Friday final day to submit ideas on proposed new N17 routes
People living in the south Sligo area between Knock and Collooney, and those who travel on the N17, are being reminded that this Friday is the last day for submissions on proposed new routes for the road. Former Sligo councillor Keith Henry is from the parish of Bunninadden and lives…
Residents urged to submit opinions on proposed N17 route
People living between Collooney in County Sligo and Knock in County Mayo are being reminded to make their views known on proposals for a new N17 route between the towns. Sligo Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says the project is currently at planning and design stage, with a number of…
Calls for one way system in Collooney to be fast tracked
The increasing traffic volume that goes through Collooney on a daily basis has led to calls for the proposed one-way traffic system to the town to be sped up. Sligo Fine Gael Councillor Thomas Walsh has tabled a motion for next Monday’s Sligo Drumcliff MD of the local authority. Cllr.…
Search continues for service provider to run Crèche in Collooney
It’s emerged today that the incoming tenants for the Crèche in Collooney has pulled out of the project. This now means the owners of the premises are currently looking for new tenants to take over the running of the facility. This latest development will come as a major…
Some Credit unions to close but EBS staying open
A number of restrictions due to Covid-19 are coming into affect Sligo’s Credit unions. Collooney and Dromahair will be closed from Friday the 20th of March for the foreseeable future. No new members can apply for membership during this time and all loans will be handled by phone or email.…
€50,000 National Lottery scratch card won in Collooney
A winning National Lottery scratch card was won in Sligo. The lucky winner received a prize of €50,000. The ticket was sold at Sligo Junction Mace in Collooney.
Collooney train station waiting room reopened following vandalism
The waiting room at the Collooney railway station has been re-opened. It was closed a month ago due to vandalism which Gardaí still believe was caused by a group of young adults. As a result of the vandalism, parts for the disabled main door had to be replaced, new fire…