Parents launch ‘vigorous’ campaign to retain south Sligo bus service
Parents in a rural South Sligo community say they are only starting what they promise will be a vigorous campaign to retain a 40-year old school bus service in their area. They were among about 50 people who gathered in Bunninadden Community Centre last night to highlight their concerns over…
Bus Eireann confirms Bunninadden pick-up to remain
There’s relief for parents in the Bunninadden and Killavil areas of south Sligo with confirmation today that the school bus route will be retained in its current format in the coming school year. It follows a major campaign by the community there. Changes to the catchment areas brought in in…
Parents to meet politicians next week in relation to changes in the school transport scheme
Parents are to meet with local politicians next week in an effort to plan how to find a resolution to changes to the school transport scheme. The ‘nearest school’ policy has come to light in recent weeks where school children have to attend their nearest school in order to avail…