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…
Gardaí investigating death of a man in Ballymote
Gardaí are investigating all the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at a residence in Ballymote, Co. Sligo. Gardaí were alerted to the discovery of the body of a man at a residence on Saturday afternoon, 17th December 2022. The scene is currently preserved and the Garda Technical Bureau…
Sligo councillor calls for improved broadband and phone coverage plans to be fast-tracked
A Sligo councillor believes planned projects of improved broadband and phone coverage in the south Sligo area must be fast-tracked. Ballymote and the surrounding areas have been deemed as the epicentre of the problem with fears that it could be years before that matter is fully resolved. Fine…
Large crowds attend second public meeting on Ballymote Mart
A local farming official has claimed that ‘middle ground’ has been reached between Aurivo, the company that run the livestock mart in Ballymote and a committee of farmers and cattle buyers that was established in relation to concerns over it’s long term future. Concern arose within local agricultural circles…
Sligo councillor raises concerns over Vodafone service in west Sligo
Vodafone has come under fire over what’s been described as an inadequate service in west Sligo. There have been numerous reports of bad coverage issues in Ballymote, Tubbercurry and surrounding areas. Sligo County Council is to write to Vodafone in a bid to ascertain what the problem is…
Local TD raises northwest farmers concerns over agri fuel costs
A Sligo Leitrim TD raised concerns which were aired at a local IFA meeting this week in relation to the raising cost associated with agricultural production. Deputy Martin Kenny welcomed the news that the prices for sheep and cattle are on the raise. However he warned that that the cost…
Meeting on Thursday evening in Ballymote to set up Community Council
A public meeting will take place in Ballymote, Co Sligo this Thursday evening with the aim of setting up a community council for the town. It follows a training programme called Innovating Communities to encourage people in rural areas that are open to new ideas and ways of working. ‘Breathing…