Local councillor says safety concerns outside of Realt na Mara Primary School will be addressed
Improving safety outside a school in Sligo appears to be a step closer. Currently there is no footpath or cycle path outside Realt na Mara Primary School in Rosses Point which has been a huge area of concern for the entire school community. However it’s been confirmed that the Active…
Housing plans announced for Sligo
Sligo County Council have announced housing plans for Collooney, Carney and Grange. One site in Collooney is set to deliver 20 houses in 2024, with a further 15 planned for Grange by 2026. Meanwhile in Carney, 25 social housing units are to be built at a site between Oxfield and…
Councillor warns that inadequate footpaths in Grange could lead to fatal accident
There are genuine fears that someone will be killed in Grange over what’s been described as inadequate footpaths on the main thoroughfare. There have been ongoing calls for added safety measures throughout Grange for some time however so far there’s been little progress on the issue. Sligo County…
The Spanish Armada festival returns to Sligo this weekend after two year absence
The Spanish Armada festival returns this weekend and will take place in Grange and Streedagh with a number of events taking place , following a two year break due to Covid 19. Three Spanish Armada ships sank at Streedagh beach in September 1588, and for the past twelve years,…
Sligo Councillor calls for suspension of schools voluntary contributions
A Sligo Secondary school teacher and County Councillor is calling for the for the schools voluntary contributions process to be scrapped. Voluntary contributions are made by parents to cover annual heating, electricity and maintenance costs in primary schools. The contributions can range from 200 to 400 Euro per…
Local Councillor issued warning in relation to high tides
With high tides being experienced at beaches across the North West over the past few days, a local councillor is urging people to check tide times in relation to parking cars at locations such as Streedagh beach. Holidaymakers and locals have again reported situations of vehicle owners returning to their…
Sligo Councillor urges government to heed Barnardos warning
Barnardos is calling on the government to use the Budget to provide relief for parents who are struggling with back to school costs. The charity’s Back To School survey for 2022 has found the basic cost of sending a child to school remains substantial across primary and secondary level.…