Cllr MacSharry calls on council to row back on decision not to introduce free parking
Sligo County Council is being urged to immediately row back on its decision not to introduce free parking in the run up to Christmas in Sligo town. The initiative had been in place for the festive season last year and post pandemic but in other years, it…
Maintenance levels in old Sligo Cemetery “embarrassing”
The level of upkeep at the old graveyard at Sligo cemetery has been branded ‘embarrassing’. Overgrowth and a general lack of attention to the amenity has led to urgent calls for money to be ringfenced for consistent maintenance works. Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom MacSharry believes that at minimum, a sufficient…
Local councillors express disappointment with lack of progress on dog fouling
Local elected representatives have today expressed their disappointment with the fact that no fines were issued in the North West last year for dog fouling. The NCBI confirmed that the Local Authorities in Sligo Leitrim and Donegal were among 18 across the country that issued no fines for the…
Sligo Councillor calls for an adequate bus service for all parts of Sligo Town
The National Transport Authority has been accused of being “reluctant” when it comes to considering proposed changes to local bus services in Sligo. While there are enhancements geared for a number of routes in the town, it’s thought some minor tweaking to others would make a huge difference to…
Fianna Fáil candidates selected to contest local elections in Sligo/Strandhill
Fianna Fáil Councillors Tom MacSharry and Rosaleen O’Grady have been selected to run in next local elections for the Sligo/Strandhill Municipal District. The selection took place following a party meeting in Sligo last night. Councillor llr MacSharry is currently the Mayor of the Sligo Borough District while Councilllor…
Sligo councillor calls for board walk bridge to connect Bridge Street & Thomas Street
There are further calls for the provision of a board walk bridge, linking Bridge Street and Thomas Street in Sligo town. Its thought that the move would not only accommodate pedestrian traffic but also allay some health and safety concerns in the area. The issue is to be…
Sligo Councillor says significant progress is being made on S3 Bus Route in Sligo
A Sligo councillor has expressed his optimism that an adequate bus service for the S3 route in Sligo will be in operation this year. Long running concerns have been expressed for some time over the service that covers areas such as Magheraboy, Finisklin estate, and the First Sea Road.…