Councillors concerned over guidelines for boundaries outside new houses
While there was much discussion at a meeting of Sligo County Council on the County Development Plan about issue of planning for rural housing, some councillors complained about moves to retain natural features such as roadside hedges and ditches outside new homes. Senior Planner Frank Moylan said they were trying…
Council wants assurance in writing from Irish Rail on Sligo-Dublin line
Sligo County Council wants a statement in writing from Irish Rail early in the New Year stating that there is no threat to the Sligo-Dublin rail line. Discussion on the rail line arose at the December monthly meeting as a result of a motion from Independent Councillor Margaret Gormley. The…
Councillor critical of minister over N17
A south Sligo Councillor has hit out at a government minister over the lack of specific plans for the upgrade of the N17 road from Collooney to the Mayo border. Independent Councillor Margaret Gormley was responding to the speech given by Minister for Jobs Mary Mitchell-O’Connor at the Sligo Chamber…
Sligo councillor wants clarification about day centre in Ballymote
A south Sligo Councillor is calling for clarification from the HSE on the future of the day centre in Ballymote. Independent Councillor Margaret Gormley shocked a meeting of the Municipal District yesterday by stating that local people are concerned the centre is due to close in the coming months. However,…