Safe crossing on N4 announced for Collooney
The announcement of a safe road crossing commitment over the N4 in Collooney has been welcomed by the community. Sligo County Council have issued a response to the Safe Crossing for Collooney Group, stating that they have advertised for tendering for the project for phases 2, 3 and 4 of…
Extension granted to date for submissions on N17 Knock to Collooney project
The closing date for submissions on the N17 Knock to Collooney project has been extended. Earlier this year, Sligo Regional Design Office have released the Emerging Preferred Transport Corridor for the project. The preferred corridor has been assessed as providing the most sustainable solution and most benefits and…
Housing plans announced for Sligo
Sligo County Council have announced housing plans for Collooney, Carney and Grange. One site in Collooney is set to deliver 20 houses in 2024, with a further 15 planned for Grange by 2026. Meanwhile in Carney, 25 social housing units are to be built at a site between Oxfield and…
Calls for Transport Minister to reopen Claremorris to Collooney rail line
It’s thought that the reopening of the railway line between Claremorris and Collooney would provide major opportunities for the North West. It’s argued that the move would provide the longest freight line in Ireland, providing access to timber supply in south Donegal. The comments were made in the Dail by…
Second phase of Active Travel Project to get underway between Collooney and Carrignagat
The second phase of the Active Travel Project between Collooney and Ballisodare has been welcomed by a Sligo councillor. Phase 2, which will stretch between Collooney and Carrignagat, will see footpaths put in place, as well as upgrades to public lighting, road signage and pedestrian linkages to Collooney train station.…
Details released on proposed N17 Knock to Collooney Project
Sligo Regional Design Office (RDO) have released the Emerging Preferred Transport Corridor for the N17 Knock to Collooney [Atlantic Economic Corridor] Project). The preferred corridor has been assessed as providing the most sustainable solution and most benefits and impacts in relation to the criteria used when considering transport infrastructure…
A number of minor accidents reported in Sligo after overnight frost
Gardaí in Sligo are warning motorists to proceed with extreme caution on local roads this morning. A number of minor accidents have already been reported across the local region. The Dual Carriageway is reported to be very dangerous with extreme care needed at the Ballisodare turnoff. Gardai…