Construction of new helipad at Sligo University Hospital completed
Construction of a new helipad at Sligo University Hospital has been completed. Test landings are currently being carried out by the Air Corps 112 helicopter and the Coastguard’s Rescue 118, with it hoped to be fully operational later this month. Those needing emergency care have previously been airlifted to Strandhill…
Work expected to begin this year on new Cultural plaza
Work is expected to start in the third quarter of this year on the proposed new cultural plaza in the Stephen Street Car Park in Sligo town. It’s envisaged the development will accommodate a variety of outdoor activities. It’s already being used for concerts, festivals, markets and public screenings. Funding…
People in Sligo left without a bus service
A Sligo Councillor says a large area of Sligo town that once had a regular bus service no longer has such a service. Fianna Fail Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady says people in the Maugheraboy, Ballydoogan, Tracey Avenue, Larkhill and Rosehill areas don’t have access to a regular bus service, despite a…
Group of Sligo councillors call for restoration of Sligo Borough Council
A group of cllrs from the Sligo Town Standhill area are seeking the restoration of Sligo Borough Council. Independent Cllr Declan Bree, People Before Profit Cllr Gino O Boyle, Sinn Fein Cllr Chris MacManus and Fianna Fail Cllr Rosaleen O’ Grady put forward a joint motion at the inaugural meeting…
Sligo County Council requested to reconsider rules over ‘children at play’ signage
Sligo County Council has been requested to reconsider its rules which only permit ‘children at play’ and speed reductions signs to be erected in estates that have been taken in charge. The issue was raised at yesterday’s meeting of the Sligo/Strandhill area of the council by Cllr Rosaleen O’Grady. The…
Female Councillors now hold positions of Mayor and deputy-Mayor of Sligo
Two women now hold the positions of mayor and deputy mayor of Sligo. Fianna Fail Councillor Rosaleen O Grady was unanimously selected as mayor at this afternoon’s annual general meeting of the Sligo Municipal District in Sligo Town Hall. She becomes mayor for the fourth time and succeeds Fine Gael…
The Sligo Champion’s former editor, Seamus Finn, has died
The former editor of The Sligo Champion Seamus Finn has died. Appointed to the position in 1972 Mr Finn served as editor for almost 40 years. He was an astute and respected political and current affairs commentator and during his time as editor of ‘The Champion,’ led numerous campaigns for…