Councillor warns that inadequate footpaths in Grange could lead to fatal accident
There are genuine fears that someone will be killed in Grange over what’s been described as inadequate footpaths on the main thoroughfare. There have been ongoing calls for added safety measures throughout Grange for some time however so far there’s been little progress on the issue. Sligo County…
Rockwood Parade closed due to burst water main
Rockwood Parade in Sligo has been closed to pedestrian traffic from the back of Mountain Warehouse to Lower Knox Street. The closure has taken place following a burst water main which requires urgent repair. It’s expected that Rockwood Parade will remain closed to pedestrian traffic until 6 p.m.…
Historic meeting of Sligo-Drumcliff MD will take place in Ballintogher
The first ever meeting of a Municipal District of the local Authority in Sligo will take place in Ballintogher later this morning. The Monthly meeting of the Sligo-Drumcliff MD is scheduled to take place in the Ballintogher Community Hub. This will also be the first Sligo Drumcliffe meeting…
Local Councillor calls greater allocation of crossing wardens for Sligo
A Sligo Councillor is calling for an end to what he has termed rural discrimination when it comes to school crossing wardens in county Sligo. Fianna Fáil councillor Donal Gilroy believes that a review is needed on the current policy, so that children living in rural areas can avail…
Military Tattoo Parade back in Sligo
Sligo town was alive this afternoon to the sound of marching and pipe bands. The Military Tattoo Parade is being organised by the 28th Infantry Battalion Association in cooperation with Sligo County Council and Sligo BID Large crowds gathered on the streets of Sligo town as Defence forces…
Bulky Waste and Paint Can recycling collection today in Ballisodare
As part of a National Anti-Dumping Initiative, Sligo County council are holding a Bulky Waste Collection and Paint Can Recycling Day on Saturday 27th August at Young’s Quarry, Ballisodare from 10am – 3pm. It will be an opportunity for people to dispose of items such as furniture, trikes/scooters, carpets,…
Sligo County Council seek proposals on Local Property Tax rate
Sligo County Council is inviting submissions from members of the public on proposals to vary the basic rate of Local Property Tax in Sligo for next year. The Finance (Local Property Tax) Act 2012 (as amended), makes specific provision that elected members of a local authority may pass a…