Councillor calls for a return to underage sport
Inter-county training may return in the second half of April, if the Government signal the easing of certain public health restrictions later today. Recreational golf, tennis and the permission of children to engage in non-contact training outdoors could also be on the agenda for the second half of April.…
Gortnaleck dispute – no longer a bridge too far.
A solution to the long running Access problem to the popular Luke’s Bridge in Gortnaleck, in North Sligo could be in the offering following an agreement with a local landowner and Sligo County Council. Sligo Drumcliff councillor Thomas Healy says the access route to the Bridge was obstructed with mobile…
Healy declares turf war on importation of milled peat
A Sligo Councillor is calling for domestic turf saving in the north west to be allowed continue. Sinn Féin Councillor Thomas Healy claims that many people have no viable alternative when it comes to heating their homes. Cllr Healy says it’s unfair for local residents to be prevented…
Additional resources for Sligo University Hospital in fight against Covid-19
Two additional ICU nurses have been allocated to Sligo University Hospital. The measures have been taken to assist the treatment of Covid-19 patients at the North West hospital which has witnessed an increase in Covid-19 admissions in recent times. Four additional ICU beds will also be introduced…
Calls for CE schemes to be extended locally
A Sligo Councillor has called for the Community Employment Programme needs to be extended due to many schemes being curtailed last year with the Covid-19 restrictions. The programme aims to help people who are long term unemployed to get back to work by offering part time and temporary placements…
New water plan to benefit north Sligo
It’s expected that a new water plan will benefit over 4,500 people in the North Sligo region. Extended dry periods of weather have played havoc with water supplies for Carney, Maugherow, Grange, Cliffoney, Mullaghmore and their surrounding areas in recent times. Local Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy the…
Major disruption expected in Ballysadare today
There is expected to be major traffic disruptions in Ballysadare this morning after a burst water main in the town. The leak was noticed before 6 am this morning and Irish water are currently working to repair the leak which occurred close to the Sally Gardens. Residents and…