Water Disruption reported in Ballisodare and Carraroe
Hundreds of homes and premises in parts of Sligo are facing water disruption today as a major burst water pipe in Ballisodare. It’s understood that Homes and businesses in a large area including Ballisodare, Carraroe will be impacted. The leak is believed to have taken place close to…
Carraroe to Dromahair road expected to reopen shortly
The R 287 road between Carraroe and Dromahair is currently closed due to a minor accident. There were no serious injuries, although there was some material damage, with oil spilled on the road. The scene is currently being cleared, and it is expected the road will reopen shortly.
Study to be carried out with view to link Carraroe with Union Wood
Plans are afoot to carry out a feasibility study with a view towards linking Carraroe Centre with Union Wood by way of a trial or path. Union Wood is home to a number of pathways and it’s thought that linking it with Carraroe would open up the area to…
Pedestrian crossing agreed in principle for Carraroe
An agreement has been reached in principle on the provision of a pedestrian crossing in the Carraroe Centre. Cllr Thomas Walsh says the junction at Carraroe which connects the R287, R284 and the Old Dublin Road needed to be examined as a matter of urgency. The junctions redesign has been…
Company responds to local concern expressed over Sligo quarry
A company that’s hoping to restart quarrying operations in Sligo says its plans would help meet demand for high-quality product for the large number of construction projects in the pipeline for Sligo town and the region. Lagan Materials Ltd says its proposed operations at Aghamore, near Carraroe and Lough Gill,…
Flooding on ‘The Long Stretch’ still remains an issue
The issue of ongoing flooding on ‘The long stretch’ road from Ballintogher to Carraroe still remains a concern for many local residents despite Sligo council carrying out monitoring of water levels in the area. it’s been claimed that Council staff were unable to carry out remedial works on the road…
Bus service to Carraroe could create Sligo’s first Park ‘n’ Ride facility
There are calls for the restoration of a Bus Eireann service in Sligo that could create the first Park and Ride facility in the county. A number of public representatives and election candidates have been seeking the return of the Sligo town bus service between Carraroe Community Centre and Sligo…