Ballymote Tubbercurry councillors told that adequate rail & road investment will boost local economy
The lack of a direct train link from Ireland West Airport Knock to other parts of the country is said to be hampering the facility’s efforts in attracting new airlines. Figures show that over 70% of passengers who use the airport get to and from there by their own…
Councillor defends use of term “Soft Independents”
There were tense scenes at the latest meeting of Sligo County Council, after a Sinn Féin Councillor labelled Independent representatives in government as “soft” when bringing motions forward. Councillor Arthur Gibbons claimed that current Independents align themselves to certain political parties, and that such moves were made to keep Sinn…
Hopes long awaited Enniscrone project will be finished ahead of tourism season
There are hopes that a long awaited project for the heart of Enniscrone will be carried out ahead of the tourism season next year. Funding had been granted back in 2020 for works at The Square in the village but so far the project hasn’t progressed. The project…
Deadline approaching for Enniscrone streetscape enhancement scheme
The community of Enniscrone are being reminded that the deadline for the Streetscape Enhancement scheme is approaching. The purpose of the scheme is to give a facelift to the likes of street facades and shopfronts in the village and is open to commercial, residential or unoccupied buildings. The…
Enniscrone beach named among top sea swimming locations in Ireland and the UK
Sligo’s Enniscrone beach and Dooey Beach Donegal have been included in the overall list of best place in the UK or Ireland to go sea swimming. Irish beaches took up 6 of the top 20 spots with Keem beach on Achill Island in Co Mayo being recognised as the…
Sligo Councillors seek increase in housing grants
Sligo councillors are calling for housing grants to be increased because of rising building costs. At this week’s monthly meeting of the council yesterday, councillors pointed out that the cost of building materials and labour had gone up by more than 60%. In a motion, Cllrs Michael Clarke,…
Uncertain future for Enniscrone and Easkey day care centres
A West Sligo Councillor is calling for the reopening of the day care centres situated in Enniscrone and Easkey. The Centres which would cater for approximately 60 users have been closed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Before Covid users of the facilities would be transported to their…