Sligo Councillor submits motion calling for solution for those using buses to avail of HSE Services
A Sligo Councillor has submitted a motion to Sligo County Council calling on the local authority to write to the Minister of Health and the Minister for Transport to change the requirements so people can avail of free travel to HSE services in the north west. In October, families received…
Shortages of engineers blocking plans for a one-way traffic system in Collooney
A shortage of engineers is hindering progress on making plans for a one-way traffic system in Collooney, a meeting of Sligo councillors has been told. At this week’s meeting of councillors from the Sligo/Drumcliffe Municipal District, Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy asked that a trial-run be done for a one-way…
Work to alleviate flooding in Sligo estate starts today
Work on a project to alleviate longtime flooding in a Sligo town housing estate is expected to be completed in about a month. It’s in The Woodlands Estate in Ballytivnan where, in the past, residents had to be taken from a nursing home because of the flooding. The work is…
Refuse service to pick up 2 weeks worth of waste after no collections in North Sligo
A local councillor is urging customers in the North of Sligo to contact their bin collection service if their bin has not been collected in recent weeks. According to Sinn Fein Cllr Thomas Healy, Greenstar refuse service has not been collecting customers’ waste bins for up to the last 2…
Efforts to resolve issues in Ballisodare of parking and pedestrian safety
Efforts are underway to try to resolve a number of issues in the County Sligo village of Ballisodare in relation to parking and pedestrian safety. Ballisodare is one of the fastest-growing villages in the county, mainly due to the number of people who are moving to live there and its…
Public consultation on proposed pedestrian crossing in Ballisodare to take place
A public consultation on the proposed pedestrian crossing in Ballisodare is due to take place next month. A session took place last night between residents and businesses in the area addressing any issues they had with the proposed design as well as possible traffic calming measures in the village. There…
Sligo County Council calling on Minister to manage overcrowding on Sligo to Dublin line
A delegation made up of Sligo Councillors have written to the Transport Minister with the hopes of meeting and discussing the ongoing issues of overcrowding on the Sligo/Dublin train line. There have been numerous reports of full carriages over the years, particularly on Fridays and Sundays, with a number of…