Flooding of Glenfarne River needs to be addressed
The flooding of Glenfarne River on the Manorhamilton side is an issue that needs to be addressed before we enter into the wintertime of the year. Calls will be made on the local authority to engage with the OPW on the issue at next Monday’s meeting of Councillors of the…
Upgrade may be on way for Easkey treatment plant
A stormwater upgrade may be on the way for the wastewater treatment plant in Easkey, in west Sligo. The news comes in reply from Irish Water to a query from Sligo Independent Councillor Marie Casserly about an alleged recent pollution incident on the Easkey River. In response, Irish Water said…
Parts of Carrick on Shannon underwater with more rain forecast
It’s feared further rainfall later this week could lead to more flooding in parts of the North West. A status yellow rainfall alert for 20 counties was lifted earlier this morning, but further downpours are expected. Some residents were evacuated from their homes as rising water from the River Shannon…
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…
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…