Hopes that work may start soon on Cashel Gates junction in South Sligo
After years of waiting, a Sligo councillor says improvement works at a dangerous junction on the N17 in the south of the county can now at last go ahead after a licence having been issued from Irish Rail. During past years, virtually all councillors in the area have raised the…
Speeding motorists in County Sligo among those who pay most in fines
Sligo comes 10th in the country in a list of counties where speeding motorists pay most in fines. From 2012 to September last year, those caught going over the limit in County Sligo paid a total of more than €213,000. But Donegal, which has a poor road safety record, does…
Businesses need to advertise along major roads, councillor says
A Sligo councillor has hit out at restrictions being imposed on businesses that want to advertise along major roads such as the N17 from Collooney to Charlestown. South Sligo Fianna Fail Councillor Jerry Lundy says some businesses have been asked to take down not only advertising signs but even flags…
Thirty new jobs in Charlestown
Thirty new jobs are coming on stream today in Charlestown with the official opening of a new service station in the town. The extensive new service area is located on the N17 just across the border between Sligo and Mayo and includes a Supermacs, Bewley’s Coffee Dock and Fuel station.…
Tree down on N17 near Kilkelly in County Mayo
Motorists on the N17 between Ireland West International Airport and Kilkelly in County Mayo are urged to drive with caution because of a fallen tree. It’s across the south-bound lane, about five kilometres south of Ireland West airport Knock north of Kilkelly. Gardai are aware of the incident and Mayo…
Councillor critical of minister over N17
A south Sligo Councillor has hit out at a government minister over the lack of specific plans for the upgrade of the N17 road from Collooney to the Mayo border. Independent Councillor Margaret Gormley was responding to the speech given by Minister for Jobs Mary Mitchell-O’Connor at the Sligo Chamber…