Cannonball Ireland returns to Sligo’s streets today
Cannonball Ireland returns to Sligo today. A spectacular line-up of over 200 super cars, novelty cars and big surprises! The event is a showcase of, and endurance run, for super cars such as Ferrari and Porsche. It is not a race but more of an adventure as participants take with…
Reported sightings of Lion’s Mane jellyfish at Enniscrone Beach
Sligo County Council has received reports of sightings of the Lion’s Mane jellyfish in recent days at Enniscrone Beach. Anyone who observes one in the water or on the beach should take the necessary precautions, keep their distance and inform the lifeguards on duty, or they can also contact their…
Mayor MacSharry outlines housing and the cost of living crisis as key priorities for the year ahead
Sligo’s housing situation and the promise of vigorous campaigning for funds to provide targeted supports to those most in need were two of Cllr Tom McSharry’s priorities as Cathaoirleach of Sligo/Strandhill MD during the year ahead. The Fianna Fail councillor was unanimously selected as mayor at this morning’s meeting…
Pedestrian crossing agreed in principle for Carraroe
An agreement has been reached in principle on the provision of a pedestrian crossing in the Carraroe Centre. Cllr Thomas Walsh says the junction at Carraroe which connects the R287, R284 and the Old Dublin Road needed to be examined as a matter of urgency. The junctions redesign has been…
Agreement reached over outstanding issue in Cliffoney estate
Sligo County Council is under increasing pressure to address outstanding issues in a housing estate in Cliffoney. The residents of Ceol naMara estate are said to be waiting for over a decade for a local road upgrade, lighting and sewerage. It’s understood that an agreement has been reached between the…
New Sligo Cathaoirleach outlines priorities for year ahead
Sligo County Council’s new cathaoirleach has listed support for immigrant communities, Sligo County Council’s finances, investment in infrastructure and tourism among his priorities for the year ahead. Fine Gael Councillor Hubert Keaney says Sligo needs both the Eastern Bridge and the Western Distributor Road, the development of O’Connell Street and…
New Cathaoirleach’s expected in Sligo and Manorhamilton
The selection of cathaoirleachs, mayors and their deputies have as much to do with politics — and political dealmaking — as with democracy. And with this in mind, most eyes this afternoon will be on who will become the new mayor of Sligo. Although it’s now a largely symbolic role…