Road closed in Easkey due to overtopping of waves
A local road in Easkey has closed due to the weather conditions. The L2401 at Bunowna has closed due to overtopping of high waves, and will be closed until further notice. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. A wind warning is also in place until 8pm this evening, and…
Sligo Councillor calls for day care centres to be restored to full services.
Sligo Councillor is calling for two day care centres in the west of the county to be restored to full services. Prior to the Covid pandemic, Easkey and Enniscrone Day Care Centres both operated four days a week. However, due to staff vacancies both centres currently only operate…
Sligo Councillor hopeful rural areas will be included in Local Hackney scheme
A Sligo Councillor is hopeful rural areas in county Sligo will be included in the Local Hackney Pilot Scheme. The scheme is a grant-aided pilot programme that aims to assist in the provision of part-time local hackney services in designated rural areas which cannot support a full time taxi or…
Sligo Councillors predict a riot in Easkey
There’s a warning that there will be “a riot” in Easkey unless a proper traffic management plan is put in place for upcoming works. The project involves a road closure in the area, meaning heavy good vehicles may be diverted through the village. The work is scheduled to last three…
Local TD calls for assurances to be provided on day care centres
A Sligo-Leitrim TD is seeking assurances that day centres in Sligo and Leitrim will be operational in 2023. Deputy Marian Harkins says she expects that Cliffoney Day Centre will be operational in early 2023. Alternative locations in Leitrim are being sought to St.Patrick’s Community Hospital in Carrick-On-Shannon and…
Uncertain future for Enniscrone and Easkey day care centres
A West Sligo Councillor is calling for the reopening of the day care centres situated in Enniscrone and Easkey. The Centres which would cater for approximately 60 users have been closed since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Before Covid users of the facilities would be transported to their…
Sligo Gardaí seek information in relation to burglaries
Sligo Gardaí are seeking information from the public in relation to burglaries and suspicious car activity. People are asked to report any sightings of a silver/grey Ford Focus or a silver VW Golf in the Easkey, Enniscrone, Ballisodare or Coolaney areas. Any suspicious activity should be reported to Sligo Garda…