Investigation launched after amenity area damaged in Ballintogher
Gardaí in Sligo are appealing for witnesses after damage caused to the Green amenity area of Dun An Ri, in Ballintogher. It’s understood that the damage was caused on Saturday night last. Gardaí are appealing for anyone who may have seen any suspicious vehicles traveling in the area…
Traffic delays reported at Aughamore Cross on the Ballintogher to Dromahair road
There are reports of traffic delays on the Dromahair to Ballintogher road this morning. It’s understood that a tree has fallen at Aughamore Cross. Gardai have been notified of the incident and are currently attending the scene. Motorists are being advised to expect delays. Local diversions…
Historic meeting of Sligo-Drumcliff MD will take place in Ballintogher
The first ever meeting of a Municipal District of the local Authority in Sligo will take place in Ballintogher later this morning. The Monthly meeting of the Sligo-Drumcliff MD is scheduled to take place in the Ballintogher Community Hub. This will also be the first Sligo Drumcliffe meeting…
Sligo Councillor demands answers from Bus Eireannn
Bus Eireann has come under fire yet again over what’s been described as a lack of consistency in a local bus service. This time, the issue centres on the Ballintogher and Collooney bus service in Sligo with claims that the bus had failed to turn up on a number…
Gardaí seize a quantity of cannabis and cocaine in Sligo
Cannabis with an estimated street value of €20,000 and cocaine with an estimated street value of €13,000 was seized in Sligo yesterday. The discovery was made as a result of ongoing investigations into the sale and supply of illegal drugs in the Sligo area. Gardai say a number…
Pedestrian safety works begin in Ballintogher today
Pedestrian safety works have begun in Ballintogher today. It involves the building of a new footpath and public lighting on the Dromahair road costing in the region of around €50,000. Local Sinn Feinn Councillor, Thomas Healy says this is the culmination of a three year campaign for the development. He…
Ballintogher National School extension proceeds to construction stage
An extension to St. Teresa’s National School in Ballintogher, Co Sligo is moving to the construction stage. The works include an additional 80m squared classroom, storage room and roof repairs. Over 80 pupils are enrolled this year at the school. Minister of State at the Department of Health and Sligo/Leitrim…