Calls for disabled public toilets in Sligo town
There is an urgent need for ‘proper’ disabled public toilets in Sligo town. That’s according to Sinn Fein Cllr Thomas Healy who raised the issue at this week’s meeting of Sligo County Council. In response to the motion Director of Services Tom Kilfeather said they had identified a number of…
Cllr Healy: Decision to close St Mary’s College ultimately lies with education minister
A Sligo councillor says it’s the Minister for Education and his department who will ultimately decide the future of St Mary’s College in Ballisodare. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says that’s because departmental funding will be needed to keep the secondary school open. The trustees of the college — the…
Calls to fast track pedestrian crossing in Ballisodare
The process of identifying the most appropriate site for a new pedestrian crossing in Ballisodare Co Sligo needs to be fast tracked according to a local cllr. A pedestrian crossing had been installed in the town in the past however locals felt that the location was too dangerous as it…
Councillors call for closure of St Mary’s College to be deferred
Councillors from the Sligo Municipal District of Sligo County are calling for the proposed closure of St Mary’s College in Ballisodare to be deferred by its trustees for six years. The council also wants the Education Minister and his department to ensure funding continues to keep the school open. Councillors…
Group seeking a pedestrian bridge in Collooney to hold demonstration
A demonstration by a group seeking a pedestrian bridge in Collooney, Co Sligo is being held tomorrow. ‘Safe Crossing for Collooney’ is seeking support for the event which is taking place tomorrow afternoon at 4pm. The committee want a pedestrian bridge across the N4 dual carriageway as they fear someone…
Clarification sought on future of north Sligo health centres
Sligo County Council is to seek clarification from the HSE on future plans for investment in two health facilities in north Sligo. Sinn Fein Councillor Thomas Healy says it’s essential that both Cliffoney Health Centre and Carrigans Day Care Centre continue providing all their services. He recalled that, in the…
Telesis machine, used to mark equipment, is in Collooney today
Combating rural theft remains a priority for the Gardaí To help tackle crime, Sligo’s Telesis machine is making it’s way around the county so people can tag their equipment to prove it’s theirs in cases of theft. The machine, which Sligo is only the second county to purchase one, uses…