Urgent attention required for Cullenamore beach
A Sligo Councillor is calling on the local authority to urgently address issues at Cullennamore beach. Fine Gael Councillor, Sinead Maguire says the access onto the beach needs to be replaced and repaired in parts to make it wheelchair friendly as well as installing a disabled parking space. …
Feasibility study suggested to identify site for Sligo Skate Park
Calls are being made on the local authority in Sligo to conduct a feasibility study to identify a suitable location for a skate park within the County. Sligo Strandhill Councillor Sinead Maguire received widespread support for the motion at this week’s meeting of Sligo County Council with various Councillors…
Latest funding expected to move Strandhill project o construction phase
Over 350,000 euro has been provided to the National Centre for Surfing Excellence in Strandhill assist the project to move to the construction stage. The project has been delayed due to increased costs. When completed the centre will provide facilities for local surfers as well as an upstairs…
Funding sought for coastal erosion in Strandhill
Funding is to be sought through the OPW for a survey on the impact of coastal erosion in one of the most popular seaside resort areas in the north west. It follows extensive coastal erosion along the north west coast, with sand dunes at Strandhill beach having been destroyed. Fooding…
Water safety forum required to prevent tragedy in Sligo
Calls have been made for a Water safety forum to be established for Sligo in anticipation of what could be another busy summer for the region with large numbers of people expected to engage in staycations in the North West in 2021. With international travel restrictions set to be…
Digital Divide will leave children behind in education
A Sligo Councillor has expressed concerns that there is a major digital divide establishing itself right across the North West. Councillor Sinead Magurie says there is a digital divide that is denying children equal access to education during the Covid-19 pandemic and that those living rurally are finding it…
Government urged to provide funding for social distancing at Sligo locations
Calls are being made on the government to urgently release funding to a number of tourist scenic locations in Sligo such as Strandhill, Rosses Point and Enniscrone for the provision social distancing mobility plans. The calls from Sligo Strandhill Councillor Sinead Maguire are being made after large numbers descended…