Sligo councillor wants monument along N4 to commemorate composers
A Sligo councillor is calling for a monument to be erected on the new N4 route between Collooney and Castlebaldwin to commemorate two once-famous but now-forgotten composers. The Connellan brothers, Thomas and Laurence, were harpists and composers who were born in Cloonamahon. Fianna Fail Councillor and history teacher Keith Henry…
Call for work at Ballymote Castle
A Sligo councillor says a tourist attraction in the south of the county is being promoted even though it is locked to the public. It’s Ballymote Castle and, according to Fianna Fail Councillor Keith Henry, people wishing to gain entry to the castle ruins must write to the Office of…
Sligo Councillor calls for more lighting in Coolaney
A Sligo councillor is calling for extra lighting in Coolaney. Fianna Fail Councillor Keith Henry brought up the motion in the last meeting of Sligo County Council and says the additional lighting is needed around Rockfield School. However, the council says there is no more funding available for public lighting…
Improvement works to start in Ballymote Town Park
More than 90,000 euro worth of work is to be done in a town park in south Sligo. The improvements will start in the coming days in Ballymote. They include resurfacing a dangerous path as well as drainage works on a new extension to the park. Local Fianna Fail Councillor…
Councillor says Irish Water’s 40% discount for businesses on ‘Boil Water’ notice is not enough
The vicechairman of Sligo County Council says the 40% discount that Irish Water is offering to businesses affected by a boil water notice is not enough. The notice, affecting up to 15,000 customers on the Lough Talt Supply Scheme, is now entering its third month. Areas affected include the towns…
Scór Sinsir Finals taking place in Sligo today
The GAA Scór Sinsir finals are taking place in the Knocknarea Arena today with thousands descending on the region. The very successful Scór Na nÓg event took place in February where nearly 20,000 people watched it live as TG4 streamed the event on Youtube, which they are doing again this…
Sligo Cllr says it’s important Countess Markievicz honoured this year
A Sligo councillor is calling for the county council to make a special effort to celebrate Countess Markievicz this year. It’s to mark the centenary of the election of Countess Markievicz to the House of Commons. It’s also 100 years since the right to vote was given to women. Later…