Latest round of road safety measures underway in Ballintogher
The second phase of road safety measures has begun in Ballintogher, Co. Sligo. The €30,000 funding will go towards raising the pedestrian crossing by St. Theresa’s National School which aims to slow traffic, safety ramps are to be erected on the Dromahair side and the entirety of Main Street…
Flooding on ‘The Long Stretch’ still remains an issue
The issue of ongoing flooding on ‘The long stretch’ road from Ballintogher to Carraroe still remains a concern for many local residents despite Sligo council carrying out monitoring of water levels in the area. it’s been claimed that Council staff were unable to carry out remedial works on the road…
Some rural areas left without a bus service
There are calls for a bus route to be established for people travelling from Ballygawley and Ballintogher to Sligo town. A local Sinn Fein councillor says there is a growing discrepancy in County Sligo as some areas can avail of regular bus services while other areas are left without any…
Call for road improvements between Ballygawley and Ballintogher
Sligo County Council is being urged to take action to improve safety on a stretch of road between Ballygawley and Ballintogher. The section of road along the R290, runs from Ballygawley village to the turn-off for Castledargan Resort. The stretch of road is the main thoroughfare to the village and…
New classroom for St Teresa’s School Ballintogher
An additional classroom and ancillary works have been approved for St Teresa’s National School, Ballintogher, Co Sligo. The Department of Education has sanctioned a new 80 meter squared mainstream classroom, a wash room facility and a storage room. The school has over 80 pupils enrolled this year. Community Activist and…
Issue with telephone poles highlighted by situation in Ballintogher
Councillors throughout the region have for some time been complaining about problems caused by the location of telephone poles where roadworks have taken place or are planned. Now, it’s emerged long awaited works in a Sligo village are being held up because of the presence of one such pole. Work…
Road, footpath works in Ballintogher to take about a month
Road, footpath and lighting works that began in the village of Ballintogher in County Sligo this week are expected to continue for about a month. The works are being funded through a €20,000 allocation under the Low Cost Accident Scheme. Delays are expected for those passing through Ballintogher but Sligo…