Second count underway in Sligo-Strandhill
The second count is underway to elect candidates onto the Sligo-Strandhill electoral area of Sligo County Council. Earlier this evening, Independent Socialist candidate Declan Bree (1,537) and Tom MacSharry of Fianna Fáil (1,374) exceeded the quota of 1,188 following the first count and were deemed elected. As a…
Sligo Councillor calls for audit of dog fouling units
A Sligo Councillor is calling for an audit of dog fouling units to be carried out with the aim of installing more. Fianna Fail Councillor, Tom MacSharry is particularly looking at installing more units around Cleveragh Park, Back Avenue and the Doorly Park areas of Sligo. He is to submit…
Outdoor exercise equipment at Cleveragh in Sligo to be replaced over time
Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, more people have been using outdoor exercise equipment, such as that provided in the Doorly Park/Cleveragh area of Sligo town. However, it’s now emerging that in some areas, there is a need for equipment to be repaired, replaced or upgraded. Sligo Fianna Fail…
Castle Street, Grattan Street bollards in Sligo town to remain in place
Bollards erected as part of Covid prevention measures in two Sligo town streets to prevent parking are unlikely to be removed in the remaining two weeks before Christmas. Fianna Fail Councillors Donal GIlroy and Tom MacSharry called on the council at its December monthly meeting this morning to take away…
Call for meeting with Transport Authority on Sligo bus services
A Sligo councillor is calling for the National Transport Authority to meet a delegation from the council to discuss the bus service in Sligo town and county. For some time, a number of councillors have been raising issues in relation to bus services in rural areas while a number of…
Calls for national approach to deal with dog thefts
A local councillor is raising concerns over dog thefts over recent months. There has been a recent spate of dogs been taken from properties and owners in recent months. There have been a number of similar reports across the country and Sligo Fianna Fail Councillor, Tom MacSharry, says he will…
Passing of Sligo Council Budget will help provide stability according to Cathaoirleach
The passing of the Sligo Council budget for 2020 will help provide economic stability and will encourage economic growth in the County that’s according to the Cathaoirleach of Sligo Council Tom MacSharry. Councillors in Sligo voted 12 votes to 3 in favour of the proposals on Friday. Councillor MacSharry earlier…