Funeral arrangements announced for man who died in Sligo collision
The funeral arrangements have been confirmed for the local man that lost his life following single-vehicle road traffic collision in Co Sligo on Saturday. Oran Gethins, with and address of 13 The Woodlawns, Ballytivnan, Co. Sligo and 27 Rockvalley, Dromahair, Co. Leitrim. Will be reposing at 27 Rockvalley, Dromahair…
Sligo Councillor claims services are being downgraded at St Joseph’s in Ballytivnan
Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described a major downgrade in services at St. Joseph’s Special School in Ballytivnan. The school caters for students with special needs yet there’s said to be a gradual reduction in vital services at the school over the last three years. …
Certain services no longer being offered for special needs children in Sligo preschool
The decision to no longer offer certain services to children with special needs at a Sligo preschool is not ‘just or right’ according to a local Councillor. Fianna Fail Councillor, Martin Baker says families availing of the Holy Family Preschool in Ballytivnan were only informed over the summer by the…
Gardaí investigating caravan fire
Gardaí are investigating a caravan fire. The incident occured in the Ballytivnan area of Sligo Town yesterday evening at 5pm. No injuries were reported. Gardaí say a technical examination of the scene will determine the course of their investigation.
141 Sligo customers without power this morning
141 premises are without power in Sligo this morning. The affected area is around Ballytivnan. ESB crews are repairing a fault in the line and power is expected to return at around 1pm this afternoon.
Almost a 1000 homes and businesses in the North West are without power after Storm Atiyah
Nearly a 1000 homes and businesses in the North West are without power this morning following Storm Atiyah. 180 are without power in Collooney, 610 in Ballytivnan, 78 in Oakfield 48 in Donegal Town, 43 in Tubbercurry, and 23 homes near Geevagh. The power to most of the homes is…
Work to alleviate flooding in Sligo estate starts today
Work on a project to alleviate longtime flooding in a Sligo town housing estate is expected to be completed in about a month. It’s in The Woodlands Estate in Ballytivnan where, in the past, residents had to be taken from a nursing home because of the flooding. The work is…