HSE advise extra caution following Covid-19 increase in Sligo and Donegal
People in South Donegal and Sligo are being urged to apply extra caution following a large increase in Covid-19 numbers in the areas. In a statement to OceanFM this afternoon, the HSE say there has been an outbreak in the Collooney and Coolaney areas of Co. Sligo with over 100…
BREAKING NEWS: HSE concerned about ‘large increase’ in Covid cases in Collooney/Coolaney area of Sligo
The Health Service Executive says it is concerned about recent large increases in Covid cases in the Collooney/Coolaney areas of County Sligo. Health officials and medical personnel are asking people in the area to immediately get a Covid test if they think they have any symptoms of the virus. Ocean…
R293 near Collooney down to one lane following road traffic collision
The R293 by Clarke’s Bridge near Collooney, Co. Sligo is down to one lane following a road traffic collision. The incident occurred at around 2pm this afternoon with no injuries reported. Emergency services are attending the scene with motorists advised to find alternative routes if possible.
Restoration works hoped to begin soon on Ballygrania Bridge
Restoration works are hoped to begin in the coming months on the Ballygrania bridge in Collooney. €35,000 has been allocated to carry out the works that have now gone to the tender stage. Sligo Councillor, Thomas Walsh is welcoming the news. He says a number of accidents have happened on…
Solution needed for water runoff in Collooney
A Sligo Councillor is calling for a solution to an area of Collooney suffering from a large volume of water runoff on a regular basis. Sinn Fein Councillor, Thomas Healy, tabled a motion at Sligo County Council where he said water from blocked drains is causing a financial and mental…
135 premises without power
135 premises are without power in Sligo and Leitrim today. 52 homes and businesses are affected in Collooney with a further 83 the Manorhamilton area Electricity is expected to returned by 5pm this evening in both areas. The ESB say they are carrying out essential maintenance works.
The rocky road to . . . . Collooney railway station
A Sligo councillor is calling for it to be made safer for people to walk from Collooney to the train station on the outskirts of the town. Cathaoirleach of the Sligo/Drumcliffe Municipal District Cllr Thomas Walsh says parts of the route are damaged and uneven in many parts with flooding…