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The Final Whistle
The Final Whistle is broadcast every Thursday on Ocean FM from 8-9 pm and looks at the main local and national sports stories of the week. You can contribute to the programme too by text/WhatsApp 083 3500530. The programme is also available as a podcast each week.
Episodes
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 05/11/2026
St Pat's GAA Club and Sligo are laying the groundwork for a commemorative statue to be built in honour of Sligo's greatest living gaelic footballer Mickey…
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The Final Whistle podcast 29/10/2026
On this week's programme: Sligo Rovers manager Darren Purse on a season to forget for the club on the field – as he looks to rebuild and start afresh. A…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 22/10/2026 - Remembering Fr Ricky Devine
This week's progamme remembers Fr Ricky Devine, who died on Tuesday morning in Sligo. He was 95. A pioneering educator and sports mentor at Summerhill College…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 08/10/2026 - live from St Mary's on county final week
Thursday night's 'The Final Whistle' came live from St Mary's GAA Club at Kent Park, ahead of the 2026 Sligo senior football final between St Mary's and…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 01/10/2026 - All-Stars Live
The Final Whistle came live from EJ Menswear, Grattan Street, Sligo on the eve of the new basketball Super League season for EJ Sligo All-Stars. See…
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The Final Whistle podcast 17/09/2026
Bundoran gets ready to host surfing’s junior European Championships next week. We’ve been been to the Peak this week to catch a few waves -…
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The Final Whistle podcast 10/09/2026
An episode from the St Mary's at 50 podcast series, celebrating 50 years of St Mary's GAA & LGFA club in Sligo. This episode was recorded in front of a…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 27/08/2026
It's boxing all the way on this week's edition of 'The Final Whistle'. First - we pay a visit to the home of Paddy Doherty in Donegal - the last Irish boxer to…
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The Final Whistle podcast 20/08/2026
Sligo Rovers are looking to change the way the club is organised an run. Club Chairman Tommy Higgins talks us through what they’re proposing. It's golf…
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The Final Whistle podcast 30/07/2026
As the current lifts on the Sligo GAA club football championships for 2026, we’ll take you through this weekend’s opening matches - with the…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 23/07/2026
Former Dublin gaelic football manager Jim Gavin talks to Austin O'Callaghan at St Mary's GAA Club in Sligo. Last Saturday, the club launched a new podcast…
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The Final Whistle podcast 25/06/2026
As Donegal come to terms with their All-Ireland football championship exit, we listen back to the Donegal GAA podcast from Croke Park last Sunday. It's hosted…
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The Final Whistle podcast 18/06/2026
When Exercise is the best medicine of all... The story of the phenomenon that is Exwell. Founded by former Dubling gaelic footballer Noel McCaffrey – and…
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The Final Whistle podcast 11/06/2026
Katie Taylor was in studio this week. We’ll give you another chance to hear herr interview. Ahead of the biggest championship weekend of the year so far…
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The Final Whistle podcast 04/06/2026
Sligo head to Ruislip for a Tailteann Cup showdown with London. We hear from Sligo joint-manager Dessie Sloyan on what they need to do to get in and out with a…
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The Final Whistle podcast 28/05/2026
It’s All-Ireland Comortas Peile Na Gaeltachta finals weekend in Kilcar. The Towney club has pulled out all the stops to ensure a big cead mílle…
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The Final Whistle podcast 21/05/2026
Gareth McElroy signs a new two-year contract with Sligo Rovers, just days after completing his final exams at University. Can Donegal beat Kerry this weekend…
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The Final Whistle podcast 14/05/2026
Down head to Newry on Saturday in the Tailteann Cup -Underdogs, understrength but ready to give it a crack. Martin McGowan will assess Leitrim’s…
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The Final Whistle podcast 07/05/2026
The Tailteann Cup begins for Sligo this Sunday, with Tipperary the visitors to Markievicz Park. We’ll hear from Eamonn O’Hara on Sligo’s…
