Sligo councillor says latest report on water quality shows importance of progressing local water schemes
A Sligo Councillor has called on the Local Authority to progress the development of all local water schemes. The comments from Independent Councillor Marie Casserly come as calls are made for urgent action so as to improve the quality of private drinking water provided by Group Schemes and Small…
Fianna Fáil delegates select Edel Mac Sharry to contest local elections
The Sitting Fianna Fáil councillor, Dónal Gilroy has failed in his bid to be selected as a party candidate for the upcoming local elections in the Sligo-Drumcliffe MD. Edel MacSharry was selected by local party members at last night’s convention and will be put forward on the Fianna…
Fianna Fáil to select a candidate for local elections in Sligo-Drumcliff
The Fianna Fáil convention for the Sligo-Drumcliffe MD will take place later this evening. The event which will select a candidate to run on behalf of the party will get underway at the Southern Hotel at 7pm with up 60 signed up party members eligible to vote on the…
Fianna Fáil to stage Sligo Drumcliff election convention next week
The Fianna Fáil Party will select a candidate to contest the local elections in the Sligo Drumcliff Municipal District next week. The Party’s convention will take place in the Southern Hotel in Sligo on Thursday October 19th. It’s expected that three names will be in the running for…
Enhanced Bus Services for Sligo Town and County
Sligo town and county look set to benefit from additional bus services. The S3 route in Sligo looks to finally be launched. Long running concerns have been expressed for some time over the service that covers areas such as Maugheraboy, Finisklin estate, and the First Sea Road are…
New Cathaoirleach to be confirmed for Sligo Council today
A number of Cathaoirligh and Leas-Chathaoirleach are set to be elected across Sligo and Leitrim today. They will hold their respective roles for upcoming year ahead. First up this morning will be the full meeting of Sligo County Council at 10am where a Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach will be…
Local Councillor calls for urgent review of Garda numbers in Sligo
Both the Justice Minister and the Garda Commissioner are facing pressure to carry out an urgent review of Garda numbers in the Sligo/Leitrim division. Latest figures show that Sligo/Leitrim suffered a net reduction of 5.8% in Garda personnel last year which equates to the division now having fewer Gardai…