“It’s hard, but it’s all worth it”- candidate’s spouses on life of a councillor
Three spouses of candidates contesting this year’s elections in Sligo joined Niall Delaney for a unique insight into the life of a candidate. Naomi and Freya Taylor (wife and daughter of Paul), Mel Casserly (husband of Marie) and Majella Healy (wife of Thomas) detail their experiences from the other…
Taoiseach urged to provide update on plans for Sligo Garda Station
The Taoiseach is being urged to provide an update on plans for Sligo Garda Station. It had been anticipated that a new facility would be built on the outskirts of the town as it’s thought that the current station located on Pearse road is outdated and inadequate. It’s…
Local Link Service announces additional services for north Sligo over the summer period
Sligo’s Local Link will introduce an additional service between Cliffoney and Sligo via Maugherow and Carney due to increased passenger demand. The additional service will departing Cliffoney at 10:26am and returning from Sligo at 15:30 from Monday to Saturday. The additional service will commence from Monday 18th of July and…
HSE need to take Lyme disease ‘seriously’ says Sligo Councillor
A Sligo Councillor says the HSE and Department of Health need to take Lyme Disease ‘seriously.’ Yesterday was the beginning of a month long awareness campaign by sufferers of the disease. Many have to travel abroad to the likes of Germany for adequate treatment which can cost tens of thousands…
Sligo Councillor says vacant properties could be used to accommodate Ukrainian Refugees.
A Sligo Councillor says vacant properties in the north west could be looked at as possible accommodation for Ukrainian refugees. Minister of State at the Department of Justice, James Browne, said on Sunday the country is potentially accepting upwards of 80,000 refugees. The government are also working on…
Almost €18,000 allocated to carry out flood and coastal erosion studies
Just under €18,000 has been allocated to Sligo and Leitrim County Councils to carry out flood and coastal erosion studies by the Office of Public Works. Sligo is to receive €5,800 to carry out a Coastal Erosion and Flood Risk Management study at Strandhill and Easkey Coast Road. A further…
Debt collection of cancer patient bills needs to end
A Sligo Councillor says the practice of hiring private debt collectors to pursue cancer patients bills needs to end. Independent Councillor, Marie Casserly says patients without a medical card or private health insurance must pay €80 for each chemotherapy session to a maximum of €800 a year. Speaking to OceanFM…