he programme, titled “The Sligo Tunesmith” will be broadcast on New Year’s Eve, 31st December next at 9pm (Irish time) on the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Facebook page. Visit https://www.facebook.com/fleadhcheoil.ie to view the concert.
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News Archive 2020
The Sligo Tunesmith’ – Paying Musical Homage To A Sligo Great And Linking With The Sligo Diaspora
2021 Funding Allocations from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII)
The allocation for 2021 of €40M from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) will allow the following projects to progress
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LEO Brexit Support Line
A national Local Enterprise Office Brexit Support Line (1800 839 966) has been set up for businesses needing assistance over the Christmas period.
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January opening for Western Distributor Road Phase II
The much awaited opening of the Western Distributor Road Phase II will take place in January.
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Supporting Communities in a Challenging Year
Acting Chief executive Tom Kilfeather reflects on a difficult 2020
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Sligo Ranked Top Local Authority in Survey
Sligo County Council has come out top in the Local Authority Satisfaction Survey 2020 recently published by the National Oversight and Audit Commission (NOAC), the national independent oversight body for the local government sector in Ireland.
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Official opening Ballymote Car Park
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Dara Mulvey and Acting Chief Executive Tom Kilfeather welcomed this week’s opening of a new Public Carpark in Ballymote Town Centre.
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Sligo’s Twin Kempten launches ‘Artistic Creativity’ initiative
Sligo's German Twin Town Kempten City Councillor, Lajos Fischer sent an invitation to the people of Sligo and especially to musicians and artists to send contributions of their artistic creativity to a website he is setting up for the Covid period as "live meetings" between the Twin Towns, exchanges etc are not possible at present.
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Funding confirmed for next phase of O’Connell Street enhancement project
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Dara Mulvey has welcomed the allocation of funding to progress Phase 02 of the O’ Connell street Enhancement Project.
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Cathaoirleach pays tribute to outgoing Chief Executive
At Sligo County Council’s monthly meeting on 7th December, the Cathaoirleach, Councillors and staff paid tribute to outgoing Chief Executive Ciarán Hayes, who is retiring after seven years of service in Sligo, the most recent role in his forty two years service in the Local Authority sector.
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Take a Walk for Me
Sligo County Council, through the Sligo Healthy Ireland Fund 2019-2021 has commissioned four artists
to creatively capture Sligo walks to explore the relationship between people and their environment.
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Launch of Operation Dualgas Sligo Leitrim's Coastal Strategy
The Sligo Leitrim Division of An Garda Síochána have today launched Operation Dualgas.
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Rental income required to fund housing repairs
Sligo County Council’s Acting Chief Executive Tom Kilfeather has set out the background to the recent rent review for Sligo County Council tenants.
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Swiss Ambassador visits County Hall
The Swiss Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency Louis José Touron visited the offices of Sligo Council on Tuesday.
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N17 Knock to Collooney Public Consultation
The Public Consultation on the initial Feasible Options for a potential upgrade between Knock and Collooney is continuing, with submissions from the public welcome up to January 15th 2021.
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‘Operation Enable’ targets misuse of disabled parking bays
The misuse of disabled parking bays and disabled parking permits were the issues highlighted at the launch of ‘Operation Enable’, a multi-agency initiative involving An Garda Síochána, Sligo County Council, Irish Wheelchair Association and the Disabled Drivers’ Association.
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Reopening of Public Offices
Following the lifting of Covid Level 5 restrictions, the following arrangements are being made for the re-opening of our public offices:
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Funding for Conservation of Heritage Buildings
Sligo County Council wishes to invite applications under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2021 and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2021 as operated by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
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Council welcomes lifting of Lough Talt restrictions
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Dara Mulvey has welcomed the news that the ‘Boil Water’ notice on the Lough Talt Water Supply Scheme has been lifted.
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New Angling Stands on the Garavogue River
On Tuesday 10th November 2020 the Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Cllr. Dara Mulvey accompanied by, keen fishermen Tom Clarke and Anthony Mahon from the nearby Cranmore area, together with Frank Quinn and Jim Sheridan from the Cranmore Regeneration Team cast a few lines from two newly installed Angling Stands on the Garavogue River.
