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…
Enda McGloin has ruled out the possibility of Contesting the next general election.
Drumshambo based Leitrim County Councillor and well know Fine Gael regional organiser Enda McGloin has ruled out the possibility of the Contesting the next general election. The Cathaoirleacht of Leitrim County Council, Enda McGloin has ruled out the possibility of contesting the next general election in the Sligo Leitrim South…
Selection convention unlikely to be held to replace Maguire
Fine Gael HQ have confirmed to Ocean FM news that they will engage in a process similar to the one used in the selection of Frank Feighan in selecting a new candidate to replace Sinead Maguire to contest the next general election. In a statement released earlier the party thanked…
Cllr Sinead Maguire announces she will not contest GE due to family reasons
Sinead Maguire has announced today that she will not be contesting the next general election. The Sligo councillor was selected to contest the next election by Fine Gael delegates in the Sligo/Leitrim/South Donegal and North Roscommon constituency at a party convention in 2018. Both candidates selected at that convention, Gerry…
Councils urged to examine commercial rates for childcare providers
A Sligo Fine Gael Councillor and general election candidate says county councils must examine how a new commercial rates system could lower costs for childcare providers and parents. Cllr Sinead Maguire says high commercial rates faced by creche-owners is one of the factors driving up costs. But she says there…
Proposed redevelopment of Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo moves to tender stage
The proposed redevelopment of the Hawk’s Well Theatre in Sligo has moved to the tender stage. An assigned certifier will be appointed to coordinate the design, development and construction of the renovation. The works will include a number of improvements such as a new disabled entrance. Fine Gael Councillor and…
Sligo councillor expresses concern over local access to beaches
A local councillor is expressing concern about local access to beaches for emergency services. An incident occurred on Saturday where and two elderly people suffered head injuries while at Strandhill beach. The ambulance that was dispatched could not access the area and with the rising tide, it was decided that…