“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…
Mayor Gibbons wants meeting between planners and Strandhill business community
The Mayor of Sligo has called for no decision to be made on a public enhancement project in Strandhill until those with concerns are consulted. The issue was discussed at this morning’s meeting of councillors from the Sligo Strandhill Municipal District of Sligo County Council. Sinn Fein Councillor Arthur Gibbons…
Upgrade of watermains around Strandhill
Irish Water are upgrading the old cast iron water mains around Strandhill. Around 3km of old pipes will be removed and replaced with high density plastic pipes. The utility say this will provide a secure and safer drinking supply and reducing the chance of leaks. Weeks are due to begin…
New Surf Centre will give local tourism sector a jump start, it’s claimed
The new surfing centre in Strandhill can help re-energise the local tourism sector as it looks to return to normal following the Covid 19 pandemic. That’s according to Sligo Strandhill Councillor Sinead Maguire. Ireland’s first national surfing centre which will be located in Strandhill is among seven new tourist…