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Metal Man Sligo - Conservation Works Complete
After spending almost four weeks cleaning, conserving and painting Sligo’s Metal Man, it’s fair to say that Gavin Cogan and James Cawley of Maintenance Painting Systems (MPS) Ltd. got to know one of Sligo’s famous landmarks better than most of us ever will.
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Two Sligo groups in running for Pride of Place Awards
Celebrating communities as hundreds of unsung heroes from across the Island of Ireland to take part in the virtual 2020 IPB Insurance Pride of Place awards on Saturday, November 21.
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Collaborative Commission Opportunity - Call for Proposals
As part of Sligo's Culture and Creativity Strategy 2018 - 2022, Sligo County Council, in partnership with Creative Ireland, will curate and host an international conference on the role of culture in the regeneration of small cities in March 2021.
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N4-N15 Urban Improvement Scheme will bring major benefits
The N4-N15 Sligo Urban Improvement Scheme north of Sligo town will increase capacity and reduce congestion along this section of the National Primary Road. Earlier this week the N15 southbound diversion on approach to Sligo town was lifted, the restriction on traffic travelling from the Rosses Point Road turning right into Sligo was also removed.
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A day in the life of the Cranmore Regeneration Refurbishment Project
Sligo County Council and The Cranmore Regeneration Project team have been following three residents from Cranmore in the Sligo East City Area, as they prepare to embark on the long anticipated environmental and building upgrades to their homes. Ann Forde, Marion Byrne and Evelyn Tiernan have lived in the area for more than 46 years and were moved to temporary accommodation during the works to their homes.
Hear how they coped with being out of their homes and how they feel moving back to their newly refurbished homes, along with plans for further refurbishments across the Cranmore Estate and the development of new Enterprise and Community Centre, in the heart of the community.
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N17 Knock to Collooney - Public Consultations - postponed
Hotel Displays scheduled for the 2nd and 9th of November have now been postponed due to the current COVID-19 Level 5 restrictions.
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‘Keep Well’ campaign launched
An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D, the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly T.D, and Minister of State for the Department of Health, with responsibility for Public Health, Well Being and the National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan T.D., have today (Thursday October 29th) launched the “Keep Well” campaign which aims to support people and communities to mind their physical and mental health over the coming months.
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Sligo Collaborative Town Centre Health Check (CTCHC)
The report summarises the key findings from the 15-step Collaborative Town Centre Health Check (CTCHC) Programme methodology, developed by the Heritage Council and its partners.
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Conservation of Sligo’s Metal Man Complete
After spending almost four weeks cleaning, conserving and painting the Metal Man, it’s fair to say that Gavin Cogan and James Cawley of Maintenance Painting Systems (MPS) Ltd. have gotten to know one of Sligo’s famous landmarks better than most of us ever will.
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Council offices open with restricted access during level 5 Covid
Following the introduction of level 5 Covid restrictions by the Government from midnight Wednesday, Sligo County Council has confirmed that its offices will remain open to the public with restricted access. Local Authorities will be providing their services in a different way, and in line with current public health guidance, visits to Council offices will be by prior appointment only.
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Imelda May Headlines ‘Music’s Coming Home’
‘Music’s Coming Home’ is a weekend of free music with 2 great concerts in the Stephen Street Car Park on Friday October 1st and Saturday 2nd featuring Imelda May and a host of brilliant Sligo musicians.
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Funding announced for four historic buildings in Sligo
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Dara Mulvey welcomed the announcement by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage of the funding of projects through the ‘Historic Structures Fund 2021’.
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Taking care of the air that we breathe
It’s around this time of year that the chimney sweeps are busiest, and boilers should also have had their yearly service. The fires are being set and the heating is being turned on, after being a little less active over the summer. Fire Safety week has recently passed too, so if you missed out on the tips and advice that was being given, head over to www.Firesafetyweek.ie where you will find out all you need to know to be safe and cosy this winter.
