Updated: Motorcyclist killed in Glencar collision named
The motorcyclist killed in a road crash in Glencar has been named. Ian McMorrow was pronounced dead at the scene at around 8.30 last night when his motorbike collided with a car on the N16. His body has now been taken to Sligo University Hospital where a post mortem will…
Single Road Traffic Collision reported close to Kiltyclogher turnoff on N16
Gardai in North Leitrim are attending the scene of a single vehicle road traffic collision on the N16 between Manorhamilton and Blacklion. The incident is reported to have taken place close to the turn off for Kiltyclogher. As a result the road is down to one lane with…
Leitrim councillor warns of dangers associated with diverting traffic onto regional roads
A Manorhamilton MD Councillor has called on the local authorities in Sligo and Leitrim to give serious consideration to a traffic management plan which will be redirecting traffic from the N16 onto regional roads during upgrade works that are currently ongoing. Fine Gael Councillor Frank Dolan says that when…
N16 closed near Glenfarne because of road accident
The N16 road has been closed at Cornaman, Glenfarne, because of what is believed to be a serious road accident. Motorists are asked to avoid the area. It’s expected the road will be closed for a few hours.
Exciting archaeological discoveries in advance of N16 road works
Archaeologists working in advance of the upgrade of the N16 Sligo to Manorhamilton road at Lugatober (Lugnagall to Drumkilsellagh) have unearthed a fascinating range of prehistoric sites, as well as more recent sites of cultural heritage interest. The investigation and excavation works were conducted by Archaeological Management Solutions on behalf…
Preparatory works on N16 between Drum Road junction and Glencar
Preparatory work is now underway for another major road project in County Sligo. This time it’s for long-awaited improvements to the N16 from Sligo town, commonly known as the Manorhamilton road. The current preparatory works are taking place for two-and-a-half kilometres between the Drum Road junction and the road to…
N16 Sligo to Manor road reopened
The N16 Sligo to Manorhamilton road has been fully reopened following a traffic collision yesterday evening. Gardai say nobody was seriously injured. Gardaí and emergency services had attended the scene, which was reduced to a one way system until it was cleared.