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.…
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…
UPDATE: ROAD REOPENED Section of N59 remains closed this morning following road traffic collision
Road has reopened, original story below; A section of the N59 outside Ballisodare, between Corhownagh and Lugawarry, remains closed this morning following Friday’s road traffic collision. Gardaí say they aim to have the road reopened in the early afternoon. Diversions are in place however motorists are advised…