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Weather Alert 4.00pm Thursday October 29th
There is an uncertain period of weather ahead for the coming weekend and into Monday and Tuesday.
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Cranmore and Environs Mentor Programme shortlisted in the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Awards 2020
Sligo County Council’s Sligo East City, Cranmore and Environs Mentor Programme has been shortlisted in the Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Awards 2020 in the best practice in community engagement category.
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An Opportunity for Rural Retail in South Sligo
SARURE (Saving Rural Retail) South Sligo announces the third in a series of events. All interested parties are welcome to join online on Tuesday, 3rd November at 10-11a.m. as SARURE explores the opportunities for rural retail with Susan Hayes, the Positive Economist.
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Funding announced for Sligo’s Archaeological Monuments
Three archaeological monuments in County Sligo are set to benefit from funding under the new Community Monuments Fund.
The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Mr Malcolm Noonan, TD, has announced the approval of €41,750 for Co. Sligo under the Community Monuments Fund 2020.
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Managing Waste at School in Light of COVID-19
During the transition back to school there may be some confusion and concern about managing waste correctly. To help you navigate these concerns the My Waste team has put together this short guidance note to explain and encourage the correct segregation and presentation of school waste.
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HSE COVID-19 Isolation Guide for Children
The HSE has created an Isolation quick guide applying to those aged greater than 3 months and up to 13th birthday.
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1920 Local Elections
This year marks the centenary of the local elections of 1920 (urban authorities in January and the
remainder in June) which were pivotal in the history of local government in Ireland.
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Music & Memoir Project Booklet Launch
Sligo Libraries delivered a Music and Memoir Project in Autumn 2019 with funding provided by the Department of Rural & Community Development through the Dormant Accounts Fund.
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Highlighting issues facing people with disabilities - Make Way Day
‘Make Way’ Day, Friday 25th September, is a national campaign coordinated by the Disability Federation of Ireland.
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Rare Prehistoric Rock Art Discovered in Co. Sligo
A rare find of prehistoric rock art has been found on a portal tomb in north Co. Sligo.
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Conservation of Sligo’s Metal Man Begins
Conservation works have started on Sligo’s Metal Man, a 19th century navigation beacon which is located mid channel between Rosses Point and Oyster Island in Co. Sligo.
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Historic Towns Initiative gets underway in Sligo
A number of Sligo’s iconic heritage buildings, including Wehrly Bros., Hargadon Bros., and Mullaney Bros. are to benefit from much-needed support and investment through the Historic Towns Initiative 2020 (HTI).
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Cross Party Meeting with Gardaí
A Cross party delegation of Sligo County Council Members met with Chief Administrative Officer Garda Síochána Joseph Nugent at County Hall this morning.
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New Community Education Website
A new website has been launched by the Cranmore Education Mentor Programme – an innovative community based initiative of Sligo County Council Cranmore Regeneration Project and the Institute of Technology Sligo.
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Development of 10 dwellings at Connolly Park, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo
The building contract for the construction of 10 new dwellings in Connolly Park, Tubbercurry was signed at the Council Offices, Teach Laighne on September 9th.
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New Community Monuments Fund 2020 - Call for projects
Under the Government’s July Jobs Stimulus Package, the National Monuments Service of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has announced capital funding for our archaeological heritage through a new Community Monuments Fund. Total funding available nationally for projects under the new Fund in 2020 will be €900,000.
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RSA & Gardai urge drivers to be extra cautious as more children cycle and walk to school
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána are advising drivers to take extra care when using the roads now that national and secondary schools have reopened, following prolonged closure due to Covid-19.
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Sligo scores above average in national survey
Sligo County Council has scored above average in a national survey over a range of categories: Satisfaction with the Local Authority, Openness and Transparency, Promotion of Economic Activity and, Doing a Good Job.
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Funding available for Heritage Projects in Sligo
The Heritage Council is inviting applications from across County Sligo to its Community Heritage Grant Scheme which is part of the rescue package for the heritage sector announced by the Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan.
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School Bikes Africa - Rotary Ireland
We need strong sturdy bikes that can withstand rough terrain and to suit primary and secondary level students.
