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…
Meeting to be held tonight to address issues affecting communities in Cliffoney
Residents of the Cliffoney, Mullaghmore, Castlegal and Ballintrillick communities will have an opportunity tonight to identify a list of the top priorities facing their respective communities. Last year the Cliffoney community came together to save their Post office. A community meeting will be held in Cliffoney Hall tomorrow night at…
Motorists advised to drive with caution following road traffic collision along N15 this afternoon
Motorists are advised to drive with caution following a road traffic collision this afternoon. The incident involving two vehicles occurred just before 3pm today along the N15 near Cliffoney. No one was seriously injured. Motorists are asked to drive with caution and there could be some minor delays in the…
Clarification sought on future of north Sligo health centres
Sligo County Council is to seek clarification from the HSE on future plans for investment in two health facilities in north Sligo. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says it’s essential that both Cliffoney Health Centre and Carrigans Day Care Centre continue providing all their services. He recalled that, in the…
Three car collision along N15 on Wednesday evening
There was a three car collision along the N15 yesterday evening. The incident occurred just before 6pm and happened just outside of Cliffoney village. Emergency services from Sligo and South Donegal attended the scene where it’s believed a number of people were taken to Sligo University Hospital. The road was…