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…
Sligo Councillor questions spend of Ballisodare funding
A Sligo councillor has questioned how funding released for Ballisodare last year has been spent so far. 580,000 euro was secured for Ballisodare under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund, but that was last January and little to no progress has been made so far. Speaking to Ocean FM News,…
A number of minor accidents reported in Sligo after overnight frost
Gardaí in Sligo are warning motorists to proceed with extreme caution on local roads this morning. A number of minor accidents have already been reported across the local region. The Dual Carriageway is reported to be very dangerous with extreme care needed at the Ballisodare turnoff. Gardai…
Ballisodare playground reopens today
Ballisodare playground is reopening today following a major facelift. It follows a successful funding application for European funding for various upgrade works. The amenity has been new refurbished with various additional facilities installed. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Helena Boland of the Children’s Playground Committee, outlined how…
Bulky Waste and Paint Can recycling collection today in Ballisodare
As part of a National Anti-Dumping Initiative, Sligo County council are holding a Bulky Waste Collection and Paint Can Recycling Day on Saturday 27th August at Young’s Quarry, Ballisodare from 10am – 3pm. It will be an opportunity for people to dispose of items such as furniture, trikes/scooters, carpets,…
Road closed following traffic collision
Emergency services are currently at the scene of crash in County Sligo. The two car collision happened around 10am this morning. As a result, the road from Ballisodare and Ballydrehid is closed with Gardai confirming that it’ll remain closed for the foreseeable. Details of any injuries are not yet known.…