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…
Speeding vehicles in Sooey putting lives at risk
‘An accident waiting to happen’ – That is the warning used to describe the danger of vehicles traveling at high speed through the Village of Sooey in Co Sligo. The R284 goes through the village and the issue of speeding vehicles has led to serious concerns for residents of…
Sligo councillor urges continued vigilance in fight against Covid
A Sligo councillor says the recent surge in Covid-19 cases has come as a major shock to residents in the Collooney and Coolaney area. Sligo Drumcliffe Councillor Thomas Healy was reacting to the announcement from the HSE yesterday evening which expressed concern at the number of cases that were detected…
Local Councillor demands Sligo be included in redress scheme
The Department of Housing has not yet contacted Sligo County Council to confirm the county will be included in any Mica redress scheme. That’s according to Sligo Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy, whose party’s motion calling for a 100% redress scheme was passed in the Dáil last night. …