Questions over driving criteria for over-75s
A Sligo councillor is questioning the criteria that more experienced drivers are being asked to meet. It recently emerged that some policies are requiring drivers who are 75 and over to supply a medical report to obtain a licence. Changes were made to the policy in February 2022 to increase…
Safe pedestrian crossing around the corner for Collooney
A Public Consultation has taken place on a key development project in Collooney. The consultation took place at the Reading Wing Community Hall in St Paul’s Church of Ireland in the town on Wednesday evening. It is hoped that a safe pedestrian crossing will be installed at the Collooney roundabout…
New footpath could pave way for completion of Sligo housing development
The installation of a footpath outside an unfinished housing development in Sligo could see it finally completed. Almost 20 houses located at Farranacandy on the Calry Road have been left idle for several years, however one Sligo Councillor believes the provision of a footpath by the local authority could see…
Structural survey to be carried out in Ballisodare’s Mill building
There is hope that the Mill Building in Ballisodare can eventually be used for housing. The building has been lying derelict for a number of years, and the CEO of Sligo County Council has said that it cannot be demolished as the developers will not get planning permission for the…
Water issues continue to impact homes and businesses
Almost half a million people across the country are being served by an ‘at risk’ water supply. That’s an increase of nearly 100 thousand people since 2021, according to the EPA’s latest report into public drinking water supplies. Three of Donegal’s water systems remain on the Environmental Protection Agency’s the…
Water Disruption reported in Ballisodare and Carraroe
Hundreds of homes and premises in parts of Sligo are facing water disruption today as a major burst water pipe in Ballisodare. It’s understood that Homes and businesses in a large area including Ballisodare, Carraroe will be impacted. The leak is believed to have taken place close to…
Crisis within fire service result of “years of inaction”
Years of inaction has resulted in a recruitment and retention crisis within the fire service both at a local and national level. That’s according to Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy who was speaking as half of the country’s “retained” part-time firefighters are set to strike tomorrow. The first phase of…