Rising building costs impacting on local authority projects
The CEO and cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council have both voiced concern over the rising cost of building materials and the consequences of that for the local authority. Chief executive Martin Lydon said the 35% increase in the cost of building materials will ultimately impact on the buying power…
Presidents visit will give recognition to those involved in the Connaught Rangers mutiny
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says the presence of the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, in Tubbercurry today will give national recognition to those involved in the Connaught Rangers mutiny in India more than 100 years ago. Four Sligomen — James Gorman from Tubbercurry; Patrick Dyer from…
How safe are public figures in the north west
The murder of the Conservative MP Sir David Amess has shocked many people over the last week. Back in June 2016, Jo Cox, the British Labour Party Member of Parliament (MP), died after being shot and stabbed multiple times in West Yorkshire. So the safety of politicians is being…
Government Investment & further infrastructure required to address vacant commercial property levels
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says continued investment is the solution to tackling the issue of large amounts of vacant commercial property in the County. A recent survey from the Geo Directory stated has the highest level of vacant commercial property in the Country. There are also…
Major walk in Sligo highlights the importance of men’s mental health
A major fundraising event staged in Sligo yesterday to help raise awareness around men’s mental health. The event which was coordinated by the Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Paul Taylor, and was ran in partnership with Sligo County Council and took place on the new stretch of the N4…
North West septic tanks are failing inspections
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council is calling for a government scheme to be introduced when it comes to the upgrading of domestic septic tank systems Nationally 54 % of domestic septic tanks failed inspections last year. The Environmental Protection Agency says 23% were a risk to human…
New Cathaoirleach of Sligo Council to be announced this morning
It’s expected that Fianna Fáil Councillor, Paul Taylor will succeed Dara Mulvey as Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council today. The appointment is expected to be confirmed at the AGM of the local authority which will commence at 10 a.m. The Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor is the most likely to…