McManus names being Mayor of his adopted city ‘greatest honour’
A Sligo Sinn Fein councillor says that while he is retiring from elective politics, he will still remain active within his party. Former Mayor of Sligo Sean MacManus is stepping down after 45 years involvement in politics. He was among the Sinn Fein members who played a key role in…
Sligo to rely on existing resources to fund volunteering year projects
Sligo is going to be relying on existing resources and co-operation from volunteer groups as it takes on the mantle of European Capital of Volunteering for 2017. Following a presentation to Sligo County Council on what the title means for Sligo and what to expect in the year ahead Sinn…
Ongoing flooding on R287 needs a solutions says local councillor
A Sinn Fein councillor in Sligo has called on the county council to find a solution for ongoing flooding on a stretch of the R287 between Slishwood and Correagh villages. Councillor Thomas Healy told this week’s meeting of Sligo County Council that locals on the road known as ‘the long…
Council official states N4 project progressing ‘as fast as possible’
A Director of Services in Sligo says the N4 Collooney to Castlebaldwin bypass is now progressing as fast as it can. Tom Kilfeather has been speaking to Ocean FM News following a €7.5 million allocation by Transport Infrastructure Ireland towards the ongoing progress on this long-awaited 14km stretch of road.…
Long-serving Sligo Councillor surprises colleagues announcing his retirement
Long-serving Sligo Councillor Sean MacManus has announced his retirement. The Sinn Fein Councillor made the announcement to colleagues at a meeting of the County Council this morning. Councillor MacManus has been a member of Sligo’s Local Authorities for nearly 23 years. Ocean FM’s Mike Kelly reports from the Council offices…
Campaigner to go ahead with march on Dail in February
It will be at least 2021 before the new N4 to Collooney to Castlebaldwin bypass is open to motorists. And that is dependent on ongoing funding being provided to Sligo County Council. However, Director of Services for Infrastructure in Sligo Tom Kilfeather is welcoming this year’s allocation of €7.5million to…
Council calls for time limit on rural social schemes to be reversed
Sligo County Council is calling on the Minister for Social Protection to reverse the new three-year time limit for people on rural social schemes. Fianna Fail Councillor Keith Henry made the proposal at the December meeting of the council, saying the three-year limit is far too restrictive. Cllr Henry says…