“It’s hard, but it’s all worth it”- candidate’s spouses on life of a councillor
Three spouses of candidates contesting this year’s elections in Sligo joined Niall Delaney for a unique insight into the life of a candidate. Naomi and Freya Taylor (wife and daughter of Paul), Mel Casserly (husband of Marie) and Majella Healy (wife of Thomas) detail their experiences from the other…
Agri Week podcast 07/03/2024
This week, Ronan Flanagan is out of the warm studio and attends the Sligo branch IFA’s ‘Enough is Enough’ protest outside the offices of Sligo County Council. While John Lynch is in Kinlough to talk to farmers in north Leitrim as they signal their discontent at the local authority’s…
James Conway confirms he is on election footing
James Conway of Ballinacarrow in County Sligo has confirmed that he will contest the local election to Sligo County Council later this year. He stood as a general election candidate, an independent candidate, in the Sligo-Leitrim constituency in 2020. Mr Conway confirmed to Niall Delaney that he will…
127 new houses to be built on the second Sea Road in Sligo
The Local Authority in Sligo has granted planning permission for the construction of 127 houses on the outskirts of the county town. The houses will be built on the Second Sea Road. Councillors gave their blessing to a Material Contravention of the County Development Plan in accordance with…
Sligo homeowners frustrated as they can’t access Defective Block Scheme
Frustration is building among homeowners in Sligo affected by the defective block issue. Those living in Donegal, Mayo and Clare currently can access the redress scheme but people in County Sligo can’t. Progress in getting the County added to the scheme is said to be slow and those affected held…
Charging bays for electric vehicles to be installed on Connaughton Road this week
Work has begun on Connaughton Road to install two new charging bays for electric vehicles. As a result, a stop-go system will be in place until 2pm this afternoon, and between 6.30pm and 11pm this evening. The works should be completed this coming Friday between 10am and 1pm. Motorists are…
Sligo Councillor wants action in relation to extension at Sligo University Hospital
There’s pressure on the Government, the Saolta Hospital Group and the HSE to fast track the planned extension to Sligo University Hospital. The 42 medical block has been in the pipeline for many years however, it’s thought that it’s moving too slow. Sligo County Council is to write…