There's been a call for an urgent review of the operation of ambulance dispatch in Co Donegal. It was claimed by Cllr Gerry Crawford at this week's HSE Regional Forum meeting that one Donegal-based ambulance was tasked to a call-out in Tipperary, over 200 miles away

Students attending St Angela's College are being forced to commute long distances to the College on a daily basis because of the absolute lack of any accommodation in the Sligo area. Students Union President Michael Drummond says the situation is now critical and action is needed

Up to 40 minute traffic delays are being caused by ongoing works on the N15 road at Drumcliffe, which has caused frustration for motorists, particularly during rush hour times. Margaret says she can't understand why authorities didn't proceed with a new road plan for the area which was drawn up some years ago, which she feels would have prevented these regular hold-ups on the road

The Gardai have been asked to intervene following the arrival of a number of caravans n Kinlough, belonging to members of the travelling community, which are parked illegally. Local councillor Justin Warnock says it has let an 'horrific mess' on the site and local residents are livid

The Director of Public Health with the HSE North West has moved to address concerns raised over the administering of Covid boosters and flu jabs to elderly people at the same time. Dr Anthony Breslin says people need not be worried, and has been outlining an improving Covid numbers situation in the North West

A former member of the Sligo GAA County Board has called for more gender balance on all GAA committees, and any voluntary committees who are in receipt of Government funding. Gerry O'Connor insists the GAA need to ensure there are at least 2 women on all their committees

Gardai in Donegal Town have warned motorists that they are now adopting a tougher approach to motorist who fail to stop at traffic lights outside the local Scoil Aodh Rua agus Nuala national school. The problem of illegal parking at the school is also causing concern. Garda Joanne Doherty has this week's 'On The Beat'

One voter listed as disabled, playing GAA in the United States. One of the anomalies associated with the registration of a larger than normal number of postal votes in the Ballymote-Tubbercurry electoral area in the 2019 Sligo County Council elections, into which a Garda investigation is now nearing its conclusion

Cregg House in Sligo, which has catered for those with intellectual disabilities, closed for good yesterday, after 66 years, marked by a special Mass and reception. Families of service users have been remembering their association with the facility, like Thelma, whose brother Cyril attended Cregg for over 40 years

Just when we thought Rovers were finding their 'groove' again, along comes a 4-1 thumping at Oriel Park - the team's biggest league defeat so far this season.