Hopes that Carraroe bottle bank will be ready by Christmas
A new Recycling Bring Bank is to be built in Carraroe, Sligo. A site has been assessed by Sligo County Council, a contractor hired to build the centre and bottle banks have been ordered. Sligo/Drumcliffe Councillor Thomas Walsh says it’s hoped it will be ready for use before Christmas. https://filedn.com/lglCaxamfnlV2gaMY6rU7tH/News%20Clips%202020/Walsh%20Bottle%20Banks.mp3
Calls for one way system in Collooney to be fast tracked
The increasing traffic volume that goes through Collooney on a daily basis has led to calls for the proposed one-way traffic system to the town to be sped up. Sligo Fine Gael Councillor Thomas Walsh has tabled a motion for next Monday’s Sligo Drumcliff MD of the local authority. Cllr.…
Funding allocated for Castle Dargan Golf Course
Funding has been allocated for upgrade works at Castle Dargan Golf Course. €190,000 is coming from the Rural Development Programme which will be matched by private investments bringing the total fund to €380,000. It will mainly go towards improving drainage along the fairways at the Ballygawley course using a technique…
Sligo councillor raises questions about Eir customer service and working conditions of staff
A Sligo councillor is raising questions about Eir’s customer support and the working conditions of staff. Sligo is the headquarters for customer service nationally. Sligo/Drumcliff Fine Gael Councillor Thomas Walsh says the utility is offering a premium service with, what he calls, a ‘deplorable’ level of customer service. He believes…
Funding for signage along Sligo Way
Ten thousand euro has been allocated for signage on the Sligo Way. It will cover the cost of eight new way-markers along the eight-kilometre section of the trail from Sligo Wood/Innisfree to Ballisodare. The way markers will complement existing markers carved from local limestone by Sligo-based sculptor Martha Quinn, which…
New Covid measures ‘contradictory’
There is confusion over the new Covid-19 measures announced by the government yesterday evening. Among the guidelines are the elderly being asked to limit their contacts, while indoor social visits have been reduced to six people from three households. While all sporting events are to be played behind closed doors…
Applications now being taken for Back to School allowances
A local councillor says the expansion of the Back to School Clothing and Footwear Allowance Scheme will benefit many families throughout region. There is almost €153m being made available compared to last years expenditure of nearly €54m. The allowance is means tested and eligible children aged between 4 and 11…