Sligo Fire services attend to house fire in Ballisodare
The Sligo Fire services attended the scene of a house fire in Ballisodare Village on Sunday evening. The fire led to traffic delays in the village for a period of time. No injuries were reported and traffic in Ballisodare is reported to have returned to normal this morning.
Structural survey to be carried out in Ballisodare’s Mill building
There is hope that the Mill Building in Ballisodare can eventually be used for housing. The building has been lying derelict for a number of years, and the CEO of Sligo County Council has said that it cannot be demolished as the developers will not get planning permission for the…
Works to be carried on on water mains in Ballisodare
Works are to be carried out in Ballisodare on a water mains that needs replacing. The mains is located between the Drumiskabole crossroads and Ballisodare, and should stop bursts, outages and leakages in the area. Up to 3.5km of mains are to be replaced, with work starting along the Old…
Work set to commences on Collooney projects
Work is set to begin on two infrastructure projects in the Collooney area. It follows confirmation that the tendering process has been completed, paving the way for works to start in the coming weeks. Local contractor, Donlon Civil and Building Services has been awarded both contracts. The…
Water Disruption reported in Ballisodare and Carraroe
Hundreds of homes and premises in parts of Sligo are facing water disruption today as a major burst water pipe in Ballisodare. It’s understood that Homes and businesses in a large area including Ballisodare, Carraroe will be impacted. The leak is believed to have taken place close to…
Ballisodare residents seek more information on plans to house asylum seekers in village
Government Ministers say finding accommodation for refugees is an absolute priority. The comments come at the same time it’s being reported that 120 Asylum seekers are expected to arrive shortly in the Sligo village of Ballisodare. Drew Harris and Ministers Roderic O’Gorman and Simon Harris say finding accommodation…
Ballisodare residents question if adequate infrastructure is in place to cater for 120 Asylum seekers.
Concern is being expressed in the Sligo village of Ballisodare over the possible arrival of 120 Asylum seekers. OceanFM news understand that the issue was discussed at meeting of the local Community Council last night. A number of local elected representatives also attend the meeting where disappointment was…