Sligo Councillor calls for continued efforts to keep coasts clean
A Sligo Councillor says the efforts to keep local coasts clean must continue throughout the year. More than 4 thousand volunteers across Ireland are set to take part in World Ocean Day today. Marine litter has become a global problem, with the main cause being attributed to human waste.…
Sligo Councillor welcomes coordinated response to deal with Ukrainian refugee crisis.
A Sligo Councillor says local Authorities across the Country will face massive challenges when it comes to dealing with the to the Ukrainian refugee crisis. Cllr Sinead Maguire says the Covid emergency response team should be reformed to deal with the crisis. She added that the provision of…
New Surf Centre will give local tourism sector a jump start, it’s claimed
The new surfing centre in Strandhill can help re-energise the local tourism sector as it looks to return to normal following the Covid 19 pandemic. That’s according to Sligo Strandhill Councillor Sinead Maguire. Ireland’s first national surfing centre which will be located in Strandhill is among seven new tourist…
Action must be taken to address anti-social behaviour at the Mall in Sligo
Monday’s meeting of Sligo County will hear calls for measures to be put in place to address incidents of anti-social behaviour at the Mall in Sligo. Sligo Strandhill Councillor Sinead Maguire has tabled a motion for the monthly meeting of the local authority calling for a forum of stakeholders…
Urgent attention required for Cullenamore beach
A Sligo Councillor is calling on the local authority to urgently address issues at Cullennamore beach. Fine Gael Councillor, Sinead Maguire says the access onto the beach needs to be replaced and repaired in parts to make it wheelchair friendly as well as installing a disabled parking space. …
Feasibility study suggested to identify site for Sligo Skate Park
Calls are being made on the local authority in Sligo to conduct a feasibility study to identify a suitable location for a skate park within the County. Sligo Strandhill Councillor Sinead Maguire received widespread support for the motion at this week’s meeting of Sligo County Council with various Councillors…
Latest funding expected to move Strandhill project o construction phase
Over 350,000 euro has been provided to the National Centre for Surfing Excellence in Strandhill assist the project to move to the construction stage. The project has been delayed due to increased costs. When completed the centre will provide facilities for local surfers as well as an upstairs…