Sligo Pyrite homeowners need proper representation
It’s been claimed that the 200 Households in Sligo impacted by Pyrite are being left in limbo by the lack of action when it comes to any redress schemes being finalised. Next Monday’s meeting of the local Authority in Sligo will hear calls seeking it to establish a committee…
Sligo Councillors voice opposition to gold prospecting licences.
Sligo Council have joined their counterparts in Leitrim by calling on the Minister for Environment Climate and Communications and Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan not to grant a prospecting licence for gold to Flintridge Resources for close to 50 Townlands in North Leitrim. Leitrim Councillor had recently passed a…
Accommodation & Homeless Protest to take place in Sligo on Monday
A protest has been arranged to coincide with Monday’s monthly meeting of Sligo County Council. The protest is being organised by the Sligo Traveller Support Group. They are calling on those who are concerned about the accommodation and homeless crisis in Sligo to join them for the protest…
Two year wait to fill vacant social housing in Sligo
It is taking over two and half years for Sligo County Council to fill vacant social housing, the longest wait time in the country. The Department of Housing’s report on Vacant/Void Social Housing into Local Authorities found as of the 31st of December 2019, it’s taking an average…
Local Authority to consider a number of issues before CCTV cameras can be installed at Sligo Cemetery
Sligo County Council says there are a number of issues to be considered if CCTV cameras were to be installed at Sligo cemetery. Concerns include the exact purpose of the cameras, if they are necessary and the security of them. Senior Engineer Emer Concannon told a recent meeting…
People advised to check for fire risks this Fire Safety Week
People throughout the region are being asked this week to have a look around their homes, businesses and farms to check for fire risks. It’s part of an awareness campaign during to coincide with Fire Safety Week. Damien McSharry, of Sligo Fire Service, says taking simple precautions can save lives.…
Sligo County Council asked to look at upgrading L2101 to a Regional Road
The L2101 in Co. Sligo should be upgraded to a regional road to allow it to avail of proper safety markings. That’s according to Fine Gael Councillor Dara Mulvey and Independent Councillor Marie Casserly who have submitted a joint motion to the local authority seeking the the possibility of upgrading…