Sligo league final to take place in Bunninadden
The fixtures for this weekend’s finals in the Fureys Coaches Senior League have been confirmed. Neighbours Tourlestrane and Tubbercurry will clash in the Division One decider at 6.30pm on Sunday evening in Bunninadden Community Park. The Division Four final will also take place on Sunday, with Drumcliffe/Rosses Point and Curry’s…
Ballymote wants to keep Bank of Ireland counter services
The people of Ballymote, Co Sligo, are to launch a new effort to hold onto the banking services that’s left in their town. With Ulster Bank in Ballymote due to close, Bank of Ireland will be the only bank left. At present, Bank of Ireland provides counter services but only on…
€1.7m for eight new houses for the disadvantaged in Ballymote
Local politicians are welcoming the allocation of €1.7m for a new housing project in Ballymote in county Sligo. The money will go towards building eight new houses at Cuan Iosa, close to the train station and the historic Ballymote Castle. It’s being made available under a scheme that provides accommodation…
Parents to meet politicians next week in relation to changes in the school transport scheme
Parents are to meet with local politicians next week in an effort to plan how to find a resolution to changes to the school transport scheme. The ‘nearest school’ policy has come to light in recent weeks where school children have to attend their nearest school in order to avail…
Caution urged at accident scene near Ballymote
Motorists travelling at Quarryfield, Ballymote, Co Sligo, are urged to exercise caution where a van has gone off the road. The road is not closed but a stop-go system is in place. It’s understood there are no serious injuries.
Two Sligo schools claim titles at national finals in the Aviva
Two Sligo schools claimed titles at yesterday’s SPAR FAI Primary School 5s National Finals in Aviva Stadium. The students from Drimina National School in Tubbercurry won the Girls A Cup title, while Scoil Mhuire gan Smál from Ballymote won the Boys B competition. Girls and boys from 12 different counties battled…
Sligo County Council have applied for funding to improve safety at Ballymote secondary school
Sligo County Council has applied for funding to help increase safety at a secondary school in Ballymote. Fianna Fail Councillor Keith Henry says the entrance to Colaiste Mhuire is too narrow and visibility is also severely reduced for cars coming out of the school. At a recent Council meeting, Director…