Plans for new library, digital hub in Dromahair
A new community library and digital hub is proposed for Dromahair in Co Leitrim. Councillors from Manorhamilton Municipal District will consider approving the council chief executive’s report on planning for the project at their meeting this coming Monday. Submissions under public consultation for the project closed on Wednesday of last…
Funding announced for a number of north west libraries
A number of Libraries Throughout through the North West will receive over 250,000 euro for essential upgrades and measures in response to Covid-19 This funding will be matched by local authorities. €128,900 will be Provided for A New Extension at Enniscrone Library. In Manorhamilton €25,230.42 is being…
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…
Hopes that Sligo may at last be getting a 21st Century library
Sligo hopes to know by February next year if it is any nearer to getting a long-awaited new multi-million euro library. A decision is expected in the New Year on an application for money from the Urban Regeneration Development Fund for a €9m library in The Mall area of the…
New public library for Sligo to be examined
A new joint public library between Sligo County Council and IT Sligo is to be examined. Funding is being applied for under the Urban Regeneration Development Fund for a feasability study into the project. The proposed joint venture would be located on the Mall. Director of Services Dorothy Clarke told…
Over €2m for a brand new library in Donegal Town
Donegal Town is to get a brand new library. €2.1 million has been allocated for a new library in the town as well as a community facility. It will include a Family Resource Centre and Foróige base. Tom Conaghan is the Cathaoirleach of the Donegal Municipal District:
Donegal promotes its many library services
A senior librarian in Donegal says libraries are now more than places from which to borrow books. Today, the library in the county sets out to tell the public about the huge range of services it provides. It includes providing e-books, free wifi, story and craft time for children, supporting…