Water safety forum meeting to discuss ways of avoiding tragedy on Sligo’s beaches
Water safety forum meetings are taking place in Sligo today in the aftermath of a number of potentially serious events in Strandhill recently where swimmers had to be rescued from the water. Earlier this week the July meeting of Sligo County Council heard calls on the local Authority…
New Mayor of Sligo-Strandhill MD lays out objectives for year ahead
Availability of housing and accessibility by road and rail are the key barriers in attracting people to live and work in Sligo believes the newly elected Mayor of the Sligo-Strandhill Municipal District. Independent for change Councillor Declan Bree was unanimously voted as Mayor at Monday’s AGM at City…
Sligo Councillor hopeful for biodiversity officer appointment
It’s hoped that the appointment of the biodiversity officer in Sligo will pave the way for the progression of a number of projects in the county. In particular, dune erosion in a number of key locations in Sligo is expected to be tackled going forward. Councillor Sinéad Maguire says it…