New high-standard apartment building in Sligo sets the bar for builders
A brand new apartment building in Sligo town is of such a high standard that it will present a challenge to builders and developers into the future. That’s according to the chief executive of Sligo County Council, Ciaran Hayes, speaking about the new Harbour View development on the Rosses Point…
Concern over telecommunications masts in scenic areas
A north Sligo councillor is raising concerns over the location of telecommunications masts in some scenic areas. Fianna Fail Councillor Donal Gilroy was told at a meeting of Sligo County Council that masts under a certain height are exempt from planning permission. He says his raised the issue after a…
Local Authorities on heightened state of storm alert
In advance of the arrival of Storm Brendan and the expected high tides, Donegal Town Pier was closed yesterday evening and will remain closed until 8 am on Tuesday morning due to a possible risk of flooding A reminder has been issued that cars will not be permitted to…
New plan for Wine Street Car Park area in Sligo
Sligo County Council has begun preparation of a new master plan for the Wine Street Car Park area of Sligo town. The aim of the plan is to turn the area into a vibrant addition to the existing commercial core of the town. For decades now, there has been discussions…
Tributes paid to former Sligo Mayor John Harrison
The death has occurred of a former mayor of Sligo, John Harrison. A Fianna Fail councillor, he was a former member of Sligo Corporation, later Sligo Borough Council, a former secretary of Feis Shligigh and a former principal of Ballinode Community College. He was also among those accorded the town’s…
STSG spokesperson responds to ‘out of touch’ comments made by Sligo County Council
Jamie Murphy of the Sligo Traveller Support Group has responded to criticism aimed at the service today. A statement released to OceanFM News from Sligo County Council Corporate Service said that the group are ‘out of touch.’ Mr. Murphy has responded saying that the local authority have consistently failed to…
Passing of Sligo Council Budget will help provide stability according to Cathaoirleach
The passing of the Sligo Council budget for 2020 will help provide economic stability and will encourage economic growth in the County that’s according to the Cathaoirleach of Sligo Council Tom MacSharry. Councillors in Sligo voted 12 votes to 3 in favour of the proposals on Friday. Councillor MacSharry earlier…