Leitrim councillor warns of dangers associated with diverting traffic onto regional roads
A Manorhamilton MD Councillor has called on the local authorities in Sligo and Leitrim to give serious consideration to a traffic management plan which will be redirecting traffic from the N16 onto regional roads during upgrade works that are currently ongoing. Fine Gael Councillor Frank Dolan says that when…
Sligo Council meeting hears how concern is increasing among pyrite home owners
Homeowners affected by pyrite in Sligo are said to be living in constant fear of their homes deteriorating further. Sligo County Council expect to have a report as it relates to an investigation into the defective block issue in the county finalised by April. It is envisaged that…
Concern continues to exist in Ballygawley over speeding motorists
There’s further pressure on Sligo County Council to implement safety measures in Ballygawley village. There are ongoing concerns from the community there over the speed some motorists are travelling through the village. The issue is said to have escalated over the last few years and while a pedestrian…
Lifeguards called to assist stranded swimmers in Enniscrone
A Status Yellow High Temperature warning is in place across the North West and the entire country today, with temperatures expected to hit 32 degrees in some parts. Local Authorities are on standby to react to the temperatures with warnings being issued of boiling tar leading to the possibility…
Councillors Clarke and Casserly expected to assume new roles on Sligo Council.
A new Cathaoirleach will be elected for the local Authority in Sligo today. The outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Paul Taylor will conclude his term at today’s Council AGM. It’s expected that fellow Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor Michael Clarke will take over from Councillor Taylor. The position of Leas…
Adelaide Street closed between John Street and Ted Nealon Road.
Sligo County Council have activated a full road closure of both lanes of Adelaide Street between John Street and Ted Nealon Road. The stretch of road is closed due to what has been described as ‘dangerous conditions’ Motorists in Sligo are being warned that there may be delays…
Sligo councillors pay tribute to two former colleagues
This morning’s October monthly meeting of Sligo County Council was adjourned as a mark of respect to two former councillors who died recently. They were Fianna Fail’s Paddy Conway, who was a councillor for the Enniscrone area from 1967 to 1999, and Independent Councillor William Carter from Scarden, Strandhill, who…