Ballymote Community shocked by tragic accident
There’s widespread shock throughout the Ballymote area of Sligo today following the death of two people that lived locally in a fatal road traffic collision. The fatal collision took place on the R293 between Ballaghadereen and Gorteen this morning. The man and woman lost their lives in the single…
Ballyshannon, Ballymote to get funding under Historic Towns Initiative
Ballyshannon is to receive a quarter million euro under the Historic Towns Initiative with the Heritage Council. Ballymote, Co. Sligo, is to get €40,000 under the scheme for a heritage-led regeneration plan for the town. The €250,000 for Ballyshannon will support work with the owners of seven buildings on The…
ATM Machine to be installed in Ballymote
The south Sligo town of Ballymote is getting a new 24-hour ATM machine. It follows the closures of two bank branches in the town and the removal of their ATMs. An ATM is available inside a local business but is not accessible on a 24-hour basis. Now,…
Ballymote St Patrick’s Day parade to return in 2022
The town of Ballymote in Sligo will stage their St Patrick’s Day this year for the first time since 2019. The Popular parade failed to take place over the two years due to COVID19. The Organising committee have confirmed that the parade will get underway at its traditional…
Man arrested in Ballymote yesterday
A man was arrested yesterday in Ballymote in connection with public order matters, according to the Gardaí. The incident occurred just before 1pm on Wednesday around the Doo Church in Ballymote. Gardaí say the man was in possession of ‘an article’. he was subsequently arrested and is due to appear…
Hopes new Ballymote pedestrian crossing will be built by the summer
A new pedestrian crossing is planned for Ballymote. An application for funding has now been submitted to install the safety measures on the R293. Local Councillor, Dara Mulvey says it’s something he has actively looked for on a number of occasions and says it will be beneficial to school children,…
Sligo Strandhill Local Electoral Area records highest numbers in latest 14 day incidence figures
The Sligo Strandhill Local Electoral area has recorded the highest rate of Covid-19 in the local region according to the latest 14 day incidence rate figures. 374 cases were recorded which represents an infection rate of 1770.1 the national rate was set at 1268.4 The Sligo Drumcliff…