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| Broadcast area | SouthDonegal, NorthLeitrim andSligo |
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| Frequencies | 94.7MHz (Ballyshannon) 102.5MHz (Truskmore) 103.0MHz (Glencolumbkille) 105.0MHz (Barnesmore) |
| Programming | |
| Languages | English Irish (Connacht Irish andUlster Irish) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | North West Broadcasting Ltd[1] |
| History | |
First air date | 1 October 2004 |
| Links | |
| Website | oceanfm |
Ocean FM is a localradio station that broadcasts to parts of the northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of southCounty Donegal, northCounty Leitrim and most ofCounty Sligo and it broadcasts into parts of south-westCounty Fermanagh.[2] It started broadcasting on 1 October 2004, replacingNorth West Radio (NWR). The station broadcasts fromCollooney (County Sligo)
Locally owned and locally operated, Ocean FM serves all adults in County Sligo, South Donegal and North Leitrim.[3][4]Their shareholders include many of the leading businesspeople and sports personalities in the region.They broadcast news, sports, current affairs, special interest programmes across parts of the northwest.
Ocean FM covers sports events across the region with live commentary at key matches involving teams from all three counties.The service is streamed live over the internet on web stream, Twitter and Facebook.[5]
Ocean FM analyst and former Donegal captain Pauric McShea says the semi-final defeat of Cavan showed the strength in the Donegal squad…
Sean Perry and Pauric McShea were there for Ocean FM, Sean delivering his sharp, knowledgeable, peerless commentary, Pauric giving us his incisive opinions.
On Friday evening next, Ocean FM will broadcast and[sic] 'Up for the Match' special as Donegal aim to make history by winning back-to-back Ulster titles… the programme will be presented by Sean Perry and Pauric McShea.
I listened to the Donegal Monaghan game in the car, flicking between Ocean FM and Northern Sound. I cannot remember the last time I enjoyed a game of football so much. The Monaghan men in one corner, withNudie Hughes co-commentating. The Donegal men in the other, with Pauric McShea and contributions fromwee Martin 'Well you know like, I'm not just saying it, but I think the decision to bring onour Mark is a good one' McHugh.