Fine Gael to run four candidates in Ballymote Tubbercurry Electoral Area
The Fine Gael Parliamentary Party will run four candidates in the Ballymote Tubbercurry Municipal District for next year’s local elections. Last night at the party’s candidate selection convention sitting councillors, Martin Connolly, Dara Mulvey and the current Cathaoirleach of the Local Authority in Sligo, Gerard Mullaney were all selected…
Accessibility issues a cause for concern in AIB Tubbercurry
AIB bank in Tubbercurry has come under fire over what’s been described as major access issues for their disabled and elderly customers. Currently, there are concrete steps outside the main entrance to the building which are said to be causing great difficulty for those with mobility issues. AIB say that…
Sligo Council chief executive, councillors concerned for future of Ireland West Airport
The chief executive of Sligo County Council says he would be ‘very concerned’ about the future of Ireland West Airport at Knock because of the collapse in passenger numbers due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Ciaran Hayes has told councillors that the issue is ‘critical’ when it comes to infrastructure and…
Lough Talt treatment plant on schedule
A South Sligo Councillor says progress on the new water treatment plant at Lough Talt is progressing according to schedule with the expectation that clean water will be flowing from it by the third quarter of this year. For some time now, almost 13,000 people in the area have been…
Sligo Councillors expected to address 5G concerns
A discussion on controversial plans to erect 5G masts across County Sligo is due to take place at a meeting of Sligo County Council today. A motion is being put forward by the seven councillors from the Ballymote/ Tubbercurry Municipal District of the local authority, asking for the council to…
September start for new water treatment plant at Lough Talt
Work on a new water treatment plant at Lough Talt in South Sligo is expected to start in September. It will take 12 to 14 months to complete. For some time now, almost 13,000 people in the area have been on a boil water notice since cryptosporidium was…