Additional speed cameras go live across the north west
61 new speed cameras have gone live morning as Gardai and the Road Safety Authority encourage drivers to lower their speed. Additional cameras will be located in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. The locations include the N15 in Sligo and Donegal, the N56 in Donegal and the N4 in Leitrim.…
Further testing at Mullaghmore beach expected to take place today
Further testing is due to be carried out on the water at Mullaghmore beach today after Sligo County Council issues a Prohibition Notice yesterday evening. A sample taken on Monday of this week revealed that the beach was non-compliant with Bathing Water Regulations. It is hoped that the…
Important not to lose focus of getting Cath Lab reinstated – Gilroy
A Sligo Fianna Fail Cllr says it’s important not to lose focus of getting Cath Lab services reinstated and enhanced at Sligo University Hospital. Cllr Donal Gilroy was reacting to comments made by Taoiseach Michael Martin on RTEs Prime Time, who said that no side deals were made to…
Sligo Councillors vote in favour of housing development on Cairns Hill
Sligo County Councillors have voted in favour of approving a material contravention to the County Development Plan, clearing the way for the sites of two unopened Neolithic tombs on Cairns Hill to be used for the construction of 74 new houses. Out of the 18 Councillors, 14 voted for,…
Concern over amount of time elderly people waiting at Sligo University Hospital ED
Serious concern has been raised over the amount of time elderly people are waiting at the Emergency Department at Sligo University Hospital. Figures released by Saolta from January to April of this year show that the majority of patients over the age of 75 were waiting in the ED…
Councillor warns that housing crisis could cost Sligo future jobs
There are fears that Sligo will lose out on much needed jobs if the local housing crisis is not addressed. That’s according to Fianna Fail Cllr Donal Gilroy who warned that if the likes of IDA send people to the town to assess the area for investment they will…
Calls for review on Development Contribution Scheme
There are calls on Sligo County Council to instigate a review of the Development Contribution Scheme. It’s thought that many people living in rural areas do not avail of the same facilities as those living in urban areas and therefore, their fees should be assessed accordingly. Local Fianna…