Paul Taylor set to top the poll in Ballymote-Tubbercurry
The picture is becoming clearer in Ballymote-Tubbercurry following the first count at The Sligo Park Hotel. Fianna Fáil’s Paul Taylor, who topped the poll in 2019 looks set to do the same again after recording 1,924 in the first count this time around. He is within touching distance of the…
Council commit to safety survey on section of N17
Sligo County Council has committed to carrying out a survey of a section of the N17 after serious safety concerns have been raised regarding the Castleoye and Temple House crossroads. The speed limit in the area has been reduced to 80km however it’s thought that more measures are needed…
Safety concerns raised over section of Knockbrack graveyard
Safety concerns have been raised over accessibility in a section of Knockbrack graveyard in Keash. It’s understood that the newer area of the graveyard is on a very steep incline with a concrete path which combined, has been deemed challenging for older people and those with a disability. …
Hopes new Ballymote pedestrian crossing will be built by the summer
A new pedestrian crossing is planned for Ballymote. An application for funding has now been submitted to install the safety measures on the R293. Local Councillor, Dara Mulvey says it’s something he has actively looked for on a number of occasions and says it will be beneficial to school children,…
Action plan needed to revitalise Ballymote
A Sligo councillor is calling for a new action plan to revive a town that had traditionally been a vibrant centre of business and commerce for south Sligo and its hinterland. Fine Gael Councillor Dara Mulvey said Ballymote had a great record for community projects but this appears to have…
New Coolaney to Sligo bus route proposed
A new bus route is being proposed in Co. Sligo following the National Transport Authority suggesting an increase of 25% in rural bus services. Fine Gael Councillor, Dara Mulvey, says It’s being proposed is to amalgamate NTA routes 474 and 475 to create a new bus run that will travel…
Hopes planning permission will be submitted soon for Tubbercurry Primary Care Centre
Planning permission is hoped to be submitted for the long awaited Primary Care Centre for Tubbercurry before the end of the year. Initial hopes were that it would be underway by 2020 but the Covid-19 pandemic and the cyber attack on the HSE’s computer network meant required information was not…