O’Boyle calls for local TDs to ensure central government makes up council funding shortfall
Because of falling revenue and expenses caused by Covid restrictions, Sligo County Council will have to impose very severe restrictions on its budget and on spending. That was the stark message to councillors this week from council chief executive Ciaran Hayes, who added that to do otherwise would be reckless…
Praise for Sligo Fire Service, the fastest in the country
Sligo Fire Service is being praised after it was revealed it has the fastest response times in the country. The performance of the Sligo Fire Service was highlighted at a county council meeting yesterday, Monday, during a report on Performance Indicators. Councillors paid tributes to all those who work with…
Call for Kinlough dispensary building to be used as council offices
A North Leitrim councillor wants the county council to acquire the old dispensary building in Kinlough for use as an area office. The building is currently owned by the HSE. However, local Fianna Fail Councillor Justin Warnock says it could be used for council offices to deal with enquiries such…
Scale of damage minimal but over 300 still without power in the NW
The ESB says that over 300 homes remain without power in the North West area today. While Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal escaped the brunt of yesterday’s storm, Councils, the ESB and the emergency services were still busy on the ground responding to incidents. Fifty two homes remain without power on…
Sligo councillor says some ‘low-call’ numbers may cost more than expected
So-called low-call numbers used by government departments may not really be low-call, according to a Sligo councillor. Independent Declan Bree says the charge for some low-call government numbers can vary from a low of five cents per minute to a high of 31 cents. Cllr Bree has now called for…
No firm indication yet as to when work will start on N4 road
It’s likely to to be the first quarter of 2019 before construction will start on the new N4 route to be built between Collooney and Castlebaldwin. That’s despite the signing of a contract for engineering consultancy services for the project that was signed this week. The company involved in the…
Hawk’s Well theatre needs €50,000 a year from council
The Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo is asking Sligo County Council to give it €50,000 for each of the coming three years. The theatre needs the money if it is to provide matching funding for €550,000 it has been promised by the government. The council has already made provision in…