New Cathaoirleach to be confirmed for Sligo Council today
A number of Cathaoirligh and Leas-Chathaoirleach are set to be elected across Sligo and Leitrim today. They will hold their respective roles for upcoming year ahead. First up this morning will be the full meeting of Sligo County Council at 10am where a Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach will be…
Minister O’Brien to launch Sligo Local Economic and Community Plan
The County Sligo Local Economic and Community Plan will be launched later on this morning. The project know as Sligo 2030 – One Voice One Vision will be launched by Junior Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development Joe O Brien. Today’s…
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…