Donegal now has the most ‘Blue flag Beaches’ in the Country
The Blue Flags and Green Coast Awards for 2020 have been announced on social media this morning. Donegal has now secured the most Blue Flags in Ireland with 12 beaches and 2 marinas included. Following the north west county has now overtaken Kerry as the County with the…
Storm Ciara causes delays in Sligo as traffic lights are down
The traffic lights at the roadworks at the Rosses Point turn off in Sligo are currently broken. Gardai are reporting that the lights – just on the other side of Hughes Bridge -are down due to weather conditions as storm Ciara which is set to hit the north west tomorrow.…
New high-standard apartment building in Sligo sets the bar for builders
A brand new apartment building in Sligo town is of such a high standard that it will present a challenge to builders and developers into the future. That’s according to the chief executive of Sligo County Council, Ciaran Hayes, speaking about the new Harbour View development on the Rosses Point…
Calls for second columbarium to be installed in Sligo
There’s been a call for Sligo to be provided with its second columbarium for the storage of cremated remains or ashes of deceased persons. It’s another indication of the increasing number of people who are now cremated rather than buried after death. A columbarium is already in place in the…
Traffic delays following crash on the Bundoran Rd outside Sligo Town
Gardai are at the scene of a single vehicle collision on the N15 Sligo to Bundoran Rd just outside Sligo town this evening. The collision happened close to Supermacs at around 4pm. The road remains closed this evening and diversions are in place through Scotsman Walk and onto the Rosses…
Irish Water officials to meet north Sligo councillors
Councillors in the north Sligo area will be highlighting the importance of proposed new sewage treatment plants being provided as quickly as possible for the Rosses Point and Mullaghmore areas during a meeting with Irish Water officials next month. Short prohibitions of about two days on swimming and bathing in…
Bathing ban lifted at Rosses Point and Mullaghmore beaches
The bathing ban has been lifted at Rosses Point and Mullaghmore beaches. Earlier this week, a high level of bacteria was found in water samples taken at the sites. The HSE conducted a further test on the 1st of August and this test returned a result of ‘excellent water quality.’…