Sligo Cathaoirleach describes redress speculation as ‘scare mongering’
The Cathaoirleach of the local Authority in Sligo has dismissed what he describes as ‘ scare mongering’ over recent concern being expressed over the county not being announced yesterday along with Clare and Limerick as counties being added to the Mica Redress Scheme. The Munster counties yesterday joined Donegal…
Concern expressed in relation to the safety of the old train station in Ballisodare
Serious concern has been raised over what’s been described as safety hazards at the old train station in Ballisodare. The railway station in Ballisodare has been closed since 1975 with claims that it is now in a state of extensive disrepair which poses a significant risk to anybody close…
Sligo Councillor claims the prospect of gold mining in Leitrim could also impact other counties
A Sligo Councillor is warning that the recent decision taken by the Minister for the Environment, Eamon Ryan, to issue prospecting licences to mining company Flintridge Resources for 47 townlands in north Leitrim could have a negative impact on Sligo. Cllr Thomas Healy has tabled a motion on the…
Council meetings in Sligo & Leitrim to discuss decision to issues prospecting licence
The recent decision taken by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications and Transport, Eamon Ryan, to issue prospecting licences to mining company Flintridge Resources for 47 townlands in north Leitrim will be debated at today’s monthly meeting of the Sligo and Leitrim County Council. The licences cover…
Sligo councillor calls for legislation to deal with empty and semi-derelict buildings
A Sligo councillor says there is an apparent lack of legislation to enable local authorities effectively deal with empty and semi-derelict buildings. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says this is exemplified by the situation involving the Old Mill apartments in Ballisodare. Cllr Healy adds that the building, which he described…
Sligo Councillor warns missed broadband connections is impacting the potential of the region
The ongoing difficulties that the National Broadband plan is having when it comes to connecting homes and business is a major factor in many rural towns and villages struggling to attract commercial businesses and potential residents. Those are the views of a Sligo Councillor who expressed his disappointment that…
CCTV concerns in Sligo to be discussed at next meeting of Joint Policing Committee.
The campaign for funding to provide CCTV on various routes in County Sligo continues despite advice from the county council that there are GDPR issues that need to be considered. The move to have CCTV cameras on routes in the county — preferably upgraded to include night-time number plate…