Calls for water pipes in Carney to be replaced
Sligo County Council have been asked to write to Irish Water regarding the replacement of pipes in Carney. There were reports of discolouration in the water in recent weeks, with the pipes in Finnid that serve the area believed to be long overdue an upgrade. Irish Water had previously stated…
Housing plans announced for Sligo
Sligo County Council have announced housing plans for Collooney, Carney and Grange. One site in Collooney is set to deliver 20 houses in 2024, with a further 15 planned for Grange by 2026. Meanwhile in Carney, 25 social housing units are to be built at a site between Oxfield and…
Investigations to be carried out for new water sources in north Sligo
A solution to the long running water issues in North Sligo could be in the offering. The lack of a reliable water source in the areas has been highlighted on several occasions over the years. Sligo Drumcliff Councillor Thomas Healy says Irish Water have committed to carrying out…
New Local Link service; Mullaghmore – Sligo Town
A local councillor has welcomed a new local link bus service for Mullaghmore. Running 3 times a day, Monday to Friday, designed for people attending work and school, the bus will leave Mullaghmore at 7:35am and returning to the town from Sligo at 5 and 6pm. The bus is will…
New course records set at Benbulben 5K on New Year’s Eve
Both the men’s and women’s course records were smashed, with John Travers, Donore Harriers, winning in a time of 14.37,a new record from last years 15.05. Sarah Doohan, Corran AC set a new women’s record of 17.50. It was a highly competitive event with top class athletes in all categories.…