Construction commences on Collooney housing development
Work has commenced on a new social housing development in Collooney. The development will consist of 15 units including apartments, semi-detached and standalone properties. A portion of the homes will go towards housing for elderly couples and people with special needs. The houses are located close to Owenmore Gael’s football…
Telesis machine, used to mark equipment, is in Collooney today
Combating rural theft remains a priority for the Gardaí To help tackle crime, Sligo’s Telesis machine is making it’s way around the county so people can tag their equipment to prove it’s theirs in cases of theft. The machine, which Sligo is only the second county to purchase one, uses…
Major disruption tonight (Thurs) on N4 and N17 between Sligo, Collooney, Charlestown
Major traffic disruption is expected later this evening on the route between Sligo and Ballaghaderreen, going through Charlestown. It’s because of a wide and high transportation vehicle that’s expected to leave Sligo Port about 9pm. It will travel from Ballast Quay in Sligo, along the N4 Inner Relief Road/dual carriageway…
Road works have begun on the L2101 from Collooney to Coolaney
Much needed works have begun on the L2101 road from Collooney to Coolaney. A local campaign was set up two years ago to try and get funding to fix a number of issues including bad bends. There have been a number of accidents through the years and locals are happy…
local Councillor says there has been a positive reaction for possible one way system in Collooney Village
There has a been a positive reaction to the idea of a one way traffic system in Collooney village. Local Cllr Thomas Healy said a public meeting with residents and business owners on the main street showed people would be in favour of the change. Traffic congestion due to the…
Gardai investigate alleged attempted robbery at bookmakers
Gardai arrested and detained a man yesterday in connection with an alleged attempted robbery at a bookmakers in County Sligo. It occurred yesterday afternoon in Collooney. The man arrested was taken to Ballymote Garda Station. No-one was injured during the incident
Petition to create Greenway reaches 20,000 signatures
The proposed Greenway from Collooney to Athenry has now surpassed 20,000 signatures in their online petition. It was created by The Western Trail Campaign which is a community campaign made up of people from Sligo, Mayo and Galway. The goal of the petition is to reach 25,000 signatures on the…