Sligo Cathaoirleach concerned with driving test backlog
Although Driving tests have resumed in some centres around the country, the list of those waiting on driving tests in Sligo continues to grow at an alarming rate. OceanFM News understands there are currently over 680 people waiting to sit their tests in Sligo. The Caoirthleacht of the…
New Sligo Cathaoirleach outlines his priorities
The newly-elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council wants to see the newly-formed coalition government put its full support behind the SME and tourism sectors in the north west. Fine Gael Councillor Dara Mulvey takes up the chain of office after being elected ahead of Independent Declan Bree by eleven votes…
Bank of Ireland to re-open Ballymote Branch
The Bank of Ireland branch in Ballymote in re-open it’s doors on June the 29th. Bank of Ireland were called on last week by Local Fine Gael Councillor Dara Mulvey to clarify their plans for the future of the branch in the South Sligo town. The branch had been…
Children at risk due to traffic at Rockfield National School, Coolaney
The safety of children is being put at risk because of lack of car parking and traffic congestion at a South Sligo primary school. That’s according to Fine Gael Councillor Dara Mulvey who says the problem arises in the mornings and afternoons at Rockfield National School in Coolaney, which has…
School Children being put at risk at Rockfield National School
The safety of children is being put at risk because of lack of car parking and traffic congestion at a South Sligo primary school. That’s according to Fine Gael Councillor Dara Mulvey who says the problem arises in the mornings and afternoons at Rockfield National School in Coolaney, which has…
Sligo Councillors seek additional resources for St Cecelia’s
A group of Sligo councillors have submitted a motion to the Western Regional Health Forum calling on the Minister for Health to ensure all medical positions at St. Cecelia’s School are fully staffed. Fianna Fail councillor, Donal Gilroy, Fine Gael’s Dara Mulvey and Independent Socialist Councillor, Declan Bree met…
Sligo must benefit from strategic development zone at Ireland West Airport
A South Sligo councillor says it’s important Sligo does all it can to ensure it benefits from a new strategic development zone being developed at Ireland West Airport Knock. The draft planning scheme for the new zone was presented to a meeting of Mayo County Council yesterday (Monday). The planning…