Local TD says ‘Significant progress’ made on new Garda Headquarters in Sligo
A Sligo Leitrim TD has expressed the view that we are now closer than ever to seeing new Garda Headquarters being constructed in Sligo. Sligo Leitrim Deputy Frank Feighan says that progress has been made this week on the issue. The Sligo based TD claims the Minister with responsibility for…
Structural survey to be carried out in Ballisodare’s Mill building
There is hope that the Mill Building in Ballisodare can eventually be used for housing. The building has been lying derelict for a number of years, and the CEO of Sligo County Council has said that it cannot be demolished as the developers will not get planning permission for the…
Four sets of twins start secondary school in the same year today
Four sets of twins have all started in first year in a secondary school in Sligo. Staff at Grange Post-Primary School say one set of twins can be out of the ordinary, however, four in one year group is highly unusual. The eight students, Tommy and Freddy Scanlon; Noah and…
Timber log cabins could help ease new build costs in Sligo
With the spiralling costs of new house builds, Sligo County Council has been asked to consider the acceptability of timber log cabin dwellings in rural areas of the county. Some prospective home builders have received quotations of over €450,000 or more. Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District Councillor Dara Mulvey believes there must…
Large number of commercial properties remain empty in Sligo
One in Five commercial properties continue to remain empty in Sligo. That’s according to a new Geodirectory report which shows the amount of vacant commercial properties around the country rose by 0.2 per cent to 14.1 per cent, the highest level on record since 2013. The…
Sligo councillor says extra allocation from Department of Housing will be needed
Any increases that Local Authorities will receive form the collection of property taxes will be needed to cover the mounting costs facing County Councils on an annual basis. The the view of a Sligo Ballymote Tubbercurry Councillor. There is speculation that the Local Authorities in Sligo, Leitrim and…
Minor injuries unit would ease pressure in Sligo University Hospital
This month’s meeting of Sligo County Council has heard calls for the introduction of a minor injuries unit to help ease the strain on the already-struggling health system. The facilities would be located at the primary care centres throughout the county. Only last week, Sligo University Hospital was listed as…