National Bike Week- Ours to Protect
This week’s Ours to Protect focuses on this year’s National Bike Week – Aisling Heraughty reports
Uisce Eireann urged to take charge of Sligo treatment plants
Uisce Éireann will be asked by Sligo County Council to take charge of temporary wastewater treatment plants that were initially put in place during the building boom. The plants, which were initially temporary measures, have been in place for over twenty years in some instances. It’s understood that…
Government asked to consider its options before extending drinking hours
Careful consideration must be taken on all fronts if the Government are to extend drinking hours and opening hours of pubs and nightclubs. The idea of extending opening hours of pubs and clubs has long been floated by the Government, but is yet to be officially confirmed. It’s widely thought…
Woman killed in another fatal collision on N17
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following another fatal road traffic collision on the N17 yesterday. Gardaí and emergency services were called shortly before 12 noon to a collision involving three cars on the N17 at Ballindine near Claremorris. A woman in her late 50s, sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced…
OPW may purchase site at Cairns Hill
The Tánaiste has agreed to talk to the Office of Public Works regarding the possibility of purchasing a site at Cairns Hill in Sligo. A significant Neolithic monument is located on the site and is said to be an integral part of Sligo’s heritage. It was put up for sale…
Road safety issues highlighted in Killybegs
Major safety issues have been reported on Bridge Street in Killybegs. Cllr Niamh Kennedy says a lot of motorists are parking on double yellow lines, causing an obstruction. This in turn is said to be leaving motorists very little space to navigate through the narrow street. Donegal County Council says…
Bus Eireann criticised over service from Knock Airport to Sligo and Donegal
Bus Eireann has come under fire over its service which caters to passengers flying into Ireland West Airport in Knock. People wishing to travel onto Sligo and south Donegal are finding it difficult to do so as the bus schedule is not corresponding with flight times. In a lot of…