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Traffic calming measures sought for sections of N15 in North Sligo

Traffic calming measures on sections of the N15 in North Sligo may be on the cards. There's said to be major speeding issues along the stretch, with people finding it near impossible to access the main road from the various adjoining junctions. It's said to be particularly prevalent at the entrances to Henry's Restaurant and

Speed urged on Collooney to Enniskillen greenway development

Speed is being urged on the development of the greenway that runs from Collooney to Enniskillen. If completed in within the next four years, it will have taken up to 16 years, which is deemed too slow for such progress. Independent Sligo Cllr Michael Clarke highlighted that the greenway could connect up to

Minister Healy Rae reinvited to see Leitrim storm damage

A Leitrim County Councillor claims if a similar level of damage that was done throughout Leitrim during storm Eowyn took place in Kerry, Junior Michael Healy-Rae would have been on the scene immediately. Cllr Gary Prior has once again extend an invitation to the under pressure Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry, to

Questions over absence of Sligo Joint Policing Committee

Questions are being asked over the ongoing absence of the Sligo Joint Policing Committee. A decision was made last year to abolish Joint Policing Committees and replace them with new community safety partnerships. It had been hoped that the new partnership in Sligo would be formed following the June 20204 local elections, but this has

Local fishing families deserve better, Seanad hears

It’s hoped that those affected by fishing incidents in the North West will be better cared for going forward. The Merchant Shipping Bill aims to pave the way for a unit within the Department of Transport to be known as the Marine Accident Investigation Unit. It would provide for the investigation and the reporting of