Sligo councillor says Knock airport needs a turbo-boost in tomorrow’s budget
A Sligo Fine Gael councillor says its crucial that the government provides support to ensure the survival of Ireland West Airport in tomorrow (Tuesday’s) budget. The facility, between Knock and Charlestown, is facing huge financial losses as a result of the collapse in passenger numbers. Cllr Dara Mulvey, cathaoirleach of…
Sligo councillors to decide on meeting venue this morning
Sligo county councillors will hold a special meeting at County Hall in Riverside this morning to decide where to hold their monthly meetings from now on. Such a meeting must be held when a change of venue is being considered. For the past few months, monthly meetings of the council…
Today is the 4th annual ‘Make Way Day’
Today is the 4th annual ‘Make Way Day’ which aims to focus attention on the difficulty those with a disability have in navigating public spaces. The campaign is backed by the Disability Federation of Ireland and is supported by 29 Local Authorities around the country. Cars and wheelie bins on…
Councillor disappointed with response to call for Caredoc service from Ballymote
A South Sligo councillor says he is disappointed by a HSE reply which reveals it’s unlikely a Caredoc Out of Hours service will be provided from the new primary health centre in Ballymote. There is only one Caredoc facility in Sligo; it operates from the Barrack Street Primary Care Centre…
Works to be carried out on a junction in Ballymote
Road safety works are due to take place in Ballymote. Funding has been given for the works at the R293/R296 junction by Loftus Hall in the town with hopes the works will begin soon. There will also be road resurfacing taking place along Main Street around the same time. Local…
Sligo Councillor calls for traffic calming measures in Tubbercurry
A local councillor is calling on Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Sligo County Council to install traffic calming measures in South Sligo. At a the monthly meeting of Sligo County Council, Fine Gael councillor Dara Mulvey called upon the local authority to address the extremely busy stretch of the N17 in…
Ballymote playground remains closed due to safety concerns
A community playground in Ballymote, Co. Sligo remains closed because of safety concerns, despite expectations it would be open this month. Ballymote Community Playground has been closed for a number of months but following a recent annual safety inspection, further issues need to be dealt with. Sligo Fine Gael Councillor…