Sligo Councillor expresses concern over poor state of Sligo Signage
It’s been claimed that the state of some of the signage in County Sligo is damaging for tourism. A build-up of dirt and overgrowth has resulted in some of the signage, particularly the larger signs which are higher up, is said to be causing problems locally. Sligo County…
Introduction of early morning rail service to Sligo could help ‘ease student accommodation crisis’
This month’s meeting of Sligo County Council heard calls for Iarnród Éireann to provide additional services to Sligo in order to offset the impending accommodation that is expected to be in place for students attending the ATU. Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor, Dara Mulvey urged Iarnród Éireann to provide…
Sligo Councillor calls for day care centres to be restored to full services.
Sligo Councillor is calling for two day care centres in the west of the county to be restored to full services. Prior to the Covid pandemic, Easkey and Enniscrone Day Care Centres both operated four days a week. However, due to staff vacancies both centres currently only operate…
Sligo Councillor calls for additional signage needed in Ballymote
It’s thought that Ballymote and the surrounding area is need of extra signage. There’s said to be a lack of name plaques in the town, leading to concern that the issue may make it difficult for tourists to navigate. While Sligo County Council has said there are no…
Local Councillor calls for antigen test VAT charge reversal
A Sligo councillor has called on the Government to reverse or defer the VAT charge on antigen test kits. The 23% VAT charge, which was introduced on January 1st, 2023, comes as senior medical advisors say that the health service is under the “most pressure ever”. The removal of the…
Councillor welcomes Ask for Angela campaign to Sligo Town
A local councillor has encouraged the launch of the Ask for Angela campaign to be rolled out in pubs and bars around Sligo Town. Ask for Angela is a code word for anyone on a night out who is in an uncomfortable situation to use with any member of staff,…
Sligo councillor calls for improved broadband and phone coverage plans to be fast-tracked
A Sligo councillor believes planned projects of improved broadband and phone coverage in the south Sligo area must be fast-tracked. Ballymote and the surrounding areas have been deemed as the epicentre of the problem with fears that it could be years before that matter is fully resolved. Fine…