Maintenance levels in old Sligo Cemetery “embarrassing”
The level of upkeep at the old graveyard at Sligo cemetery has been branded ‘embarrassing’. Overgrowth and a general lack of attention to the amenity has led to urgent calls for money to be ringfenced for consistent maintenance works. Fianna Fáil Councillor Tom MacSharry believes that at minimum, a sufficient…
New footpath could pave way for completion of Sligo housing development
The installation of a footpath outside an unfinished housing development in Sligo could see it finally completed. Almost 20 houses located at Farranacandy on the Calry Road have been left idle for several years, however one Sligo Councillor believes the provision of a footpath by the local authority could see…
Suspension of Sligo Cemetery gravediggers may see private contractors resume service
Concern has been expressed over the suspension of two long-serving gravediggers in Sligo Cemetery. Both men have been suspended with full pay, and their suspensions came into effect in August. Following their suspension, graves have become overgrown and untidy, as there is no longer anyone there to maintain them. When…
Space and accommodation an issue in Sligo schools
Accommodation and space issues are said to be prevalent at two schools in Sligo. Sinn Fein’s Education Spokesperson Sorcha Clarke was in Sligo today, visiting St. Joseph’s Special School and Ballinode College of Further and Higher Education. Among the issues raised were inadequate facilities and the limited options that can…
Local authorities urged to find solution to end ongoing industrial action
Calls continue for all local representatives in Sligo, Leitrim, and Donegal to put pressure on the relevant bodies to address the retention and recruitment crisis in the local authority. The call comes as local authority continue indefinite industrial action. Employees, who are represented by the Forsa trade union, are refusing…
North West’s hospitals remain severely overcrowded
The North West’s two main hospitals are among the top five most overcrowded in the country today. According to today’s figures from the INMO, there were 36 people waiting for a bed at Sligo University Hospital. A further 31 were waiting at Letterkenny University Hospital, bringing the total in the…
Leitrim Councillor questions decision to force owners of vacant homes pay higher property Tax
With ongoing attempts continuing to be made to solve the housing crisis it now seems that those who own a second property that is vacant will be forced to pay three times the property tax rate on it. The new tax will target 60,000 properties across Ireland and it…