Large scale roadworks beginning today around Cliffoney
The beginning of a large roadwork scheme is to begin today around Cliffoney in Co. Sligo. It’s part of the N15 Cliffoney North Scheme and will involve digging up the existing road and replacing it with a new design. Towards the end of the works, the Creevykeel junction is to…
Four new water refill stations are to be built in Co. Sligo
Four water fountains, allowing people to refill water bottles, are to be built in Co. Sligo. They will be located in Sligo Town, Rosses Point, Strandhill and Enniscrone. A motion, raised by Independent Sligo Councillor Marie Casserly, last November was passed and now the refilling stations are due to be…
Sligo Councillor calls on Coillte to erect signage around forested areas to bring awareness of Lyme Disease
A motion has been passed by Sligo County Council calling for Coillte to erect signs in forested areas bringing awareness to Lyme Disease. Independent Councillor Marie Casserly raised the motion at today’s monthly meeting of Sligo County Council that was unaminously accepted by councillors. Statistics from the HSE released to…
Bathing ban lifted at Rosses Point and Mullaghmore beaches
The bathing ban has been lifted at Rosses Point and Mullaghmore beaches. Earlier this week, a high level of bacteria was found in water samples taken at the sites. The HSE conducted a further test on the 1st of August and this test returned a result of ‘excellent water quality.’…
Meeting taking place tonight to discuss future of proposed SLNCR greenway
A meeting will take place later today (Tuesday) between members of the Sligo Leitrim Northern Counties Railway Group, The Sligo Greenway co-op and officials from transport and tourism. Recently Leitrim based SLNCR members expressed their dissatisfaction that project was not provided with funding under the most recently announced allocation. Today’s…
Funding approved for traffic calming in Grange
There is good news for the residents of Grange village in Sligo with the confirmation of funding for the provision of traffic calming. The works on the northern end of the village will include pedestrian crossing at Molaise Gaels Gaa pitch. The upgrades will also include footpath works on the…
Age Action Sligo to run free 1 to 1 computer classes for people over the age of 55
Age Action Sligo will be running free 1 to 1 computer classes for people over the age of 55. The course will take place in Sligo Central Library. The main aim of the initiative is to combat social exclusion and it will be tailor made to meet the needs of…