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The Final Whistle podcast 30/04/2026
Sligo Rovers say the time has come to re-examine how the club is funded and run. Officials say the days of relying so heavily on community fundraising and a…
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The Final Whistle podcastt 23/04/2026
Do Leitrim have any chance against Galway this weekend? "There’s always a chance," says Martin McGowan. We’ll talk Saturday’s Conancht…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle 09/04/2026 - Golf's West of Ireland 2026
We take a listen back to the closing stages of this week’s Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Golf Championship at Co Sligo Golf Club. Tuesday’s…
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The Final Whistle podcast 26/03/2026
On this week's programme: Donegal captain Michael Langan on facing Kerry at Croke Park for the first time since last July’s All-Ireland final. Sligo…
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The Final Whistle podcast 12/03/2026
It's our season preview of the new women's League of Ireland Premier Division season. Sligo Rovers begin their season at home to Athlone Town this Saturday…
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The Final Whistle podcast 05/03/2026
Donegal remain unbeaten in Division 1 of the National Football League following last Sunday's 1-17 to 0-20 draw with Galway in Ballyshannon. The home side came…
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The Final Whistle podcast 12/02/2026
On this week's programme: We hear from the two Sligo footballers who lifted All-Ireland intervarsities football titles in Dublin this week - Reflected glow for…
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The Final Whistle podcast 29/01/2026
As Donegal get ready to welcome All-Ireland champions Kerry to Fr Tierney Park in Ballyshannon this Sunday in a rematch of last July’s All-Ireland final, we’re…
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The Final Whistle podcast 22/01/2026
Sligo GAA is making changes to the club football championships this year. We’ll give you the main headlines. The national football and hurling leagues start…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 15/01/2026
Ursuline College Sligo break new ground in schools soccer. They’re the new FAI Schoolgirls Connacht Senior Cup champions. Team coach Brian Chambers will tell…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 08/01/2026 - Easkey
The first Final Whistle of 2026 examines Easkey's road to Croke Park for Saturday's All-Ireland junior club hurling final - with contributions from Rory…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 18/12/2025
Sligo’s John Murphy has joined the race to become the next President of the GAA. The Tubbercurry man explains the rationale behind his bid. European Gold…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 11/12/2025
As Ireland’s elite swimmers return home with their biggest haul of medals ever from a European Short Course Championships, what inspiration might our younger…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 04/12/2025
We go Davey Drifting with the Ballinafad family who are accomplished competitors in one of the fastest growing motorsports around right now. 2025 has been a…
The Final Whistle"If you get my drift" - Meet the Sligo family excelling in the sport of drifting
Ocean FM Sport meets the Davey family from Ballinafad in county Sligo who are big into the sport of drift racing or 'drifting'. 16-year-old Jake Davey recently…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 27/11/2025
Listen back to some of the highlights from the 2025 Ocean FM Sports awards - including our interview with special guests Ray Houghton and John Aldridge. See…
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The Final Whistle podcast 13/11/2025
North Sligo Athletic Club’s Chris O’Donnell becomes the first man to be accorded the Freedom of County Sligo. We hear from the Grange athlete about his fresh…
The Final WhistleShamrock Gaels mark 50th anniversary with new book
Shamrock Gaels will launch a new book 'Shamrock Gaels 1972-2022 - A History' to mark the 50th anniversary of the club at a special event on Saturday, Nov 15th…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 23/10/2025
Part two of the recent Sligo GAA Celebration Dinner of the county’s Connacht Championship winning team from 1975. The event, at Sligo’s Clayton Hotel, marked…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 16/10/2025
Highlights from Sligo GAA Celebration Dinner at the Clayton Hotel on Friday, Oct 10th, 2025 to honour the county's Connacht Championship winning team of 1975…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle LIVE from Castlebaldwin 09/10/2025
