Sligo Councillor says erection of warning signs at beaches in foreign languages may save lives
A Sligo councillor has contacted the water safety officer and director of services with the local Authority in relation to the lack of warning signs on beaches after a potential tragedy was averted in Strandhill. It’s emerged that recently a local swimmer acted quickly to remove a…
Sligo councillor raises over speed in Strandhill
There’s pressure on Sligo County Council to come up with some traffic calming measures on a busy route in Strandhill. The stretch between Cummeen and St. Anne’s Church is heavily populated and home to a number of amenities but serious concern has arisen over the speed some motorists are…
Work to take place on Strandhill’s Top Road in 2023
Extended work is expected to be carried out on the Top Road in Strandhill in the early parts of 2023. That’s according to Sinn Fein councillor for Sligo Strandhill, Arthur Gibbons. Speaking to Ocean FM News, Councillor Gibbons welcomed the news regarding the top road, and expressed his delight that…
“Proposed compromise” on Strandhill enhancement plans
A new proposal is on the table as it relates to the enhancement scheme for Strandhill. It follows an assessment of a previous public consultation held earlier this year, which found that some residents would like to see improvements at Strandhill while others were opposed to any changes. …
Sligo councillor calls for upgrade works on Strandhill roads
There are calls for further road upgrade works to be carried out at a number of key areas in Strandhill in Sligo. It’s thought that there are a number of minor routes in the village that need attention. Sligo County Council is being urged to explore all funding…
Sligo Councillor calls for ‘CycleBus’ scheme to be rolled out to schools
A Sligo Councillor is encouraging schools to actively engage in providing children with the options of walking of cycling safely to school. Sligo Strandhill Councillor Sinead Maguire has made the calls after it was claimed recently that better infrastructure is needed to encourage more children to cycle or walk…
Consensus reached on proposed development in Strandhill
It’s thought that a consensus has been reached in relation to the proposed development of the sea front of Strandhill in County Sligo. Under the proposal traffic will be directed mainly to the car park in the village with reduced car parking along the seas front. It’s also…