Friday, 28th February, 2025

Outrage after oil barrels dumped at Sligo beauty spot

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Outrage after oil barrels dumped at Sligo beauty spot

Serious concern has been raised over the potential impact an incident of illegal dumping may have on a scenic area in Sligo.

 

Three barrels full of oil filters were discovered dumped in Ladies Brae over the weekend.

 

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A major clean-up operation has since been carried out by Sligo County Council and it's understood that they are following a definite line of inquiry.

 

Local Sinn Fein Cllr Thomas Healy says this isn't the first time the area has experienced illegal dumping.

 

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He has hit out at those responsible: