Works ongoing at Grange water reservoir
There may be temporary interruptions to the water supply on high areas around Grange in north Sligo this week. It’s as Sligo County Council’s water services staff carry out works at the Grange reservoir. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly says the works will result in higher water pressure and the easier…
Preparatory work proceeding on Sligo greenway
A Sligo councillor says preparations are ongoing for the development of a greenway in Sligo. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly says work is being done on various reports, including environmental screening and scoping reports, all in parallel with design work for the Collooney to Bellaghy greenway. She also says a list…
Road markings being placed at dangerous locations in north Sligo
Markings and signs are being placed on a number of roads in north Sligo as part of the effort to get motorists to slow down at dangerous locations. Motorists are being advised that with brighter evenings, dry weather and the Covid restrictions, there are now more people, particularly pedestrians, on…
Rent supplement extension for domestic violence victims
The extension to the rent supplement scheme for the victims of domestic abuse will provide hope and the prospect of a better for future for victims. That’s according to Sligo/Drumcliff Councillor Marie Casserly. Cllr Casserly say the pandemic has increased the level of domestic violence and it’s vital that victims…
Concern over dogs without leads in Gleniff Horseshoe area of north Sligo
Dogs without leashes are again a concern for sheep farmers, this time in a scenic area of north Sligo. The issue has most recently arisen in the Gleniff Horseshoe area near Ballintrillick, where people have been out walking with dogs that are not on a leash. It’s also an issue…
Improvements planned for Rosses Point, Strandhill beaches
Sligo County Council is to upgrade facilities at Rosses Point and and Strandhill Beaches. In a response to a motion submitted by Independent Councillor Marie Casserly on fitting shower facilities at Rosses Point, the local authority say it intends to hire an urban designer to enhance both Rosses Point and…
Weekly welfare payments to return at post offices
There’s been a broad local welcome for the news that post offices are to return to weekly social welfare payments. The payments had been made on a fortnightly-basis since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The return to weekly-payments will come into effect at the end of the month or…