Sligo councillor calls for disadvantaged farmers to receive fair share of ANC funding
A Sligo councillor wants to see the appropriate funding going to farmers with disadvantaged land in the North West. Sinn Fein’s Thomas Healy raised a motion at a meeting of Sligo county council earlier this week calling on the council to support farmers in their ongoing campaign regarding the current…
Councillors told it will take 29 years to complete all road improvements in Sligo
When it comes to maintaining roads in County Sligo, a councillor says it’s ‘an absolute crisis’ with ‘nobody listening.’ Fianna Fail Councillor Seamus Kilgannon made the claim at a council meeting this week during a discussion on roads and funding. A council engineer told councillors there were 1,250 kilometres of…
Clarion road to be renamed? IT President thinks it should be
The president of IT Sligo has hinted that he would like to see a road that runs near the college be renamed to reflect the number of educational institutions located along it. It had been known as Asylum Road but was renamed Clarion Road when the hotel of the same…
Leitrim Cathaoirleach highlights importance of Paddy’s Day visit
The Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council believes the upcoming visit of councillors to America for St. Patrick’s Day is important for the future of each county. The Cathaoirligh of Donegal, Leitrim and Sligo council’s as well as other representatives will be visiting New York for Paddy’s Day celebrations. Leitrim will…
IT Sligo President outlines benefits of becoming Technological University
IT Sligo will be celebrating 50 years in existence in three years time. And by that time, it’s hoped the institute may be well on its way to becoming an technological university. In a presentation to a meeting of Sligo County Council yesterday, IT President Brendan McCormack outlined the college’s…
Mayor believes childcare discussion could bring more women into politics
The Mayor of Sligo says it’s a massive step forward that childcare is being considered by politicians in Ireland. Dublin City Council are to debate a motion this week that would lead to councillors being allowed bring their young children in to the chamber for meetings. Councillors in Sligo, Leitrim…
Disruptions expected as Irish Water announce €6.8 million investment
6.8 million euro to be invested in water infrastructure improvements for Sligo Town has been announced. The work is expected to start soon and will take in the region of 14 months to complete but Irish Water say disruptions will be kept to a minimum. The second phase of the…