Emergency services called to road traffic collision in Skreen
Emergency services were called to the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision collision on N59 Ballina/Sligo road yesterday evening. The Collision took place close to the St. Patrick’s GAA Pitch in Skreen. Gardai have confirmed that that road has reopened to traffic. They say that there were…
Sligo councillor confirms that upgrade work on the N59 Corhawnagh to Crockacullion will be delayed
There is no immediate signs of upgrade works to take place on the N59 Corhawnagh to Crockacullion Road. Sligo Drumcliff councillor Donal Gilroy says he has received confirmation that with the estimated cost of the scheme is in excess of €20 million, it falls under the TII category of…
UPDATE: ROAD REOPENED Section of N59 remains closed this morning following road traffic collision
Road has reopened, original story below; A section of the N59 outside Ballisodare, between Corhownagh and Lugawarry, remains closed this morning following Friday’s road traffic collision. Gardaí say they aim to have the road reopened in the early afternoon. Diversions are in place however motorists are advised…
Section of N59 closed following road traffic collision
Motorists are advised a section of the N59 outside Ballisodare is closed this afternoon following a road traffic collision. The incident occurred just before 4pm today. Emergency services are currently at the scene that is expected to remain closed for some time. There have been no reports of any serious…
Efforts to resolve issues in Ballisodare of parking and pedestrian safety
Efforts are underway to try to resolve a number of issues in the County Sligo village of Ballisodare in relation to parking and pedestrian safety. Ballisodare is one of the fastest-growing villages in the county, mainly due to the number of people who are moving to live there and its…
Sligo councillor hopes major €3m road project will be completed by next spring or summer
A West Sligo councillor says he hopes that a major road surfacing job on the Ballisodare to Ballina N59 route, estimated to cost about €3m, will be done next spring or summer. Independent Councillor Joe Queenan praised the work being done at present on the road from Corballa to the…
No serious injuries following crash on the N59 this morning
A car overturned on the N59 Ballina road at Coolaney Cross this morning. The woman driving the car was not seriously injured in the collision which happened at the turn-off for Hungry Rock. The emergency services attended the scene. Gardai say the road has now been cleared.