It's county final week in Sligo - and The Final Whistle on Thursday night came live from McDermott's Bar & Restaurant in Castlebaldwin. Introduced by Austin…
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The Final Whistle podcast 18/09/2025
Seven games to go in the League of Ireland - Can Sligo Rovers put their FAI Cup humiliation behind them and keep it between the ditches on the road to Premier…
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The Final Whistle podcast 04/09/2025
The European Championships in Waveski and Surf Kayaking come to Easkey this weekend. Autumn O’Donnell from Paddlesurf Ireland is on the programme to explain…
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The Final Whistle podcast 28/08/2025
Listen back to commentary highlights of Thursday evening's Leitrim Connacht Gold SFC round three game between Aughawillan and Glencar/Manorhamilton, which the…
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The Final Whistle podcast 21/08/2025
Listen back to Thursday night's live coverage of the All-Ireland Masters football semi-final on Ocean FM between Sligo and Donegal, as broadcast on 'The Final…
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The Final Whistle podcast 07/08/2025
Sligo has a new hurling manager. He’s Limerick man Tom Hennessy. He sets out his stall on the programme for the season ahead. Last weekend’s National Senior…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 31/07/2025
Sligo have got their men. The two new co-managers of the Sligo senior football team are two of its most decorated former players - and they’re homegrown Eamonn…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 26/06/2025
We’re with Sligo Pétanque Club ahead of Saturday’s Open Day at Mitchell Curley Park. As speculation grows over Reece Hutchinson’s departure from the…
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The Final Whistle podcast 12/06/2025
He didn’t have a winner at Sligo Races, but local jockey Colm Hayden has had a week to remember. He made his racing debut on Tuesday – at the age of 53. We…
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The Final Whistle podcast 05/06/2025
Here's another chance to listen to the latest edition of the Donegal GAA podcast, from Kingspan Breffni following last Sunday's big All-Ireland SFC Group 1…
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The Final Whistle podcast 22/05/2025
Relay For Life is coming to Sligo for the first time this September. What is it? Where and when? Monica McElhinney from the Irish Cancer Society and Relay For…
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The Final Whistle podcast 15/15/2025
Here's another chance to listen back to the Donegal GAA Podcast's Ulster final programme from Clones last Saturday. Introduced by Paddy McGill. See…
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The Final Whistle podcast 08/05/2025
It's Ulster final double-bill weekend for Donegal. The LGFA is making a fresh appeal to encourage fans intending to travel for the men’s final to get to Clones…
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The Final Whistle podcast 01/05/2025
We remember Sligo GAA’s cycling referee – and goalkeeper – John Lee who has passed away this week. Reflections on Wednesday night's pulsating Ulster under-20…
The Final WhistleDonegal GAA podcast 27/04/2025 - Ulster final beckons
Donegal are back in the Ulster football final following Sunday's 1-19 to 0-16 semi-final victory against Down. Martin McHugh and Manus Boyle give their…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 23/04/2025
Former Sligo Rovers soccer and Sligo gaelic footballer, Sean Flannery, on suffering a stroke at the age of 44 , and the subsequent road to recovery. See…
The Final WhistleConnolly Motor Group West of Ireland golf preview - LIVE from Co Sligo Golf Club
Austin O'Callaghan introduces Ocean FM Sport's preview of the 2025 Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Championship - live from Co Sligo Golf Club in Rosses…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 20/03/2025
Leitrim U20 football selector James Glancy on the county's tumultuous week. Sligo Rugby Club savours back-to-back men's Connacht Senior Cup titles EJ Sligo…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 13/03/2025
The All-Stars are heading for basketball’s Super League play-offs again. Head coach Shane O’Meara, team captain Tom Child and other EJ Sligo All-Stars club…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 06/03/2025
Sligo Rovers manager John Russell reflects on Monday night's memorable win over Shamrock Rovers - and Friday night's trip to Turners Cross. It’s All-Ireland…
The Final WhistleThe Final Whistle podcast 20/02/2025 - It's Congress time!
The Final Whistle takes you behind the preparations for the GAA's Annual Congress 2025, which is being hosted by Donegal - in the Abbey Hotel, Donegal Town…