Planning application for Rosses Point sewerage plant
Irish Water is to submit a planning application to Sligo County Council for the construction of an upgraded sewerage scheme in Rosses Point. The project will include the upgrading of the pumping station in the village and building new underground stormwater storage tanks. The pumping station at Ballyweelin is to…
Local councillor calls for signs banning swimming at Cliffoney beach
Sligo County Council is being urged to erect signage to ban swimming at Cliffoney beach. The appeal is being made by local independent councillor Marie Casserly. The beach at Cliffoney has proved very popular with visiting holidaymakers in recent weeks. But while the beach has outstanding beauty and looks safe,…
Mullaghmore swimming ban lifted
The swimming ban at Mullaghmore Beach has been lifted. Sligo County Council imposed the bathing ban on Wednesday last after they were informed of an infrastructure malfunction that could have affected the water. A water sample was taken the following day and returned a result of good water quality. While…
Workers urged to take advantage of cycle scheme
A Sligo councillor is urging people to take advantage of an expanded scheme aimed at promoting cycling to work. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly says the €1,000 allowance to promote spending on cycling is being increased to €1,250. She says it’s been a very popular scheme, which encourages an activity that’s…
Funding allocated for Rosses Point Metal Man
Funding to carry out maintenance works on the Metal Man navigational beacon at Rosses Point has been allocated. €25,000 has been given under the Historic Structures Fund to Sligo County Council for the repair works which is to be matched by the local authority. The 12 foot tall structure has…
Medical card to be automatically extended
Those who’s medical card are due to expire during the Covid-19 pandemic will be extended for at least a year. A HSE statement says that this will be done automatically and there is no need for you to make contact with them. Once the pandemic is over, they will write…
Footpath between Collooney and Ballisodare extended
The footpath being reinstated at Carricknagat between Collooney and Ballisodare has been extended. Originally planned to be 27 metres in length, it has now been upgraded to be 200 metres. Speaking to OceanFM News, Independent Sligo Councillor Marie Casserly says the works are due to be completed by the end…