Ballymote meeting to discuss issues affecting older people
Issues affecting older people will be up for discussion at a special meeting in Ballymote tomorrow. Homehelp, pensions and the Fair deal scheme are among the issues up for discussion. Fianna Fail spokesperson Will O’Dea who is the party’s spokesperson on Social Protection will attend the meeting which is being…
Sligo councillors add to calls for Ulster Bank in Ballymote to remain open
A Sligo councillor is to bring a motion before the county council in two weeks time calling on the Minister for Finance to ensure the Bank of Ireland branch in the town of Ballymote in South Sligo provides a five-day service. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy is making the call…
Minister McHugh to meet Ulster Bank officials over branch closures
Minister Joe McHugh is to meet senior officials at Ulster Bank tomorrow in an effort to have the decision to close two branches in Donegal reversed. It follows the announcement by the Bank last week to close 22 of its branches including Ardara, Raphoe and Ballymote in county Sligo. The…
Bank closures ‘a huge blow’ to Ardara and Ballymote
People in Ardara and Ballymote say the closure of the Ulster Bank branches in these town is a huge blow to the local economy. The announcement by the Ulster Bank yesterday means these two branches are among 22 nationwide that are to close as part of a restructuring operation by…
Ardara and Ballymote Ulster Bank branches to close
The Ulster Bank branches in Ardara in Donegal and Ballymote in Sligo are to close. Ardara is one of two closures in Donegal where Raphoe will also close. Ulster Bank says it’s part of a restructuring of the service which will see 22 branches nationwide close their doors later this…
Planning sought for 3 sewage plants in Sligo
Sligo County Council has received planning applications from Irish Water which would see three wastewater treatment plants in the county upgraded. The utility wants to undertake works at plants in Ballymote, Collooney and Ballinacarrow. Sewage treatment is the process of removing contaminants from wastewater usually coming from households. Plans…
Tributes to the late Tommy Lavin, former Sligo councillor
Tributes are being paid to the late Tommy Lavin, a former Fine Gael councillor in County Sligo who has passed away. Mr. Lavin was co-opted into Sligo County Council in the Ballymote electoral area in 1960 and he held the seat until his retirement before the 1999 local elections. He…