James Conway to fight local elections on behalf of the Irish Freedom Party
It’s been confirmed that James Conway will contest the local elections in Sligo on behalf of the Irish Freedom Party. Mr Conway previously ran as independent candidate in the last general election in 2020. He will now look to secure a set in the Ballymote Tubbercurry Municipal District.…
Sligo Councillor urges Local Authority to support the Management of Ballymote’s Art Deco
Calls are being made for Sligo County Council to support the new management of the Art Deco building in Ballymote. The new group have big plans to turn the building into a “cultural hub” – incorporating theatre, cultural events and events through Irish. It’s understood a motion on…
Fianna Fáil select four candidates to contest local elections in the Ballymote Tubbercurry Municipal District
The Fianna Fáil Parliamentary party will run 4 candidates in the Ballymote Tubbercurry Municipal District in this year’s local elections. Following a selection convention which was held last night it was confirmed that Barry Gallagher, Liam Brennan, Keith Henry and sitting councillor, Paul Taylor would all run in the…
Ballymote Tubbercurry MD meeting to take place at Ireland West Airport
Councillors from the Ballymote – Tubbercurry Municipal District meet at Ireland West Airport in Knock later today. Local representatives and management at the airport are set to discuss a range of issues while a progress report on the facility is also expected. The airport operator last year enjoyed…
Ballymote Tubbercurry Municipal District to hold next meeting at Ireland West Airport Knock
The next sitting of the Ballymote Tubbercurry Municipal District is take place at Ireland West Airport Knock. The plan is to sit down with airport management and discuss the facility’s performance and hopes for the future. The airport has gone from strength to strength with August of this year was…
Knock airport remains a vital link for people coming home this Christmas
Ballymote/Tubbercurry municipal district councillors held their monthly meeting at Ireland West Airport Knock this morning. Sligo County Council is one of a number of counties in the region which has invested in the airport. The story of the airport is part of its charm, the brainchild of Monsignor James Horan the…
Councillors want cameras to catch illegal dumpers in south Sligo
The issue of illegal dumping appears to be getting worse across the North West. Councillors in Donegal and South Sligo raised the issue this week after reports of fly tipping and the accumulation of rubbish at recycling centres in both counties. Councillors in Ballymote/Tubbercurry want to see cameras installed but…