Bus Eireann to introduce new buses on routes in Donegal & Sligo
Bus Eireann is to introduce new buses on certain routes in Donegal and Sligo. It comes as the figures show passenger numbers are at their highest in over 10 years. Ireland’s largest public transport operator shrunk its annual deficit to some €6.3 million and reported an operating profit of €1.6…
Upgrades at a number of water treatment plants in Sligo to be completed over the coming months
The turning of the flow at a number of water treatment plants in Sligo is taking over the coming months. Upgrade works at the plants in Grange, Ballinfad, Strandhill and Tubbercurry to be completed this Summer. Grange on on the 6th of June, Ballinafad on the 26th, Strandhill on the…
Local election candidate highlights dangerous stretch of road in Co. Sligo
A local election candidate is highlighting a dangerous stretch of road in Co. Sligo. It’s the main Ballygawley to Carraroe route, the R284, that passes through Drumiskabole. Local Independent candidate in the Sligo/Drumcliffe are, Amanda Gallagher, is calling for traffic calming measures to be put in place as a priority.…
Sligo County Council say there should be no further issues with discharge in to Easkey River
Sligo County Council says there should be no further issues in the short term with discharges into the Easkey River in West Sligo. Earlier this week, a Sinn Féin local election candidate in the Ballymote/Tubbercurry area claimed raw sewage was entering the river. It was alleged the area in which…
South and West Sligo Tourism launch new ‘hidden gems’ booklet
A new brochure highlighting South and West Sligo’s ‘Hidden Gems’ has been published. An updated version is released each year with this being the 3rd years it’s in circulation. The launch took place in Keash yesterday. Councillor and Local Election Candidate and Chair of South and West Sligo Tourism, Paul…
Gardaí investigating alleged incident of shots fired in Sligo Town
Gardaí in Sligo are investigating an allegation that shots were fired at a location in the town. The alleged incident occurred at approximately 3.30pm yesterday (Friday May 10th). No injuries have been reported and Gardaí are continuing their investigations. Anyone with information are asked to contact Sligo…
Road partially closed near Keash, Co. Sligo due to road traffic collision
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a road traffic collision in Co. Sligo. The incident occurred within the last hour around the Keash area. Gardaí are currently at the scene where the road remains closed, motorists are advised to find alternative routes. There are no reports of injuries…