrests have yet been made. 
Anyone with information urged to contact Sligo Garda Station @OceanFmIreland

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The Farmers Market in #Rossnowlagh is more than just a market #Donegal @OceanFmIreland
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