Sligo cllr concerned over speeding on Keash to Ballymote road
A Sligo councillor says there are concerns about speeding vehicles on the Keash road out of Ballymote that leads Boyle. Cllr Dara Mulvey says the road is used by children, parents and the elderly. He points out that although there is a 50 kilometre speed limit in the area, many…
Gardaí in Co. Sligo investigating incident of suspected arson
Gardaí are investigating an incident of suspected arson in Co. Sligo. The incident occurred at a derelict house on the Circular Road, Tubbercurry at around 12.30am this morning. No one was injured in the blaze and no one has been arrested in relation to it. Gardaí are appealing for anyone…
Former Councillor plays key role in providing seats for Ballymote public
A Sligo councillor who lost his seat on the council has played a key role in providing seats for the public in the town of Ballymote. The seats were installed this week following a motion put forward at the council last year by former Councillor Keith Henry. Since then, a…
New regulations could result in higher after-school care costs
Amid fears that aftercare costs for school children are set to rise, there are calls for government subsidies to help hard-pressed parents and childcare providers in the region. New regulations are due to come into force ahead of the new school year that will mean school-age childcare providers must have…
Hopes that CCTV will prevent illegal dumping, anti-social behaviour at Ballymote bottle bank
It’s hoped that CCTV cameras overlooking a bottle bank at the Tower Hill estate in Ballymote, Co Sligo, will curb illegal dumping and anti-social behaviour that has been taking place at the location. The CCTV has been out of operation for some time but is expected to be working again…
Three people arrested in Co. Sligo after suspected grow house discovered
Three people have been arrested following a drug search. Gardaí from the Sligo/Leitrim and Western Region Divisions carried out a number of searches, with one of these leading to a suspected grow house in Cloonloo, Co. Sligo. Cannabis and 250 cannabis plants were discovered at the premises with an estimated…
A second GP has been appointed for the Ballymote area
A second GP has been appointed for the Ballymote area. The general medical services doctor will fill the post after it was left vacant due to the retirement of another doctor. GMS GP’s are those who see patients under the medical card and GP visit card scheme. The appointment was…