Borough District of Sligo 2026 Agendas

Agenda of Meeting of the Borough District of Sligo to be held on Monday 20th July, 2026 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall


14th July 2026

TO:  THE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE BOROUGH DISTRICT OF SLIGO

A meeting of the Borough District of Sligo will be held as follows:

TIME:               10.00 a.m.

DATE:              Monday 20th July 2026

LOCATION:     Council Chamber, City Hall, Sligo

You are hereby invited to attend.

Please be reminded that this meeting will be filmed for broadcast via the Council’s website.  You should be aware that the Council is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 2014, the General Data Protection Regulations (EU) 2016/679 and the Data Protection Act 2018 and data collected during this webcast will be retained in accordance with the legislation.  Therefore, by entering the Council Chamber or by joining the remote Team Meeting, you are consenting to being filmed and to the possible use of those images and sound recordings in the Council’s webcasting activities. 

Recording by anyone in the Chamber other than by the Council’s official broadcasting system is strictly forbidden unless prior consent for same is obtained.

Nola Gibbons
Meetings Administrator

 

Agenda

  1. Confirmation of Minutes
  2. Declaration of Interests/Conflict of Interest
  3. Headed Items
  4. Notices of Motion
  5. Votes of Sympathy
  6. Votes of Congratulations
  7. Correspondence
  8. Matters Arising
  9. Any other business

AGENDA

1. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES

To confirm the Minutes of the Borough District of Sligo Ordinary meeting held on 28th May 2026.

2. DECLARATION OF INTERESTS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST

3. HEADED ITEMS

Update on the Croi Conaithe Towns Fund (Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant) and Properties on the Derelict Sites Register.

An updated report for the VPRG and the DSR to be circulated to Members at a later date.

4. NOTICES OF MOTION

4.1 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr Nealon.

"Due to it’s very poor surface and footpath infrastructure are there any plans for upgrading Newtownholmes road prior to the active travel scheme which is currently scheduled for 2028?"

4.2 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr O’Boyle

"That Sligo County Council carry out an urgent structural assessment of the wall and fencing at Glenard, to ensure there is no risk to public safety. I further call on the Council to inspect the trees in the area, identify any that are dead, diseased or dangerous, and undertake any necessary maintenance or removal works to prevent further damage or injury"

4.3 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr O’Boyle

 "That Sligo County Council examine the feasibility of installing a pedestrian crossing at the Crozon Park roundabout, in the interest of improving road safety and providing a safe crossing point for residents, particularly children, older people and those with mobility impairments"

4.4 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr O’Boyle

"That Sligo County Council engage with the National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann to review public transport provision in the Forthill and Thornhill areas, including the feasibility of restoring or improving bus services and providing direct, accessible links to the Sligo Regional Sports Centre at Cleveragh and other key community facilities."

4.5 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr Higgins

"Having regard to our rich maritime history, this motion calls on Sligo County Council to install a visitor information sign beside The Molbeck shipwreck at the Old Quay, with QR codes detailing the history and heritage of the shipwreck."

4.6 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr Higgins

"That the roads department repaint the junction at Queens Store Road, Lower Quay Street and Union Street."

4.7 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr Higgins

"That the roads department conduct a speed survey in Thornhill with the view of installing traffic calming and speeding measures."

4.8 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr Gibbons

"Calls on Bus Éireann to replace all temporary bus stop signs and timetables along the S3 route with permanent bus stop infrastructure and permanent timetable displays and also request Bus Éireann to meet with a delegation from this Borough District to discuss extending the S3 route to serve Ursuline Secondary School and other communities in the Finisklin area, ensuring improved access to education, employment, and local services."

4.9 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr Gibbons

"I'm calling on the relevant bodies to have a CTV Camera installed in the vicinity of the pedestrian access from Chapel Hill to Joe Mc Donald Drive to help stamp out illegal dumping and other forms of illegal activities."

4.10 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr Kilgannon

"To request that Sligo County Council Roads Department carry out a study at the junction on Knappagh Road and Wolfe Tone street with a view to improving traffic flow."

4.11 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr Kilgannon

"What plans, if any, do Sligo County Council have to develop a retirement village in the Sligo /Strandhill Municipal district."

4.12 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr Kilgannon

"To request Sligo County Council to provide traffic calming measures on the Holy Well road Tonaphubble within the speed limit towards Sligo town."

4.13 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr Bree

“To ask what proposals, if any, the Council has to increase trade in Sligo Port and if there are any plans to carry out dredging in the harbour.”

4.14 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr Bree

“Noting that the condition of the sea wall has deteriorated and continues to deteriorate in the period since construction commenced on the new housing development on the Gibraltar Road, this meeting requests that the wall be surveyed and the necessary restoration works be carried out to stabilise and protect it.”

4.15 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr Bree

“That the automated illuminated road sign on Cleveragh Drive, indicating drivers’ speed, be reinstalled, and a new pedestrian crossing (similar to the pedestrian crossing at the entrance of the industrial park) be provided just below the side entrance to the Racecourse, and further that the Roads Department consider constructing additional speed ramps along the residential section of Cleveragh Drive.”

4.16 To consider the following Motion as submitted by Cllr Gibbons

That this local authority provide an official estate name sign at the entrance to Dartry View, Connaughton Road, in order to clearly identify the estate, improve wayfinding for residents and visitors, and assist emergency services, delivery drivers and service providers in locating the estate quickly and safely.

5. VOTES OF SYMPATHY

6. VOTES OF CONGRATULATIONS

7. CORRESPONDENCE

Acknowledgement from Minister of State, Kevin Boxer Moran TD in relation to Sligo Abbey opening times.

8. MATTERS ARISING

9. ANY OTHER BUSINESS

10. Date and venue of next Municipal District Ordinary Meeting


Meeting Date 20/07/2026