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Re-opening of Motor Tax/Finance office in Teach Laighne, Tubbercurry
The Motor Taxation/Finance Office at Teach Laighne, Tubbercurry, Co Sligo will re-open to the public on Wednesday 19th August, 2020.
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North West Major Emergency Group
Our communities across Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim have been living with the COVID-19 pandemic for the past six months. We have all dealt with the very severe restrictions of the earlier “lockdown” measures that seen our lives, society and the wider economy almost brought to a standstill.
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Economic Opportunities of Future Connectivity highlighted in new discussion document
A new discussion document, “5G and Future Connectivity: An Emerging Framework for Irish Cities and Towns”, published today by Sligo County Council, Dublin City Council and CONNECT – the Science Foundation Ireland research centre - warns that the absence of a roadmap for national connectivity risks eroding Ireland’s economic competitiveness. It calls for the establishment of a National Working Group to address this.
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O’Connell Street Enhancement Project
O’Connell Street fully reopened to pedestrians and traffic on Friday 31st July.
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Book of Condolence - John Hume
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council described the late John Hume as a 'Giant of Irish politics.
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€800,000 for Sligo Greenway projects
Sligo County Council submitted a funding application under the Carbon Tax Fund 2020 for the Charlestown / Bellaghy to Collooney Greenway Project.
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Council takes extraordinary and unprecedented measures to boost local economy
Sligo County Council is responding to the challenge presented by Covid by coordinating a range of positive measures to boost commercial activity and renew the shopping experience in Sligo.
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Municipal District of Ballymote-Tobercurry July Meeting
Report on meeting 27th July.
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COVID-19 Safety Charter
The COVID-19 Safety Charter is a Government-endorsed initiative to reinforce confidence in domestic and overseas visitors in tourism businesses. The COVID-19 Safety Charter is designed to give comfort and reassurance to employers, employees and customers that your business is ready to re-open safely.
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Municipal District of Sligo-Drumcliff July Meeting
Report on meeting 20th July.
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Borough District of Sligo Meeting - 20th July
Report on meeting 20th July.
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Inaugural meeting of Housing & Corporate Strategic Policy Committee
Sligo County Council’s Housing and Corporate Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) held its augural meeting of the current Council’s term on 16th July at County Hall.
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Re-opening of Services and public counters
Sligo County Council is encouraging the public to continue to avail of its many online services while Covid restrictions are in place. The Planning counter in Sligo City Hall is open for meetings by appointment, and restricted access is available to Sligo Libraries.
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Major Historic Towns Initiative for Sligo
The historic built environment of Sligo will receive much-needed support and investment following the announcement that The Heritage Council has awarded €200,000 to a heritage-led regeneration initiative in the town this year.
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Prehistoric Pendant Discovered In Drumcliffe
In March 2020, 15-year-old Darragh McDaniel was helping his father Anthony McDaniel dig a drain in a field in Drumcliffe, Co. Sligo when he spotted an unusual stone.
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SARURE South Sligo project proceeds to next phase
With on the onset of COVID19 all events and projects were paused. Rural retail, which was already struggling has taken a heavy blow with COVID19.
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Indian Ambassador visits Sligo
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Dara Mulvey and Mayor Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady have hosted a visit from the Indian Ambassador His Excellency Sandeep Kumar
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Your Council Day 2020
The innovative work carried out by the staff of Sligo County Council during the COVID-19 crisis will be highlighted on #YourCouncilDay, which takes place today, Wednesday July 1.
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Digital Strategy 2020-2023
The leadership team in Sligo has the objective to embrace digital innovation in order to showcase what is possible in a rural city on Europe’s western seaboard. The region is characterised by having a rich cultural heritage, centred on the 25,000 urban residents in the main city, plus 90,000 in the wider region.
