Mica Action Group says new report gives ‘platform to work with’
A member of the Mica Action Group says the recently published ‘Construction Costs for the Defective Concrete Blocks Grant Scheme’ is to be, overall, welcomed. Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland has recommended, based on material costs this year, an average rebuild cost of between €145 to €167 per square foot…
‘No real accolade to be in the league’ of hospital overcrowding says former INMO President
A former Irish Nurses and Midwives organisation President says it’s ‘no real accolade’ for north west hospitals to be ‘third and fourth in the league’ of hospital overcrowding. Martina Harkin Kelly made the comments following the latest INMO figures showing Sligo and Letterkenny University Hospitals had the third and fourth…
Minister Ryan indicates that Rail Corridors could play a part in climate change
The Minister for the Environment, Climate Communications and Transport Eamon Ryan says the North West Rail Corridor could still have a future in Freight movement when it comes to transporting goods to and from counties such as Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal. A report published last year by economist Dr…
First Sligo connections under National Broadband Ireland
The first 2,100 premises in Co. Sligo can now order or preorder high speed broadband under the National Broadband Plan. National Broadband Ireland does not supply internet themselves, instead, they lay the required infrastructure for Internet Service Providers to deliver speeds of up to 500 megabits per second. Sligo Fianna…
Minister Humphreys to visit Sligo today
The Minister for rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys will be in Sligo today for a number of public engagements. As part of her visit the Minister will visit a number of Projects funded under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. Minister Humphreys as part of her day…
Riverstown World Day of Prayer Service cancelled due to Covid-19
The World Day of Prayer Service will not take place in Taunagh Parish Church in Riverstown, Co. Sligo. Due to a high level of Covid-19 in the community, the decision was taken in the interest of safety. The service takes place on the first Friday of March each year and…
Sligo has highest rate of vacant commercial property in Ireland
Sligo has the highest rates in the Country for vacant commercial property. The vacancy rate in Sligo currently stands at 20 % The vacancy rates are also high in Leitrim and Roscommon where they were recorded at 17.1% Ballybofey in Co. Donegal was the town with the highest commercial…