Sligo cllr concerned over speeding on Keash to Ballymote road
A Sligo councillor says there are concerns about speeding vehicles on the Keash road out of Ballymote that leads Boyle. Cllr Dara Mulvey says the road is used by children, parents and the elderly. He points out that although there is a 50 kilometre speed limit in the area, many…
Calls for Breffni road signs to upgraded in Sligo
A Sligo councillor is calling for road signs incorporating iconic photographs of scenic areas in the county to be upgraded. They are known as the Breffni welcome signs because they highlight areas in the ancient area of Breffni. However, the signs and photographs have not been updated in 12 years.…
Calls for diabetes equipment to be included in Long Term Illness scheme
Sligo County Council has called for a piece of medical equipment that monitors glucose levels in children with diabetes to be included for funding on the Long Term Illness Scheme. The sensors can monitor glucose levels through clothing, meaning children not having to be woken up during the night to…
Councillors want cameras to catch illegal dumpers in south Sligo
The issue of illegal dumping appears to be getting worse across the North West. Councillors in Donegal and South Sligo raised the issue this week after reports of fly tipping and the accumulation of rubbish at recycling centres in both counties. Councillors in Ballymote/Tubbercurry want to see cameras installed but…
Councillors & TD welcome news of funding for school safety
Sligo councillors and TD’s have welcomed the announcement of funding allocated to safety measures at schools in the north west. One and three quarter million euro has been allocated to Sligo, Donegal and Leitrim. Donegal will get a total of €879,000; Sligo €599,000 and Leitrim €275,000. €14,000 has been allocated…