Sligo Councillor says Martin McGuinness leaves a significant legacy
A long-serving Sinn Fein politician in Sligo has paid tribute to Martin McGuinness saying he has left a huge legacy in relation to political life on the island of Ireland. Councillor Sean McManus is a close personal friend of the Sinn Fein Northern leader who announced his retirement from politics…
Councillors want cameras to catch illegal dumpers in south Sligo
The issue of illegal dumping appears to be getting worse across the North West. Councillors in Donegal and South Sligo raised the issue this week after reports of fly tipping and the accumulation of rubbish at recycling centres in both counties. Councillors in Ballymote/Tubbercurry want to see cameras installed but…
Opening of Quirky Glamping site delayed due to planning error
An administrative error means the Quirky Glamping village in Enniscrone will not be opening anytime soon. A mistake in the initial planning application forms has delayed the project. The application for a petrol station and forecourt which make up part of the development in the seaside town were filled out…
Fianna Fail councillor wants free EU wi-fi initiative rolled out across Sligo
A Sligo councillor is hoping to see the county take advantage of a free wi-fi initiative being launched by the European Union. Fianna Fail’s Keith Henry raised the motion at a recent meeting of Sligo County Council to apply for the WIFI4EU initative which will be made available from June…
Order of Malta search for new home raised in Sligo council
Any future growth of the Order of Malta in Sligo is under threat unless they can source a larger premises in the near future. That’s according to Andrew Mitchell an officer with the Sligo division of the first aid and ambulance service. They are currently based out of a bungalow…
Local councillor wants a better welcome for visitors on Sligo roads
A local councillor wants to see more work take place to make the roundabouts along the Collooney bypass more welcoming to motorists coming into Sligo. Sinn Fein’s Thomas Healy raised the issue at this month’s meeting of the county council. He says the roundabout at the junction of the N17…
Sligo county council issue weather alert update
Motorists in the West and North West are being warned of further cold and wintry weather conditions tonight. A status orange snow and ice weather warning remains in place for Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. Met Eireann advises that it will be cold this evening, with clear spells and scattered showers…