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…
Doorly Park Residents’ Association granted leave to apply for Judicial Review of Council decision
The High Court in Dublin has granted the Doorly Park Residents’ Association leave to apply for Judicial Review of the decision by Sligo County Council not to update the Environment Impact Study for the new bridge over the Garavogue at Doorly Park. The Residents’ Association had raised concerns last…
Enniscrone Lifeguards called into action again
Lifeguards at Enniscrone beach were called to assist 6 swimmers that got into difficulty at the popular bathing location yesterday evening. It’s understood that all of the swimmers were safely removed from the water and no injuries were reported. This is the second incident in recent days where…
Sligo Councillor expresses concern over lack of public toilets
Sligo County Council has come under fire over a lack of public toilets in the town centre. A number of Cllrs voiced their concerns on the issue at the latest sitting of Sligo County Council however the Council says there is no short term plan for the provision of…
Sligo Councillors vote in favour of housing development on Cairns Hill
Sligo County Councillors have voted in favour of approving a material contravention to the County Development Plan, clearing the way for the sites of two unopened Neolithic tombs on Cairns Hill to be used for the construction of 74 new houses. Out of the 18 Councillors, 14 voted for,…