Sligo Councillor calls for CCTV to be installed in Sligo Cemetery
A proposal to install CCTV at Sligo cemetery has been met with contrasting views at the latest sitting of Sligo County Council. The motion was brought forward by Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom MacSharry who said that ongoing issues of vandalism and thefts in the cemetery present a very real need…
Parking charges to be suspended in Sligo from next Monday
Parking charges in Sligo Town are to be suspended until after Christmas. It follows the scrapping of parking fees in different towns and villages around the country, and Sligo is the latest town to join the initiative. The suspension will come into effect from Monday, December 19th, until…
More calls for S3 bus route in Sligo
There are calls for an urgent meeting between all stakeholders as it relates to improving the local link service in Sligo. It had been hoped that S3 bus route would be established by now, catering to areas such as Finisklin estate, First Sea Road and accommodate a number of estates…
Sligo Councillor opposes hospitality sector VAT rate
There are genuine fears that smaller restaurants and hotels in the North West will shut if the 9% VAT rate for the hospitality sector isn’t maintained. Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe is standing firm on a decision to return the VAT rate for hospitality to 13.5% next year. It currently stands…
Sligo councillor calls for Dara Calleary to replace Robert Troy
A Sligo Councillor is calling for Dara Calleary to be appointed as a Junior Minister. The government are currently selecting a successor for the Longford Westmeath TD Robert Troy who stood down this week as a Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Sligo…
Mayor MacSharry outlines housing and the cost of living crisis as key priorities for the year ahead
Sligo’s housing situation and the promise of vigorous campaigning for funds to provide targeted supports to those most in need were two of Cllr Tom McSharry’s priorities as Cathaoirleach of Sligo/Strandhill MD during the year ahead. The Fianna Fail councillor was unanimously selected as mayor at this morning’s meeting…
Local Authority to consider a number of issues before CCTV cameras can be installed at Sligo Cemetery
Sligo County Council says there are a number of issues to be considered if CCTV cameras were to be installed at Sligo cemetery. Concerns include the exact purpose of the cameras, if they are necessary and the security of them. Senior Engineer Emer Concannon told a recent meeting…