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…
Sligo Council issue orrange fire warning
Sligo County Council is warning of an increased risk of fire as a result of the current good spell of weather. The council is pointing out that a Condition Orange warning is currently in place for high fire risk until 12.00hrs this Friday. Members of the public are…
Traffic congestion expected to ease in Sligo
Traffic congestion and delays are expected to ease in Sligo town this afternoon. It follows significant delays yesterday because of diversions due to road works on the current phase of the N4/N15 Sligo Urban Improvement Scheme, which involved surfacing works at the Duck Street Junction. Among those affected…
Delays expected at Holy Well following accident
Motorists traveling on the R287 are being advised to proceed with caution following an accident at the junction at Holy Well Road. Gardai are advising that Diversions are in place and that minor delays are expected. Traffic coming from Ballintogher is being diverted at Aughamore to Jinks Cross. Traffic going…
Feasibility study suggested to identify site for Sligo Skate Park
Calls are being made on the local authority in Sligo to conduct a feasibility study to identify a suitable location for a skate park within the County. Sligo Strandhill Councillor Sinead Maguire received widespread support for the motion at this week’s meeting of Sligo County Council with various Councillors…