No change to Property Tax in Sligo
A majority of Sligo councillors have decided to keep the local property tax at its current rate. Their decision means the 15% increase agreed by councillors last year stays in place. The tax is set from a level that reverts back to a baseline each year, regardless of…
Sligo Councillor calls for reduction in property tax.
A Sligo Councillor is calling on the local authority to reduce the local property tax by 15 % Sligo Strandhill Fianna Fail Councillor Tom MacSharry will propose the reduction at the September meeting of Sligo County Council. The move if successful would bring the rate of tax back…
New Sligo Cathaoirleach to be elected today
The new Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council will be elected today at the annual general meeting of the Council. Even at this stage, there is still speculation in relation to who will be taking over from outgoing Cathaoirleach Tom MacSharry of Fianna Fáil. However, Ocean FM…
Sligo Fire personnel praised for heroic efforts
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor has paid tribute to the Sligo Fire Service personnel who have been working around the clock this week fighting forestry and gorse fires around the county. Cllr Tom MacSharry has praised the professionalism and courage of Fire crews, who have been working in…
Lissadell events could be the catalyst for Sligo’s Covid-recovery
The news that Up to 12 concerts a year are to be staged at Lissadell House in Co. Sligo could well prove to be ‘a game changer for the local economy’ that’s according to the Cathaoirleach of Sligo Council Cllr. Tom MacSharry. The owners of historic 19th century building…
Front line staff to be acknowledged at Sligo Council Meeting
A minute’s applause will be held prior to the start of this morning’s meeting of Sligo Councillors in recognition of the ongoing efforts of front line staff in the fight against Covid-19. Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Cllr Tom MacSharry says the courage of all front line staff…
Tributes paid to former Mayor of Sligo
Tributes have been paid this morning to the Former Mayor of Sligo, Martin Keaveney. The former Fianna Fáil Councillor served as Mayor of Sligo in 1973. The Caoirthleacht of Sligo Councillor Tom MacSharry says the loss of the former politician and business man will leave a void in…