Permission denied for mast at Cliffoney
A planning application for a telecommunications structure near Cliffoney in north Sligo has been refused by Sligo County Council. Eircom, trading as eir, had sought permission for the erection of a 20-metre high structure with antennas, dishes and associated equipment at the Eir Exchange, Creevykeel, Cliffoney.
Emergency services called to vehicle fire in Cliffoney
Emergency services have been called to the scene of a vehicle fire in Cliffoney in Sligo this morning. It’s believed that the incident occurred close to Hannons Cross at Gorevan’s Pub. It’s understood the fire has been extinguished.
Mullaghmore, Cliffoney sewerage schemes not going ahead, at least for now
The planned Wastewater Treatment Plant that will service the areas of Mullaghmore and Cliffoney will not be going ahead for now under the current investment programme. In January of this year, Irish Water announced it was suspending progress on the scheme, which is estimated to cost €2.75m, until a national…
Sligo Fire Service attend house fire in Cliffoney
Sligo Fire Service attended the secene of a fire last night. Emergency services were called to a house fire in Cliffoney village along the N15 at around 7.10pm Both lanes were closed for a time during the incident but have since reopened. No one was injured in the incident and…
Concern over telecommunications masts in scenic areas
A north Sligo councillor is raising concerns over the location of telecommunications masts in some scenic areas. Fianna Fail Councillor Donal Gilroy was told at a meeting of Sligo County Council that masts under a certain height are exempt from planning permission. He says his raised the issue after a…
Refuse service to pick up 2 weeks worth of waste after no collections in North Sligo
A local councillor is urging customers in the North of Sligo to contact their bin collection service if their bin has not been collected in recent weeks. According to Sinn Fein Cllr Thomas Healy, Greenstar refuse service has not been collecting customers’ waste bins for up to the last 2…
Large scale roadworks beginning today around Cliffoney
The beginning of a large roadwork scheme is to begin today around Cliffoney in Co. Sligo. It’s part of the N15 Cliffoney North Scheme and will involve digging up the existing road and replacing it with a new design. Towards the end of the works, the Creevykeel junction is to…