11 Students left stranded in Ballymote due to capacity issues on buses
The Cathaoirleach of the Local Authority in Sligo says every effort is being made to address capacity issues with local link buses traveling from Ballymore to Sligo. There has been an unprecedented demand for the service this morning with the reopening of the ATU in Sligo this week. …
Updated: Sligo County Council Cathaoirleach says the County is in shock after rally deaths
Gardaí and Motor Sport Ireland are continuing with separate investigations are underway into the deaths of two men following a collision during the 2023 Sligo Stages Rally in Co Sligo yesterday afternoon. Both men in their 30s and 40s were killed while taking part in the rally yesterday.…
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…