Redevelopment work on Stephen Street car park will start next week
It’s been confirmed that work on the redevelopment of Stephen Street car park in Sligo will begin on Monday. The works include making the car park into a fully pedestrianised public space known as Queen Maeve Square. Once completed, it’s said that the area will be suitable for…
Sligo Cathaoirleach shocked by young death in Enniscrone
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says Enniscrone and the county is in shock after the death of a 4 year old girl in Sligo yesterday. the death occurred at a popular caravan park in Enniscrone. Gardai and emergency services attended the scene – after the girl was hit by…
New Sligo Cathaoirleach outlines policies for year ahead
The newly elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says tackling the housing crisis locally will be top of his agenda during his tenure. Independent Cllr Michael Clarke replaces Fianna Fail Cllr Paul Taylor in the position for the upcoming year. Cllr Clarke defeated Sinn Feins Thomas Healy to…
CCTV Pilot Scheme to discussed at Sligo Council meeting
More than a dozen Sligo county councillors have put down a motion for next Monday’s council meeting calling for funding of €100,000 for a pilot scheme to upgrade CCTV systems at a range of locations located on various access roads. The move comes in the aftermath of the horrific…
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,…
Community in Skreen shocked by violent attack
A Sligo Councillor says the local community in Skreen has been left, shocked and traumatised by a recent aggravated assault which left a retired farmer in his 70’s needing hospital treatment. Independent Councillor Michael Clarke says proper deterrents need to be in place to prevent such attacks taking place…
Department of Housing recommendations on Mica offers little comfort
A Sligo Independent Councillor is expressing concern this morning over recent reports claiming that the Department of Housing are recommending to the Government not to agree to a 100% redress scheme for homes impacted by Mica. It’s also being speculated that the county of Sligo where there are thought…