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Councillor Clarke elected Chair of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District
Councillor Michael Clarke has been elected Chair of Ballymote-Tubbercurry Municipal District at its AGM on Friday 19th June. Councillor Clarke was proposed by Councillor Joe Queenan, seconded by Councillor Dara Mulvey and unanimously elected. Councillor Martin Connolly was elected Leas Cathaoirleach
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Councillor Thomas Walsh elected Chair of Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District
Councillor Thomas Walsh has been elected Chair of Sligo-Drumcliff Municipal District at its AGM on Friday 19th June. Councillor Walsh was proposed by Councillor Casserly seconded by Councillor Fox, and unanimously elected. Councillor Tom Fox was elected Leas Cathaoirleach
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Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady Elected Mayor
Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady was elected Mayor of Sligo Borough District at its Annual General meeting held on Friday 19th June. Councillor O Grady was proposed by Councillor Bree, seconded by Councillor MacSharry, and unanimously elected. Councillor Arthur Gibbons was elected Deputy Mayor.
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Providing for the sustainable and orderly growth of County Sligo
At Sligo County Council’s June meeting, a report was presented outlining the main provisions of the County Development Plan adopted in August 2017. The Plan provides a framework for the physical development of the county allowing for sustainable, coordinated and orderly growth which respects the county’s natural, built and heritage resources.
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Safeguarding the public in town centre streets
A Temporary COVID-19 Mobility Plan for Sligo town centre will improve physical distancing for Pedestrians on the busier town core centre streets during the COVID-19 pandemic. The plan was prepared by Sligo County Council having consulted with Sligo BID Business Members and other various stakeholders, including consideration of representations made on behalf of vulnerable road users and cyclists. The plan is a ‘living document’ and will be subject to review over the coming weeks and months ahead, as Government and HSE advice on social distancing is updated.
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Arthur Gibbons co-opted to Sligo County Council
At its monthly meeting held on Monday in the Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo, Arthur Gibbons was unanimously elected to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of former Councillor (now MEP) Chris MacManus.
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Councillor Mulvey Elected Cathaoirleach
Councillor Dara Mulvey was elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council at its AGM held on Monday afternoon in the Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo. Councillor Dónal Gilroy was elected Leas Cathaoirleach.
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Temporary COVID-19 Mobility Plan for Sligo Town Centre
Sligo County Council in consultation with Sligo BID and other various stakeholders have prepared a Temporary COVID-19 Mobility Plan for Sligo town centre to improve physical distancing for pedestrians on the busier town core centre streets during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Yeats Day Challenge 2020
Video yourself, family and friends reading favourite lines by WB Yeats for the Yeats Day Challenge June 13th 2020.
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Irish Water issues National Water Conservation Order in a bid to safeguard supply for essential purposes
Irish Water has confirmed that a National Water Conservation Order commonly referred to as a hosepipe ban will be in place from Tuesday 9 June until Tuesday 21 July.
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Cathaoirleach Pays Tribute to Fire Service Crews
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Tom MacSharry has paid tribute to the Fire Service personnel who have been working around the clock this week treating forestry and gorse fires around the county.
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Water Conservation Order ‘increasingly likely’ as demand for water soars and drought conditions prevail
Irish Water has confirmed that it is ‘increasingly likely’ that a Water Conservation Order, more commonly known as a hosepipe ban will have to be put in place following increased demand on water and deteriorating drought conditions.
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IT Sligo deliver over 4,500 visors for Covid response teams
In response to a call from HSE, IT Sligo assembled a project team to manufacture face-visors to assist front-line staff to deal with the Covid emergency, with over 4,500 visors produced and distributed across the region to date.
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Library Service announce plans for re-opening services
Sligo Libraries are due to begin offering more services to the public from Monday 8th June as outlined in Phase 2 of the Government’s Roadmap for Reopening Society and Business.
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Sligo Student Entrepreneurs take second place in 2020 National Final
On Wednesday last, May 27th, at 3pm, for the first time since the Student Enterprise Programme began in 2003, the National Finals took place online, delivered by YouTube Live Streaming Podcast.
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Road Safety Authority and An Garda Síochána Renew Road Safety Appeal
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and An Garda Síochána have renewed their appeal for road users to take extra care when using the roads, as provisional collision figures for 2020 show that there has been a 17% increase in the number of fatal crashes and a 9% increase in road deaths compared to last year.
