Compulsory Purchase Orders could be used to acquire burial grounds
The procedure for Compulsory Purchase Orders for two new burial grounds in Sligo will begin in March this year if agreements cannot be reached by then. Councillor, Donal Gilroy, says for over 20 years, the local authority have sought new grounds for Ahamlish and Rosses Point. He says no Councillor…
Sligo Gardaí renew appeal in ‘Peter Bergman’ case
Sligo Gardaí are renewing their appeal to the public for help in identifying a deceased man who was discovered on a beach in 2009. His body was found at Rosses Point 12 years ago on the 16th of June; following a post-mortem at Sligo University Hospital foul play was ruled…
Rebalance of pedestrian and vehicle access aim of new coastal plans
Readdressing the balance between pedestrians and vehicles is among the aims of new plans that are being prepared for the Sligo coastal villages of Strandhill and Rosses Point. The time limit for the public to make their opinions and ideas about the new plans has been extended to this Friday,…
Rescue operations carried out in Sligo & Donegal
The Sligo Bay Lifeboat responded to a request from the Coast Guard yesterday evening to provide assistance to a swimmer who got into difficulty at Deadmans Point, close to Rosses Point. Another swimmer that attempted to provide assistance was also taken aboard the lifeboat and bought back to the…
Explosive Ordnance Disposal team remove device from Sligo business
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal team was tasked to Co. Sligo this week to remove an explosive device. Just before 2pm on Tueday last, Gardaí were notified of a business owner in Rosses Point coming into possession of an old mortar device as part of a memorabilia collection. The bomb disposal…
Issue of derelict apartments in Rosses Point Village needs to be addressed
A Sligo Councillor is calling on the local authority to investigate what the intentions are of the owners of the derelict apartments at the entrance to Rosses Point Village. Chairperson of the Sligo Drumcliff Municipal Independent Councillor Marie Casserly made the call at the monthly meeting of the Municipal…
Strandhill and Rosses Point residents encouraged to take part in online poll
People with opinions or ideas about how public spaces and areas in two County Sligo coastal areas should be improved can now have their say. A survey on what would make Strandhill and Rosses Point better for residents, businesses and visitors is currently taking place. Fine Gael Councillor Thomas Walsh…