Some Credit unions to close but EBS staying open
A number of restrictions due to Covid-19 are coming into affect Sligo’s Credit unions. Collooney and Dromahair will be closed from Friday the 20th of March for the foreseeable future. No new members can apply for membership during this time and all loans will be handled by phone or email.…
New Local Link service; Mullaghmore – Sligo Town
A local councillor has welcomed a new local link bus service for Mullaghmore. Running 3 times a day, Monday to Friday, designed for people attending work and school, the bus will leave Mullaghmore at 7:35am and returning to the town from Sligo at 5 and 6pm. The bus is will…
New high-standard apartment building in Sligo sets the bar for builders
A brand new apartment building in Sligo town is of such a high standard that it will present a challenge to builders and developers into the future. That’s according to the chief executive of Sligo County Council, Ciaran Hayes, speaking about the new Harbour View development on the Rosses Point…
Sligo Borough District calling for Business Incentive Scheme to provide grants for vacant premises
Sligo Borough District councillors are calling for a special Business Incentive Scheme to provide grants to encourage the use of vacant commercial premises in their area. Under the proposal, the grants over a three-year period would help new businesses set up in the traditional retailing, commercial and social heart of…
New car parking meters are on the way for Sligo town
New car parking meters are on the way for Sligo town. The new machines will mean people won’t even have to even return to their car – if their time has expired they can top-up online or by phone or text. The traffic wardens on duty will be updated as…
200 letters of objection lodged against Council plans for Sligo halting site
More than 200 letters were handed over to Sligo County Council yesterday afternoon with objections to proposed work on a halting site for Travellers. The plans are for the Glenview Halting Site. It is proposed to continue to house the long term residents the Ward family as well as members…
Breastcheck’s new Sligo Town location to be up and running by end of June
Breastcheck is set to return to a new location in Sligo Town at the end of June. It follows anger expressed locally that women were being asked to go to Tubbercurry for their check-ups. Breastcheck has confirmed that they are moving to a new location at the Homecare Pharmacy, on…