Downstream areas of Owenmore River to be included in flood survey
Ballisodare and Collooney have been included in a new survey to assess flooding on the Owenmore river. The pilot survey was given the go ahead by the OPW Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran on a visit to this region in August. It’s to assess the best means to counteract flooding. However,…
Drainage of Owenmore River to be a ‘pilot project’
The dredging of the Owenmore River in south Sligo will be a pilot programme in terms of tackling flooding. Chairperson of the Committee PJ Hannon has welcomed the move which was confirmed to them at a meeting with Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran yesterday. A survey of the river is now…
Minister ‘Boxer’ Moran to meet Owenmore River campaigners
The Minister for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief will this afternoon meet campaigners for the drainage of the Owenmore River during his visit to Sligo. Minister of State Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran is in Sligo today for the launch of a new guide to the archaeological heritage of…
Opinions sought on what’s needed in Ballisodare
The community council in Ballisodare, County Sligo, is looking for the opinions of local people on what they want in their area. The council is hoping to put together an action plan for the development of Ballisodare for all ages. The deadline for the return of the survey is August…