Sligo Councillors calls for new Regional Health Areas to be time to succeed
A local Councillor says the plan to create a number of new Regional Health Areas to address healthcare issues must be given a chance to address the issues currently impacting the health service. The moves are being made under key Sláintecare reforms. The new RHA’s will be…
Leitrim Councillor frustrated by lack of progress on Cross Border Corridor
A Leitrim Councillor is hitting out at what he describes as ‘the the lack of commitment’ from Sligo County Council and authorities in Northern Ireland when it comes to progress being made on the Cross Border Corridor. says whereas the local Authority in Leitrim are working on improving the…
Almost half a million euro for various Sligo festivals, events and organisations
Almost half a million euro has been allocated for a range of arts and culture organisations and a number of festivals and events across Co. Sligo by the local authority. €196,500 is going towards seven organisations such as €31,600 for the Blue Raincoat Theatre, €49,000 for the Hawk’s Well and…
Planning permission granted for Summerhill College extension
Sligo County Council have granted planning permission for a range of measures at Summerhill College. Development will consist of two SEN classrooms, four classrooms, a wood technology room, two science laboratories, office, lockers, storage, toilets, stairs and a lift. Construction of a part two storey, part one story extension will…
Council Crews involved in clean up operations after storm Franklin
Local Council crews are clearing up debris and damage caused by Storm Franklin last night. In Sligo there Council Crews have cleaned a number of trees and have address flooding issues at a number of locations. Emer Concannon is Director of services with Sligo County Council She’s…
UPDATE: Roads have now reopened. Number of roads in Sligo closed due to high tide
UPDATE: Roads have now reopened, original story below. Sligo County Council have closed a number of roads this morning due to high tides. The impacted routes are the Gibraltar and Mardyke roads to Rosses point and the Promenade at Strandhill. The local authority advise alternative routes if possible. …
Sligo Councillors seek increase in housing grants
Sligo councillors are calling for housing grants to be increased because of rising building costs. At this week’s monthly meeting of the council yesterday, councillors pointed out that the cost of building materials and labour had gone up by more than 60%. In a motion, Cllrs Michael Clarke,…