Funding sought for coastal erosion in Strandhill
Funding is to be sought through the OPW for a survey on the impact of coastal erosion in one of the most popular seaside resort areas in the north west. It follows extensive coastal erosion along the north west coast, with sand dunes at Strandhill beach having been destroyed. Fooding…
Water safety forum required to prevent tragedy in Sligo
Calls have been made for a Water safety forum to be established for Sligo in anticipation of what could be another busy summer for the region with large numbers of people expected to engage in staycations in the North West in 2021. With international travel restrictions set to be…
Digital Divide will leave children behind in education
A Sligo Councillor has expressed concerns that there is a major digital divide establishing itself right across the North West. Councillor Sinead Magurie says there is a digital divide that is denying children equal access to education during the Covid-19 pandemic and that those living rurally are finding it…
Government urged to provide funding for social distancing at Sligo locations
Calls are being made on the government to urgently release funding to a number of tourist scenic locations in Sligo such as Strandhill, Rosses Point and Enniscrone for the provision social distancing mobility plans. The calls from Sligo Strandhill Councillor Sinead Maguire are being made after large numbers descended…
Major challenge of coastal erosion facing the island
The chief executive of Sligo County Council has described coastal erosion as one of the greatest challenges that climate change will bring to this island nation. But Ciaran Hayes has told councillors that rock armour is not the answer to saving the coastline. Strandhill was one of the…
Blaine Gaffney withdraws from Fine Gael General Election selection process
Sligo’s Blaine Gaffney has withdrawn his name this morning as a possible Fine Gael candidate in the next general election in Sligo-Leitrim. Mr Gaffney, who stood in the local elections earlier this year, forwarded his name 12 weeks ago for consideration by Fine Gael Headquarters. In a statement to Ocean…
TD John Perry Calling for Party Convention after Cllr Maguire’s Withdrawl
Former Sligo-Leitrim Fine Gael TD and Minister, John Perry, has called for a new party convention to be held, as a result of Cllr Maguire’s withdrawal from the race. Cllr Maguires decision not to contest the next general election in the Sligo/Leitrim – South Donegal – North Roscommon constituency due…