Sligo councillor calls for something to be done about abandoned boats in Enniscrone
A Sligo councillor says boats have been abandoned for more than 10 years in one of West Sligo leading tourist resorts. Independent Michael Clarke made the comments following a motion he put forward at a meeting of councillors from the Ballymote – Tubbercurry West Sligo area, to have boats removed…
Calls for Irish Water to conduct survey of Easkey sewerage scheme
There were calls at a meeting of Sligo County Council today for Irish Water to carry out a full survey of the sewerage system in the West Sligo village of Easkey to see if it’s fit for purpose. It follows ongoing allegations of pollution of the Easkey River, which was…
Sligo councillor calls for transport service to connect Sligo to Ballina
A Sligo councillor is calling for a transport service to connect Sligo and Ballina, going through a number of small towns and villages in West Sligo. Independent Councillor Michael Clarke such a service would be a major benefit to the rural area. He has proposed that Sligo County Council request…
Repair of piers and harbours: Councillor says ‘stitch in time would have saved nine’
A West Sligo councillor is hitting out at the failure to provide funding in the past for the repair of harbours and piers in his area, saying a stitch in time could have saved nine. Independent Councillor Michael Clarke says work is now needed on the piers at Pulladiva, between…
Cllr says measures urgently needed to sustain the beef industry in the north west
Measures are urgently needed to sustain the beef industry in the north west. That’s according to Cllr Michael Clarke, who is calling on the Minister for Agriculture to provide, what he describes, as real and concrete measures to ensure the future of the beef industry. Speaking at a recent Sligo…
Call for ‘a blitz’ on pot holes before winter
A Sligo councillor says there’s a need for an extensive repair of pot holes in roads throughout the north west before the winter comes. Independent Councillor Michael Clarke called for, what he described as, ‘a blitz’ on pot holes now, so as to ensure filling material used to fill the…
Government announcements on housing grants creating ‘false impression’ says Sligo councillor
A Sligo councillor says its ‘outrageous’ that government TDs are making announcements of an increase in housing grants for older people while at the same time the council hasn’t enough money to deal with the applications it already has. Independent Michael Clarke says the reality is that the council isn’t…