With schools soon reopening, call to solve transport issues
With schools reopening next month, there’s new calls on the Minister for Transport and Green Party leader Eamon Ryan to finally resolve the ongoing issue of a shortage of places on school buses in various parts of the region. Sligo Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says all pupils — those…
Councillor slams lack of investment in Ballygawley sewerage facilities
A Sligo councillor is hitting out at Irish Water over what he says is a decision not to invest in a new sewerage plant for the village of Ballygawley. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says the county council has already bought a site for a treatment plant while the village…
Councillors Walsh, Healy welcome Ballintogher footpath and road works
Two local Sligo councillors are welcoming long-awaited road and footpath works in the village of Ballintogher. The second of three phases of the works start today and is expected to last about two weeks. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says there will be diversions in place. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/healy%20ballintogher%20works%20EDITED%2023.mp3 Fine Gael Councillor…
Over 20 dead animal carcasses found along Ladies Brae in Sligo
Investigations are taking place after more than 20 farm animals, as well as bones from other animals, were found dumped in the scenic Ladies Brae area of County Sligo. The animals included seven calves, four sheep, 13 lambs and the carcasses of other lambs. Local Councillor Thomas Healy visited the…
Energy efficient light bulbs to be installed in public lighting in Sligo
Works on replacing old sodium public light by new more energy-efficient and longer-life LED lighting is expected to start in County Sligo in the third or fourth quarter of this year. But in the meantime, although a budget of €100,000 has been provided for public lighting this year, the council…
Proposal to reduce Sligo Fire Service personnel ‘doesn’t make sense’
A proposal to downgrade and reduce the total number of members of Sligo Fire Service ‘doesn’t make sense.’ That’s according to Sinn Fein Councillor, Thomas Healy, who is calling on Sligo County Council not to follow through with the idea. The proposal includes reducing the full time members of the…
Upgrade Works to Wastewater Treatment Plant in Collooney
Work is progressing on an upgraded wastewater treatment plant in Collooney, Co Sligo. Foundations for the plant’s new holding tanks are now in place. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says the upgrade is vital for a growing area like Collooney, located on the banks of the Owenmore River https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202019/healy%20collooney%2008.mp3