Bert has operated a hackney service in the Ballyshannon for many years but says he's been forced out of business due to conditions surrounding the issuing of a new licence. Vehicles must be 10 years old at most to be eligible, and Bert says he can't afford to buy a new car, and insists his current one is roadworthy

The Manager of the Sligo Traveller Support Group says the small amount of increased payments for unemployed and pensioners allegedly contained in today's budget is paltry, in comparison with the recent pay rise for TDs. Bernadatte Maughan has also criticised the non-payment of the €200 electricity credit to those living in halting sites

A person was seriously injured following a collision between two vehicles on Rossnowlagh Beach in the early hours of last Saturday morning. Garda Ciara Gibbons of Glenties Garda Station appeals for witnesses on this week's On The Beat

Marcelle Dempsey, who cares for her daughter, Grace, made an emotional appeal to Government to help families like hers with the rising cost of living at a weekend protest in Sligo. She says never in her wildest dreams did she think people would have to fight to put food on their tables

Aurivo co-op has responded to concerns raised by local farmers regarding the future operation of Ballymote Mart, which resulted in an angry public meeting last week. The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Cllr Michael Clarke, says the continued success of the Mart is vital and he hopes common sense will prevail

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Ocean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan gets the thoughts of Calry Bohs manager Damian Flynn following his side's 2-0 defeat to Ballyheane FC in the FAI Junior Cup.

Ocean FM Sport's PJ Leddy gets the thoughts Glencar-Manorhamilton's Muireann Devaney reflects on her side's one-point victory over Kiltubrid in the Gotham Dry Wall Senior Football Championship and reaching the Women's FAI Cup final with Athlone Town.

Dromahair FC manager David Downes gave his thoughts to Ocean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan following his side's 4-3 defeat to Carrick Town in the Sligo Pallets Premier League.

Carrick Town manager Patrick McGarry gave his thoughts to Ocean FM Sport's Dónal Ryan following his side's 4-3 victory over Dromahair in the Sligo Pallets Premier League.