Criticism of NCT operator following lengthy backlogs
The current NCT operator has provided as poor a service in Sligo and Leitrim, than anywhere else in the Country. That’s according to Leitrim Councillor Padraig Fallon. He made the comments as the operator is facing renewed pressure due to a backlog of waiting times. Claims have also been made…
Sinn Féin reaffirm support to the restoration of Western Rail Corridor
As calls continue for the restoration of the Western Rail Corridor, locally elected members of Sinn Féin have reaffirmed the party’s commitment to the reopening of the entire line. Currently, there are only plans to clear the existing rail line between Athenry and Claremorris, something that has left…
Water mains near Strandhill to be replaced next April
There’s a positive update for the residents of the Ransboro/Kilmacowen area of Strandhill in Sligo in relation to ongoing issues being experienced with the water supply in the region. Currently there is regular interruption to supply in this area is due to failing mains infrastructure between Carraroe National School and…
Questions asked of service Irish Rail provides to North West
Irish Rail has been described as currently being “in disarray”. There have been a number of incidents on the Sligo-Dublin line in the last number of weeks, with two arrests made in the last two weeks on different services. This has led to significant delays. Questions have also been asked…
Male cyclist dies in Sligo road traffic collision
A male cyclist has died following a road traffic collision in Sligo. Gardaí say that they attended at the scene of a road traffic incident involving a cyclist shortly after 11:30pm on the Pearse Road, Sligo. The cyclist, a male aged in his 50s was found in…
Garda investigation launched following road traffic collision on Pearse Road
Gardaí in Sligo are continuing investigations this morning following a serious road traffic collision on Pearse Road yesterday evening. It’s understood that a cyclist was involved in the incident. Pearse Road remains closed this morning from Cemetery road to Crozon Diversions are in place, traffic travelling…
Local councillor says Sligo homeowners impacted by Pyrite will be able to apply to redress fund in new year
Home owners in Sligo impacted by pyrite will be able to apply for funding from the defective blocks redress scheme from January of next year. Sligo Drumcliff Independent Councillor Marie Casserly says she has received confirmation that the Housing Agency has confirmed its investigations and consultations in relation…