Local Authorities in North West accused of falling to provide for older renters
A Spokesperson for the charity ALONE has sharply criticised the local Authorities in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal for failing to provide adequate accommodation for an ageing population that will continue to live in rented accommodation. The comments come as a quarter of older renters say they expect to…
Sligo Councillor hopes more Green Cert courses can be delivered
A Sligo Councillor has brought a motion before the council to ask the Minister for Agriculture to incentivise Teagasc and private planners to deliver more Green Cert courses. National and EU policy prioritises schemes and incentives for young farmers and among them is the Green Cert. Graduates of the 18-month…
Sligo Councillor defends “soft independents” stance
The use of the term “soft Independents” by Cllr Arthur Gibbons has caused some controversy yet again at the latest sitting of Sligo County Council. Tension arose this morning within the Council Chamber over the Councillor’s choice of language in his motions. The matter was taken to a vote with…
Areas in North Sligo hit by major water outage
North Sligo has been hit with a major water outage. Sligo County Council has advised that due to a major burst in the North Sligo area, a number of townlands in the area are affected. Doonowney, Srarvagh, Cloonelly, Silverhill, Lisadell, Doonfore, Ballinfull, Ardtrasna, Lislarry, Doonshaskin and Attiduff are the areas…
Minister Calleary to turn the sod on new AIM Centre in Sligo
The sod will officially be turned on the new home for the AIM centre in Sligo later today. The Centre will focus on developing capability in cutting-edge manufacturing technology in companies across the North-West region. The project is driven by the ATU, Sligo County Council and Leitrim County…
Councillor defends use of term “Soft Independents”
There were tense scenes at the latest meeting of Sligo County Council, after a Sinn Féin Councillor labelled Independent representatives in government as “soft” when bringing motions forward. Councillor Arthur Gibbons claimed that current Independents align themselves to certain political parties, and that such moves were made to keep Sinn…
Sligo councillor calls for the provision of a pedestrian crossing at Markievicz Line
It’s hoped that a pedestrian crossing can be installed in a problematic area of Sligo Town. Markievicz Line is home to a large population with concern crossing the road has become treacherous. Sligo County Council says they will look at funding avenues next year with a view towards…