Sligo council to hold special meeting to hear from those who want to be president
Sligo County Council is to hold a special meeting to hear from those who want to be president. The support of four local authorities or 20 Oireachtas members is necessary to get a nomination to be on the ballot paper. Yesterday, a number of aspiring candidates addressed Leitrim County Council.…
National Day of Commemoration ceremony taking place in Sligo today
Sligo County Council will host a ceremony in honour of the National Day of Commemoration later today. The event takes place at City Hall at 1.30pm to remember the Irish men and women who died in past wars or on service with the United Nations. The annual event is hosted…
New Chairperson of Sligo County Council says tourism key to attracting jobs to rural areas
The new Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council says improving tourism is the only way to attract jods to rural areas. East Sligo Councillor Martin Baker took up the new role yesterday afternoon. He says he welcomes recent jobs announcements for Sligo. But he hopes more jobs can be created in…
Absence of litter warden causing “significant difficulties” according to Sligo County Council
Sligo County Council has admitted that the absence of a litter warden is causing ‘significant difficulties’ in dealing with illegal dumping in the county. The problem is particularly common in quiet rural areas. At this week’s council meeting, Fianna Fail Councillor Martin Baker asked that cameras be put in place…
Shortage of OTs causing problems for elderly seeking grants
A Sligo councillor says elderly people are now having difficulty getting grants for improvements or renovations to their homes because of a shortage of occupational therapists. When elderly people or those discharged from hospital apply for certain grants, they need an occupational therapist to come to their home to see…