Masterplan in the works for City Campus for Sligo
A Masterplan is to be developed in the early stages of next year for Sligo’s City Campus. The City Campus will consist of a cultural and learning hub for Sligo Town, and will be located on Connaughton Road. Following the acquisition of land and the development of the Masterplan, up…
Manorhamilton based third level students still experiencing travel challenges
A Leitrim Councillor says it’s unacceptable that entering into the October Bank Holiday weekend there are still third level students in Manorhamilton struggling with securing bus seats on services to Sligo. As a knock-on-effect of the accommodation crisis in Sligo, many students attending the ATU have struggled to get…
Roadworks continuing on Pearse Road
Delays can be expected tomorrow as roadworks continue on Pearse Road. Following recent resurfacing carried out on the road, the reinstatement of road markings will be carried out throughout the day. The work will be carried out in two areas, between Cemetery Road and Marymount estate, and between Rathanna and…
Over 11,000 waiting on trolleys in the North West so far this year
Over 11,000 people have been on trolleys in the North West’s two main hospitals so far this year. In 2023, 6,681 people have been left on trolleys in Sligo University Hospital, and 4,571 in Letterkenny University Hospital, according to the INMO. Those numbers mean that Sligo University Hospital has been…
Sligo councillor claims the Government lifting eviction ban has led to fewer HAP properties
A Sligo Councillor says the low number of HAP properties available in Sligo and Leitrim should be treated as an ’emergency situation’. Cllr. Arthur Gibbons made the comments after it emerged that the number of Housing Assistance Payment properties available to rent across the country is falling. …
New report highlights the shortage of HAP properties in Sligo and Leitrim
A new report has found that the number of properties available to rent under Housing Assistance Payment is at the lowest level ever recorded by the Simon Community. The figures are particularly concerning in the counties of Sligo and Leitrim. Just 27 properties were available to rent within…
Updated: Dense Fog leads to difficult driving conditions in North West
A Status Yellow fog warning is place for the counties of Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal this morning. The warning has been issued to the majority of the country with the exception of four counties in the east. The warning will remain in place until 11 o’clock. Already…