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Cathaoirleach commends ‘exceptional’ Armada film
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Tom MacSharry has commended the production team behind the film Armada 1588 : Shipwreck & Survival’ . The story of the Spanish Armada wrecks at Streedagh Beach has been widely praised at home and abroad since it was launched online at the weekend.
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Council meeting held in Knocknarea Arena.
Sligo County Council recorded a ‘first’ today (Monday 11th May) when it held its monthly meeting in the Knocknarea Arena in IT Sligo. While Local Authorities around the country held ‘virtual’ meetings or convened a quorum only in recent weeks, it is believed Sligo is the first Local Authority to meet in full session since the introduction of Covid emergency measures.
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Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar addresses the nation with an update on Covid-19 restrictions
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Government briefing on Coronavirus April 29th
Delivered by Elizabeth Canavan, Assistant Secretary General, Department of the Taoiseach
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Keeping the body moving when Cocooning
A new physical activity initiative, primarily aimed at older adults who are cocooning, is being launched by HSE Community Physiotherapy, in partnership with the Age Friendly Alliance, Sport’s Partnerships and Public Participation Networks across Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan and Monaghan - Community Healthcare Organisation Area 1.
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Phibro‘s generous donation to Community Response Forum
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Tom MacSharry has welcomed the very generous donation of local firm Phibro Animal Health Corporation to Sligo Community Response Forum.
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Covid-19: HPL1 Temporary Process
Social Housing applicants and applicants for the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan should note that in light of the Covid-19 emergency, a temporary alternate arrangement has been put in place that will remove the need for them to have to obtain a physically completed HPL1 form from Revenue, either in person, by post, or by Revenue’s online systems ROS/MyAccount.
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Government briefing on Coronavirus April 20th
Daily briefing on the government's response to COVID-19 - Monday 20th April, 2020. Delivered by Elizabeth Canavan, Assistant Secretary General, Department of the Taoiseach
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Mortgage Payment Break for local authority borrowers
Circular 9 2020 - Mortgage Payment Break for local authority borrowers was issued by the Department on the 10th of April 2020 to inform of arrangements to be put in place to support local authority borrowers who are experiencing financial distress arising out of COVID-19.
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Government briefing on Coronavirus April 10th
Government briefing on Coronavirus April 10th
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Local Enterprise Office Sligo Welcomes Expansion of Business Supports
Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a major expansion of supports for businesses impacted by COVID-19, including an expansion of the Trading Online Voucher Scheme and a reduction in the interest rate for Microfinance Ireland loans.
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Community Call Helpline – Freephone 1800 292 765
With the ongoing COVID-19 emergency, a Freephone service has been launched in Sligo to assist those who are isolated or need other assistance.
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Covid-19 New Public Video by Sligo County Council
A new video on the latest Cover-19 regulations, restrictions and information for the Sligo public this Easter weekend. Produced by Sligo County Council HSE Ireland and An Garda Síochána
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A message from Cathaoirleach Cllr Tom MacSharry
As we approach the Easter bank holiday weekend, Cathaoirleach Cllr. Tom MacSharry would like to share this message: Stay Home. Save Lives. Together, we can all play our part. #COVID19 #itsinourhands #Sligo #Easter
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Government briefing on the arts - April 3rd
Government briefing on the Arts amid Coronavirus crisis - Friday April 3rd
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National Spring Clean activities are suspended
National Spring Clean activities are suspended until further notice.
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Download the Community Call Booklet
As part of the Government response to the COVID-19 crisis, Sligo County Council has established a COVID-19 Community Call Forum. Your local forum works with State agencies and community and voluntary groups to provide supports or services to any vulnerable person who needs them.
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A COVID-19 message from Marie O’Byrne
A COVID-19 message from Marie O’Byrne, the Director of the Hawk's Well Sligo #StayHome #SaveLives Together, we can all play our part. #COVID19 #itsinourhands #Sligo
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A message from Tommy Higgins Chair of Sligo Rovers
A message from Tommy Higgins, Chair of Sligo Rovers to Stay Home. Save Lives. We can all play our part.#COVID19 #itsinourhands #Sligo #CommunityCall
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How to tax your vehicle online
You will need the following information in order to pay your Motor Tax for your vehicle online.
