Sligo water safety committee meets
The inaugural meeting of the water safety committee of Sligo County Council took place over the weekend. The group was formed to address water safety issues in the county as the region gears up for a busy tourism season with large numbers expected to engage in staycations this summer. Sligo/Strandhill…
Sligo councillor and solicitor welcomes Justice Department moves on parental alienation
A Sligo councillor and solicitor is welcoming the news that the Department of Justice is including the issue of parental alienation in its action plan. Thirty local authorities around the country have passed motions asking the government to address the issue of parental alienation. The Department of Justice has now…
Councillor says new Surf Centre in Strandhill must have community space
A Sligo councillor says it’s vital that space is available for the Strandhill community within the proposed new National Surf Centre of Excellence in the seaside village. Sligo County Council has received tenders for the project and they are currently being reviewed. Fine Gael Councillor Sinead Maguire sought an update…
Plea to people NOT to swim in sea at Strandhill
There have been numerous appeals today for people NOT to swim in the sea at the waterfront at Strandhill. It’s after people were seen in the water today. A number of callers to Ocean FM Radio asked that an appeal be put out to people not to swim in the…
Parental alienation needs to be recognised by government departments
The issue of parental alienation needs to be recognised by a number of government departments according to Sligo Councillor Sinead Maguire. The Fine Gael Councillor says various government departments such as health, justice and equality, and need to recognise parental alienation which is affecting many families. The Sligo Strandhill Councillor…
Significant damage around Strandhill due to flooding
Significant damage has been caused by Storm Ciara around Strandhill. A surge in wind and rain caused flooding around the area extending far inland. The water brought with it debris and was strong enough to rip up some of the paving stones. Speaking to OceanFM, Fine Gael Sligo Councillor, Sinead…
Questions raised over Devins Drive/Cranmore Road junction
A Sligo councillor says that in all his years driving he has never come across a junction layout like that at the junction of Devins Drive and Cranmore Road in Sligo town. The new layout at the junction has led to concerns and queries from members of the public. The…