Up to 200 houses in Sligo affected by pyrite
There are fears that more houses than originally thought in County Sligo may be affected by pyrite and mica. The presence of the minerals in building blocks can cause cracking as well as crumbling in what has been called ‘the Weetabix effect’. The issue has been a concern for some…
West Sligo councillor ‘extremely disappointed’ over piers funding
A West Sligo councillor says he is ‘extremely disappointed’ with funding announced today for piers in his area and for Mullaghmore, in North Sligo. Independent Councillor Michael Clarke says the allocation leaves Polladiva Pier in Templeboy €35,000 short of the contract price for work that’s to be done there. Clr…
Sligo councillor calls for transport service to connect Sligo to Ballina
A Sligo councillor is calling for a transport service to connect Sligo and Ballina, going through a number of small towns and villages in West Sligo. Independent Councillor Michael Clarke such a service would be a major benefit to the rural area. He has proposed that Sligo County Council request…
New call for cancer care ‘Centre of Excellence’ in Sligo
A Sligo councillor has again raised the idea of a centre of excellence for cancer care being provided at Sligo University Hospital. In past years, the issue of a centre of excellence in Sligo has been highly controversial with cancer campaigners insisting it was necessary, as there is no such centre…
Sligo council calls for ban on Brazilian food imports into EU
Sligo County Council today passed a motion calling on Agriculture Minister Michael Creed to ask for an emergency meeting of EU ministers to implement an immediate ban on Brazilian beef and other foodimports into Europe. It emerged at the weekend that, after a two-year investigation, Brazilian police found that major…
Calls for N59 upgrade from Dromore West to Mayo border
Two West Sligo councillors believe a new road is needed on the N59 between Dromore West and the Mayo border. Independent councillors Joe Queenan and Michael Clarke raised the issue at a meeting of the Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District this week. They say that the road is built on poor bog…
Council supports call for automatic inquests into deaths of mothers giving birth
Sligo County Council has given its support to a Bill that would allow inquests automatically take place in cases where a mother dies while giving birth. The measure is contained in the Coroner’s Bill which Independent Councillor Michael Clarke called on the council to support at its December meeting. Cllr…