Green light for Ballygawley crossing
Work on a new pedestrian crossing in Ballygawley is due to commence in the coming weeks. €36,000 has been obtained under the Department of Transport through the Low Cost Safety Programme. The crossing will be situated at Ballygawley Community Park and also includes plans for a section of new lighting.…
Sligo Mountain Rescue Team engaged in successful operation last night
The Sligo Mountain rescue team were called out last night after a couple in their sixties were reported missing in the Ballygawley mountains. The couple had left the Sligo Way path and become disoriented in the darkness. In total twelve Mountain Rescue personnel responded to the call and…
Councillor: Since Covid-19, more people exercising outside
Towns and villages throughout the region are to benefit from allocations under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Among the towns in Sligo to see improvements as a result of the money are Tubbercurry, Enniscrone, Grange and Ballymote. €25,000 has been allocated for improvements to a walkway in the village…
Councillor slams lack of investment in Ballygawley sewerage facilities
A Sligo councillor is hitting out at Irish Water over what he says is a decision not to invest in a new sewerage plant for the village of Ballygawley. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says the county council has already bought a site for a treatment plant while the village…
More disruption to Sligo water supply today
Irish Water customers will have more disruptions to their water supply today after a burst water pipe yesterday in Carraroe. Due to timing restrictions with a number water mains in the North West, the water supply for Ballygawley, Ballisodare and Collooney will be affected today. The water was restored last…
Traffic islands are becoming a danger to motorists and pedestrians – Walsh
A Sligo councillor says traffic islands that were meant to slow down vehicles at the entrances to many towns and villages are not only not working but a danger to motorists and pedestrians. In Ballygawley in County Sligo recently, four vehicles were involved in an accident after one went entirely…
Justice Minister to open new football pitch and community garden in Ballygawley on Sunday
Justice Minister, Charlie Flanagan, is to officially open the new Ballygawley Football Pitch and Community Garden this weekend. The pitch is funded under the Sports Capital Programme and the garden received it’s €17,000 funding from the Town and Village Renewal scheme. The overall project is in stage 4 of 7…