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Sligo PPN launch Interactive Map
Sligo PPN launch Interactive Map Showing Groups & Individuals In Your Local Area Offering Support
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Freephone number 1800 292 765
Sligo County Council, in conjunction with local agencies and community networks, is providing a ‘Support helpline’ to assist at-risk members of the public during the current public health emergency.
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COVID-19: Ireland launches “The Community Call” in major nationwide volunteering effort
The Community Call, a major initiative that links local and national government with the community and voluntary sectors, was announced today by Government.
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HSE guidelines for your mental health & self isolation
The HSE has put together some very important information on Minding your mental health and Restricted movements and self-isolation during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Government briefing on Coronavirus April 3rd
Government briefing on Coronavirus April 3rd
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Government briefing on Coronavirus - Wednesday April 8th
Government briefing on Coronavirus April 8th
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Government briefing on coronavirus April 2nd 2020
Streamed live on 2 April 2020 - Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Minister for Rural & Community Development Michael Ring gave an update on the latest developments on #coronavirus
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COVID-19 and Your Waste
mywaste.ie have put in place the following information for your protection and also for the protection of the staff members who will be collecting your waste.
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New road layout at the Oakfield Road in Sligo
A little bit of good news in these challenging times. The newly realigned Oakfield Road has reopened to traffic. Please take care with the new road layout.
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Advice from Age Friendly Programme on Cocooning & Symptoms
To slow the spread of coronavirus vulnerable people are being asked to cocoon.
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COVID-19 Advice for Animal Owners
Q&A regarding COVID-19 for animal owners.
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Virtual Library Story times
Irish Libraries, Publishers and Writers team up for Virtual Library Storytimes.
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COVID-19 Community Response Forum Radio Ad
Listen to our COVID-19 Community Response Forum Radio Ad
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No further Controlled Burning
Arising from current dry and sunny conditions associated with an Atlantic high pressure system a high fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist.
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Positive Advancement for the N16 Lugatober Scheme
The Contract was signed on Monday morning, 9th March 2020, between Sligo County Council and Technical Advisors, Barry Transportation, for the delivery of the next stage of the N16 Lugatober Project, which includes Detailed Design and preparation of Construction Contract Documents.
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Carbon Monoxide: ‘A Silent Killer’
In light of a number of recent carbon monoxide poisoning cases in County Sligo, Sligo Fire Service is issuing a warning on the dangers of carbon monoxide.
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St Patrick's Day Parade - Cancelled
It is with regret that the Sligo St Patrick's Day parade committee have decided to cancel this year's annual parade.
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IPI Awards 2019-2020
Sligo County Council has been awarded a ‘highly commended’ prize in the Design Category of the Irish Planning Institute awards 2019-2020 for its 2018 Public Realm Plan.
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50th Anniversary Sligo St Patrick’s Day Parade
A very special event was hosted by Mayor Gino O’Boyle at City Hall on February 10 with the Sligo St Patrick’s Day Festival Committee, celebrating its 50th year of Sligo’s parade. Members of the committee over the years were presented with a commemorative gold medallion – marking their commitment to the annual event that brings the whole community together.
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Extension to Sligo Cemetery Opened
The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Tom MacSharry officiated at the opening of the new extension to Sligo Cemetery on Wednesday.
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Sligo Rowing Club outline exciting plans at reception in County Hall
Sligo Rowing Club were honoured on Thursday evening at a reception in County Hall jointly hosted by Cathaoirleach Councillor Tom MacSharry and Mayor Councillor Gino O’Boyle.
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GAA and Local Authorities to Partner for Sustainable Communities
The GAA and the local authority sector, represented by the County and City Management Association have announced an innovative new initiative pledging to work together to lead their communities in promoting sustainability and climate action.
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Funding available for Sligo’s Heritage Buildings
On 14 November 2019, Minister Madigan announced that the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund will operate again in 2020 with total funding of up to €4.3 million.
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