Sligo Councillor says erection of warning signs at beaches in foreign languages may save lives
A Sligo councillor has contacted the water safety officer and director of services with the local Authority in relation to the lack of warning signs on beaches after a potential tragedy was averted in Strandhill. It’s emerged that recently a local swimmer acted quickly to remove a…
Sligo Councillor calls on Local Authority to fund Women’s refuge centre
Calls are being made on the local Authority in Sligo to provide support to develop a women’s refuge in the local area. Last year a report from Túsla identified the need for a refuge to be established in Sligo. 2022 saw the largest rate of domestic…
Sligo councillor raises over speed in Strandhill
There’s pressure on Sligo County Council to come up with some traffic calming measures on a busy route in Strandhill. The stretch between Cummeen and St. Anne’s Church is heavily populated and home to a number of amenities but serious concern has arisen over the speed some motorists are…
Sligo Councillor calls for ‘CycleBus’ scheme to be rolled out to schools
A Sligo Councillor is encouraging schools to actively engage in providing children with the options of walking of cycling safely to school. Sligo Strandhill Councillor Sinead Maguire has made the calls after it was claimed recently that better infrastructure is needed to encourage more children to cycle or walk…