A number of measures needed to reduce fatalities on Irish roads
The increase in fatalities on Irish roads should act as motivation for Local Authorities to put measures in place to reduce speed limits. Sligo Drumcliff Councillor, Marie Casserly, says the recent figures are a stark warning of how dangerous many local roads currently are. All local authorities in the country…
Water mains near Strandhill to be replaced next April
There’s a positive update for the residents of the Ransboro/Kilmacowen area of Strandhill in Sligo in relation to ongoing issues being experienced with the water supply in the region. Currently there is regular interruption to supply in this area is due to failing mains infrastructure between Carraroe National School and…
Local councillor says Sligo homeowners impacted by Pyrite will be able to apply to redress fund in new year
Home owners in Sligo impacted by pyrite will be able to apply for funding from the defective blocks redress scheme from January of next year. Sligo Drumcliff Independent Councillor Marie Casserly says she has received confirmation that the Housing Agency has confirmed its investigations and consultations in relation…
Sligo rail services continue to be left behind
Tea and coffee are still not available on the Sligo to Dublin train. Catering services on the line were pulled during Covid and while they have been reintroduced on other services, passengers travelling on the Sligo line must still do without. Local Councillor, Marie Casserly feels that the Sligo service…
Calls for water pipes in Carney to be replaced
Sligo County Council have been asked to write to Irish Water regarding the replacement of pipes in Carney. There were reports of discolouration in the water in recent weeks, with the pipes in Finnid that serve the area believed to be long overdue an upgrade. Irish Water had previously stated…
New burial ground identified for Grange
A site for a new burial ground in North Sligo has finally been located. The area in question in Grange is located near the GAA pitch and it’s hoped that access to the site can be developed from there, or from behind the church in the south of the village.…
JPC meeting told that the Garda Commissioner is in favour of new Headquarters for Sligo
The construction of new Garda headquarter in Sligo seems to be a step closer today with the confirmation that the Garda Commissioner Harris has given his seal of approval to the project. Back in September it was signalled that the Justice Minister Helen McEntee and the Minister with responsibility…