Safety fence near Lough Melvin ‘unfit for purpose’
It’s been claimed that the current state of a safety fence near Lough Melvin in Rossinver is unfit for purpose and may pose a danger to children. The wooden fence is located close to where annual summer swimming classes take place alongside the Rossinver to Garrison road and it’s…
Cllr Paul Taylor confirms intentions to run in next General Election
Sligo Fianna Fail Cllr Paul Taylor has confirmed his intentions to run in the next General Election. Cllr Paul Taylor announced his intentions on North West today this morning. While he hopes the Fianna Fail Party allow him the opportunity, Cllr Taylor has not ruled out running as…
Hopes for a solution to Grange footpath works
There are calls on the community of Grange, Sligo County Council and local representatives to work together to come up with a solution to footpath plans in the village. It follows confirmation from the Council that the works near the local primary school have ceased following a protest by…
Donegal Gardai issue warning over misuse of disabled parking bays
Gardai are appealing to all motorists to avoid parking in disabled parking bays unless authorised to do so. It follows a recent incident in Ballyshannon where a number of bays were blocked by a vehicle. Gardai say that disabled parking bays are limited and it is important that they…
Sligo families struggling with back to school costs – Gibbons
A significant amount of Sligo families are reportedly already struggling with back to school costs. The price of uniforms and books combined with the skyrocketing cost of living is said to be resulting in a year like no other and effectively leaving people at the pin of their collar.…
Footpath works cease in Grange
Footpath works taking place near the local primary school in Grange have stopped. It was expected that works funded under the Active Travel Scheme would have resulted in footpaths installed on the bridge. There was concern locally on the narrowing of bridge which would effectively render it a…
Investigations continuing into alleged Drumshanbo assault
Gardaí in Drumshanbo are continuing with their investigation after an alleged assault that took place in the town earlier this week. The incident is reported to have taken place on the bridge street area of town early on Thursday morning. A female, aged in her 50s and her…