Car parking at Rosses Point back in the spotlight
It’s been claimed that the lack of parking facilities at Rosses Point beach could deter tourists coming to the area. Planning permission had previously been lodged for a new outdoor water area at the facility. Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District Councillor Thomas Walsh believes every effort must be made to…
Further calls for immediate safety improvements on N17
There are further calls on Sligo County Council to make immediate safety improvements for motorists on the N17. With the added speed reduction on the Tubbercurry road, it’s reported that this in turn is creating a larger build-up of traffic at certain times. Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District Councillor Dara Mulvey has…
Council contacts Government over funding for east Donegal flood victims
Donegal County Council has contacted Government agencies with a view towards getting compensation for residents hit by the weekends flooding event in east Donegal. A significant amount of homes and businesses including Killygordon and Castlefin have been damaged as a result of heavy rainfall on Saturday. The Council has confirmed…
Ballymote’s Brian Colsh wins World Championship gold
Ballymote rower Brian Colsh won gold at the World Under 23 Rowing Championships in Bulgaria on Sunday morning. Colsh, who’s a member of University of Galway BC teamed up alongside Queen’s Rowing’s Konan Pazzia to sprint clear to win to the men’s double sculls. Colsh has achieved a meteoric rise…
Water restored in Bundoran following major outage
It’s expected that water supply has now been restored to most homes and businesses in Bundoran this afternoon. It follows a major outage in the area this morning. It’s understood that burst to the main was the cause and repair works have now been completed. Customers should allow 2-3 hours…
Motorists asked to avoid Kinlough to Bundoran road
Motorists are being asked to avoid the R280 between Kinlough and Bundoran following a road-traffic accident this afternoon. Emergency services are currently at the scene between Lennox’s Bridge and Kinlough village. No further information is available at this time.
Motorists advised of delays on N17
Motorists travelling on the N17 are advised to expect delays following a road traffic collision. Traffic is down to one lane on the Tubbercurry side of Ballinacarrow. Emergency services are currently at the scene. No further information is available at this time.