Burst water mains affecting supply in Co. Sligo
A burst water main is causing disruption to supply in Co. Sligo. The affected areas ear in and around Achonry. Irish Water say works are taking place and are due to be complete by 6pm this evening. The full areas affected are Muckelty, Tobertelly, Carnayara, Lavagh, Carrowmore, Carrownleck, Cloonarara, Carroweden,…
14 jobs for Achonry area
There’s a boost for the Achonry area of County Sligo with news of 14 jobs. Two years ago, a number of jobs in the butter churning process at Aurivo were lost to County Cork, but eight of these have now returned, along with the creation of six new new jobs.…
Road in the Achonry area closed due to bridge collapse
A local road in South Sligo has been closed following the collapse of bridge along the route. The section of road which is called the LP44030 is located in the Achonry area and will be closed for a period of around 6 weeks while the bridge is being repaired. Sligo…
Concerns raised over dangerous stretch of N17
People in south Sligo fear there will be a serious accident on the N17 national road that runs through their parish of Achonry/Mullinabreena. That’s because of the many junctions where the N17 is joined by other roads. Discussion about the realignment of the N17 between Collooney and Curry has been…
Councillor wants post box along N17 at Achonry fixed
A South Sligo councillor says a post box that has been knocked down along the N17 is causing inconvenience for many people, particularly at this busy time of the year when a lot of letters are being posted. The box is located at the Aurivo store at Achonry. Fine Gael…
Traffic down to one lane along N17 by Anchonry
Traffic is down to one lane around Achonry along the N17. It’s due to a four car collision that took place at 11.10am There are no reports of any serious injuries with emergency services attending the scene. Gardaí are advising motorists to take care if travelling in the area and traffic…
Hopes for vacant units at Aurivo in Achonry
A Sligo based Councillor says he hopes the vacant Aurivo premises at Achonry can be developed as a food hub or food production facility, for local small and medium businesses. The facility has been empty since Aurivo moved their butter production to the Ornua plant in Mitchelstown in County Cork…