New landmark building planned for Cranmore in Sligo
A new landmark building is being planned for Sligo town. The proposed stand-out structure is for a unique community centre to be built in Cranmore. It’s expected to cost up to €3m and will be visible from a wide surrounding area, particularly at night when it will be specially lit…
Men’s health day in Sligo this afternoon until 4pm, and in Tubbercurry on Thursday
It’s Men’s Health Week and the Traveller community is holding two health awareness days. The first is being held at St. Anne’s carpark in Sligo today until 4pm. The second is taking place in St Brigid’s Hall in Tubbercurry between 11 and 4 o’clock on Thursday. Jamie Murphy, Men’s Development…
Two men arrested after suspected armed robbery in Sligo
Gardai have arrested two men following what’s believed to have been an attempted armed robbery at a pharmacy in Sligo town earlier today. The incident occurred about 11am at the pharmacy on Cranmore Road when a man entered, armed with what’s believed to have been a firearm. He threatened staff before…
€2million in funding allocated to upgrade homes in Cranmore
Sligo County Council is to implement a new pilot scheme to upgrade many homes in Cranmore. €2million in funding has been allocated to upgrade homes on the three oldest streets in Cranmore Estate. There are 96 homes on the streets and while just under half are owned by the Council,…
Education & Jobs key to success of East Sligo regeneration
The Minister for Housing Simon Coveney will be in Sligo later to officially launch the East Sligo regeneration plan. The plan which is being head led by Sligo County Council looks at the Social, physical and economic regeneration of the area. It will try and increase education for local communities…
Minister to launch Sligo East City Masterplan this evening
Minister Simon Coveney will launch the Sligo East City Master Plan this evening in Cranmore at 7 o’clock. The special launch event will include about a dozen stands in a specially erected marquee with displays from various community groups and local projects. Speakers will include Minister Coveney as well as…