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…
Minister Ryan indicates that Rail Corridors could play a part in climate change
The Minister for the Environment, Climate Communications and Transport Eamon Ryan says the North West Rail Corridor could still have a future in Freight movement when it comes to transporting goods to and from counties such as Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. A report published last year by economist Dr…
Investigations to be carried out for new water sources in north Sligo
A solution to the long running water issues in North Sligo could be in the offering. The lack of a reliable water source in the areas has been highlighted on several occasions over the years. Sligo Drumcliff Councillor Thomas Healy says Irish Water have committed to carrying out…
Closure of B Braun represents a devastating blow for Collooney
Fears are being expressed that the closure of the B Braun Hospicare facility in Collooney will have a devastating impact on the local economy. 80 jobs will be lost with the closure of the facility Management of the company announced that it plans to close the site…
Opening the Collooney Claremorris rail line will lead to investment and Jobs
A Sligo Councillor is claiming that the government’s failure to deliver on transport infrastructure in the north west is leading to a situation where the region could loose on further investment and potential jobs. Cllr Thomas Healy is calling for a train service between Collooney and Claremorris, a service…
Sligo Pyrite group to meet with Housing Minister
The Sligo Pyrite action group will meet with the housing minister Darragh O’ Brien today in relation to the defective blocks condition which is impacting a number of houses and buildings throughout the County. The virtual meeting is due to commence at 3.30 The Sligo Pyrite Group are…