The Friday Panel, Edel McSharry, Bernie O'Hara

The Friday Panel, Edel McSharry, Bernie O'Hara

Author: OceanFM Ireland April 17, 2026 Duration: 41:17

A fiery encounter on this week's Friday Panel, as our guests clash on the issues of the fuel protests, Fianna  Fail in Government, the resignation of Minister Michael Healy-Rae and the state of our health service locally. Guests are Sligo FF Cllr Edel McSharry and former General Election candidate Bernie O'Hara of Dromahair

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