€121m funding officially approved today for N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin road
The Cabinet has today approved 121 million euro of exchequer funding for the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin road. The project on the National Primary route will cost an estimated €140m to complete. The news has been welcomed by Sligo Independent Councillor Marie Casserly and Sligo/Leitrim Fine Gael TD Tony McLoughlin…
Young women encouraged to aim high on International Women’s Day
Girls should be encouraged from an early age to aim for careers and roles that have traditionally been regarded as exclusively for men. That’s the message from two local women today on what is International Women’s Day. The day is being marked by a series of high profile events…
Mayor believes childcare discussion could bring more women into politics
The Mayor of Sligo says it’s a massive step forward that childcare is being considered by politicians in Ireland. Dublin City Council are to debate a motion this week that would lead to councillors being allowed bring their young children in to the chamber for meetings. Councillors in Sligo, Leitrim…
Councillor says outdoor are staff needed all year
The Mayor of Sligo has questioned why outdoor staff in the county cannot be given permanent contracts. Independent councillor Marie Casserly says the staff are needed all year round and not just when new funding comes on stream. She raised the issue with the director of services with responsibility for…
Sligo becomes first certified Coach Friendly Destination in Ireland
A final certification has been awarded to Sligo town making it the first in Ireland to receive the title of Coach Friendly Destination. New bus shelters, town maps and lighting as well as CCTV have been installed along Markievicz road as part of the project which now means the town…
Closure of Doonally RVL would mean mammoth journeys for farmers
The Mayor of Sligo is encouraging people to support a demonstration in support of the Regional Veterinary Lab in Sligo this week. As part of review, just three of the 6 RVL would remain open in Athlone, Cork and Celbridge. The potential closure of the Doonally base would mean a…
Sligo council given go ahead to appoint new litter warden
Sligo County Council has been given the go-ahead for a litter warden for the county. County Sligo presently does not have such a warden. Mayor of Sligo Marie Casserly raised the issue at a meeting of the County Council recently. The role is on a temporary basis while the role…