Concern over blocking of disabled areas in Ballymote
The chief executive of Sligo County Council says that when it comes to motorists not parking in disabled access areas and parking spaces, it’s all down to personal responsibility and driver behaviour. Ciaran Hayes was speaking at a meeting of councillors from the Ballymote/Tubbercurry/Municipal District at which the issue of…
Telesis machine in Ballymote Mart car park today
A property marking machine will be available for members of the public and community groups in Ballymote to use today. The unit labels property with the owners Eircode or details, to make it more difficult to sell on if it’s stolen. It will be located in Ballymote Mart car park…
Ballymote to Gurteen road closed due to minor road traffic incident
A minor road traffic accident has taken place just outside Gurteen. The incident occurred on the main Ballymote to Gurteen road just before 1pm where a driver of a car lost control and drove into a farmyard. A man was cleaning his quad bike in the yard when it was…
Ballymote meeting to highlight the ‘unrecognised challenge’ of loneliness
A rural-based GP says loneliness is ‘the greatest unrecognised medical challenge of our generation.’ Now, a meeting is to take place in Ballymote, Co Sligo, tomorrow (Friday) night to highlight how widespread the problem is. Dr Keith Swanick, a Fianna Fail senator, has set up a special task force on…
Three vehicle collision at N17 Junction heading towards Ballymote this afternoon
Motorists are advised that there is a car crash near Ballymote. The incident happened at around 3pm involving three vehicles, there are no reports of serious injuries with ambulance services at the scene. It occurred at Clarkes Bridge at the N17 Junction heading for Ballymote. Gardai are directing traffic and…
€1.6m allocated towards construction of 8 houses for elderly people in Ballymote
Funding of over €1.6m has been allocated towards the construction of 8 new houses at an estate in Ballymote in Co Sligo. Local Fine Gael Cllr Dara Mulvey has welcomed the allocation for Cuan Íosa which he says will increase accommodation for elderly residents. It is an estate that allows…
Man expected before court in connection with Sligo stabbing
A man in his 30s is expected to be brought before a court later arising from a Garda investigation into a stabbing in Sligo town on Tuesday evening. The incident occurred on the Strandhill Road, to where the emergency services were called at about half past eight. The the victim,…