Revision of parking bye laws around Sligo beaches
Residents in Rosses Point, Mullaghmore and Strandhill are being encouraged to submit their views on revised parking bye-laws. Sligo Councillor, Donal Gilroy says it’s an opportunity for people to voice their opinions before they become enacted. People can write to council office or email their submissions before 4pm on Wednesday…
Latest funding expected to move Strandhill project o construction phase
Over 350,000 euro has been provided to the National Centre for Surfing Excellence in Strandhill assist the project to move to the construction stage. The project has been delayed due to increased costs. When completed the centre will provide facilities for local surfers as well as an upstairs…
Funding sought for coastal erosion in Strandhill
Funding is to be sought through the OPW for a survey on the impact of coastal erosion in one of the most popular seaside resort areas in the north west. It follows extensive coastal erosion along the north west coast, with sand dunes at Strandhill beach having been destroyed. Fooding…
Water safety forum required to prevent tragedy in Sligo
Calls have been made for a Water safety forum to be established for Sligo in anticipation of what could be another busy summer for the region with large numbers of people expected to engage in staycations in the North West in 2021. With international travel restrictions set to be…
MacSharry calls for fencing to be repaired at Strandhill Dunes
A Sligo councillor is calling for fencing to be repaired along one of Sligo’s most popular beach areas to prevent children and others going near dangerous sand dunes. The dunes at Strandhill are unstable because of coastal erosion and Fianna Fail Councillor Tom MacSharry says the fencing preventing access…
Gardaí issue reminder that 5km limit is for exercise only
Gardaí have been carrying out checkpoints across Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal this weekend ensuring Covid-19 restrictions are being followed. People are being reminded that under the current restrictions, the 5km limit is only in relation to exercise and that all other journeys require a valid reason for travel. Gardaí have…
Improvements planned for Rosses Point, Strandhill beaches
Sligo County Council is to upgrade facilities at Rosses Point and and Strandhill Beaches. In a response to a motion submitted by Independent Councillor Marie Casserly on fitting shower facilities at Rosses Point, the local authority say it intends to hire an urban designer to enhance both Rosses Point and…