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…
North Sligo students who travel by bus impacted by Covid regulations
The reduction in the size of Bus Eireann buses and the halving of capacity due to Covid 19 safety measures has resulted in a capacity issues for families in North Sligo when it comes to travelling to and from schools. Only 12 passengers are now permitted on the 474…
No 5G equipment in Collooney
The ESB have announced that they will not be erecting 5G equipment on the telecommunications mast beside the Teeling Community Centre in Collooney. There was huge concern and anxiety throughout Collooney and Ballygawley areas last year when it was discovered that the ESB were proposing to develop a telecoms…
Search continues for service provider to run Crèche in Collooney
It’s emerged today that the incoming tenants for the Crèche in Collooney has pulled out of the project. This now means the owners of the premises are currently looking for new tenants to take over the running of the facility. This latest development will come as a major…
Detergents & Chemicals being dumped into Collooney Sewage Plant
It’s emerged that there is illegal dumping of large amounts of detergents and chemicals into the sewage network at the Collooney Water Treatment Plant. This dumping is causing extensive damage to local rivers and lakes according to Sinn Féin Councillor Thomas Healy. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Cllr…