Friday final day to submit ideas on proposed new N17 routes
People living in the south Sligo area between Knock and Collooney, and those who travel on the N17, are being reminded that this Friday is the last day for submissions on proposed new routes for the road. Former Sligo councillor Keith Henry is from the parish of Bunninadden and lives…
Call for more discussion on new proposals for N17 route
Covid-19 restrictions and their impact on people meeting and talking have resulted in a lack of awareness about options that are now being proposed for a new N17 route between Knock and Collooney. That’s according to a former Sligo councillor from the area who says he is surprised at the…
80 spoiled votes in Sligo/Leitrim not voters fault
A number of ballot papers were spoiled through no fault of the voter in the Sligo/Leitrim Constituency. It appears about 80 votes were not counted because the presiding officer did not stamp the paper. Analyst for OceanFM’s live coverage, Keith Henry, says there were a ‘considerable’ number of spoiled votes…
Former Councillor plays key role in providing seats for Ballymote public
A Sligo councillor who lost his seat on the council has played a key role in providing seats for the public in the town of Ballymote. The seats were installed this week following a motion put forward at the council last year by former Councillor Keith Henry. Since then, a…
Concerns over cuts elderly and disability grants in Sligo
There are concerns over the cuts to the allocation in funding for elderly and disability grants in Sligo. Each year the local authority receives an allocation from central government which allows for small or minor repairs to carried out on the homes of the elderly or for people with disabilities.…
Concerns over delays to diabetic services at SUH
There are concerns over delays to diabetic services to Sligo University Hospital. It’s understood there are staff shortages in the diabetic dietetic services department due to a number of leave of absences. Due to the lack of staff it’s believed certain patients who would benefit from Insulin Pump Therapy are…
A second GP has been appointed for the Ballymote area
A second GP has been appointed for the Ballymote area. The general medical services doctor will fill the post after it was left vacant due to the retirement of another doctor. GMS GP’s are those who see patients under the medical card and GP visit card scheme. The appointment was…