Sligo Councillor calls for additional signage needed in Ballymote
It’s thought that Ballymote and the surrounding area is need of extra signage. There’s said to be a lack of name plaques in the town, leading to concern that the issue may make it difficult for tourists to navigate. While Sligo County Council has said there are no…
Local Councillor calls for extra bus to Ballymote Day Centre
A Sligo Councillor is calling on a bus service to the HSE’s Social Day Centre in Ballymote to operate on a Monday. Currently, the bus runs from Tuesday to Friday with up to 14 clients from the South Sligo region benefiting from the service. Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District Councillor Dara Mulvey,…
Sligo Councillor hopeful rural areas will be included in Local Hackney scheme
A Sligo Councillor is hopeful rural areas in county Sligo will be included in the Local Hackney Pilot Scheme. The scheme is a grant-aided pilot programme that aims to assist in the provision of part-time local hackney services in designated rural areas which cannot support a full time taxi or…
Large number of pets being surrendered to Dogs Trust
Almost 400 dogs have been surrendered by their owners to Dogs Trust since Christmas. The pet charity says it’s a 33 per cent increase from the same period last year. Some of the reasons for dogs being given up include behavioural issues and not having time to…
Investigations continuing after body found in Ballymote
Gardaí are continuing their investigations this morning into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at a residence in Ballymote. Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of the body of a man at a residence on Saturday afternoon. The Garda Technical Bureau conducted a technical examination at the scene…
Gardaí investigating death of a man in Ballymote
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at a residence in Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of the body of a man at a residence on Saturday afternoon, 17th December 2022. The scene is currently preserved and the Garda Technical Bureau…
Sligo councillor calls for improved broadband and phone coverage plans to be fast-tracked
A Sligo councillor believes planned projects of improved broadband and phone coverage in the south Sligo area must be fast-tracked. Ballymote and the surrounding areas have been deemed as the epicentre of the problem with fears that it could be years before that matter is fully resolved. Fine…