News, Sligo County Council - Comhairle Chontae Shligigh

Disruption to Water Supply on Ballygawley Group Water Scheme (20/05/2013)

Disruption to Water Supply on the Ballygawley Group Water scheme on May 21st and 22nd 2013 between the hours of 11am and 3.30pm in order to carry out essential alterations to the pipe work.

Anti-Litter and Anti-Graffiti Awareness Grant Scheme (17/05/2013)

Sligo County Council is now accepting applications for funding of projects which qualify as Anti-Litter and/or Anti-Graffiti Awareness Initiatives.

WEEE Ireland Free Electrical Recycling Days (15/05/2013)

WEEE Ireland are organising Free Electrical Recycling Days throughout the country. The dates set for Sligo are as follows:

Disruption to Water Supply - South Sligo (14/05/2013)

Notice to Consumers served by County Roscommon’s Boyle / Ardcarne Regional Water Supply Scheme

Rathcormac Bat Walk (25/04/2013)

Local bat expert Barbara McInerney leads a free Bat Walk through the Rathcormac village area on Wednesday, 8th of May

Free Electrical Recycling Cage (08/04/2013)

The WEEE Ireland electrical recycling cages are available to any school, business or association that would like to facilitate free WEEE collections.

Wild Sligo Events – A Great Success! (05/04/2013)

If you've always wanted to find out more about what sets Sligo apart in terms of wildlife, then look no further than the Wild Sligo events programme.

Pesticides and the Environment (03/04/2013)

If you decide that the best solution to your pest problem is a chemical one, by itself or preferably combined with non-chemical treatments, be aware of the need to protect yourself and the environment.

Applications Invited for Structures at Risk Fund 2013 (02/04/2013)

The purpose of the Structures at Risk Fund is to assist with works to safeguard structures protected under the Planning and Development Acts 2000-2010

Unfinished Housing Developments (21/03/2013)

Unfinished housing developments (or part thereof) eligible for exemption from Local Property Tax

PressDisplay.com (14/02/2013)

PressDisplay.com is the most convenient, complete and cost-effective way to read all your favorite publications on one site.

Sligo County Council 2012 Review (07/02/2013)

Sligo County Council 2012 Review

Wild Sligo - Events Programme Launched (29/01/2013)

‘Come out and explore Sligo’s natural heritage - all ages and levels of experience are welcome’

Minister Presents First New Driving Licences (23/01/2013)

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar today presented two new drivers with the new credit-card sized driving licences which launched this week.

Wildlife in Tidy Towns Seminar (21/01/2013)

Making space for nature in your community will be the focus of a FREE seminar on Saturday 2nd February 2013 at the Clarion Hotel Sligo. The seminar ‘Wildlife in Tidy Towns’ is an initiative of Sligo County Council ‘s Heritage Office and will focus on promoting greater awareness and action for wildlife amongst Tidy Town groups, community groups and interested individuals.

Sligo Fleadh Submission Video (18/01/2013)

Sligo Fleadh Submission Video

Severe weather (18/01/2013)

The main message is simple - be prepared, stay safe and know where to find help should you need it.

Online Launch of makepeacepublic.org (15/01/2013)

The new Make Peace Public peacebuilding website and social media campaign launching at 20.13 hrs on Wednesday 16 January.

Sligo 400 Exhibition Tours Sligo (06/12/2012)

Sligo 400 Exhibition Tours Sligo

New Opening Arrangements for public Counter Planning Office (28/11/2012)

The opening hours of the Planning Section’s Public Counter at County Hall are being changed, with effect from 2nd January, 2013, the Planning Office will be open to the public from 10.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Walking Website Launched for Sligo (21/11/2012)

Walking Website Launched for Sligo

Library Ireland Week Events in Sligo (08/11/2012)

Sligo Libraries are pleased to announce various events to take place in branches over the week 12th to 18th November.

Christmas Tree Disposal (04/01/2013)

Christmas Tree Disposal

BOIL NOTICE UPDATE - 6th November (26/10/2012)

Sligo County Council wishes to advise lift to boil notice

Sligo Fire Service Issue Halloween Advice (23/10/2012)

Sligo Local Authorities and Sligo Fire Service have issued a joint appeal in the run up to Halloween urging members of the public not to supply any household waste material to persons who do not hold a valid waste collection permit.

Buildings at Risk Seminar - 8th November (23/10/2012)

The Heritage Office, Sligo County Council in association with Sligo Heritage Forum and in partnership with The Heritage Council present Stopping The Rot - a Seminar on Buildings at Risk on Thursday 8th November

National Recreation Week 29th October - 4th November (22/10/2012)

A number of events will be held throughout Sligo to celebrate National Recreation Week, an initiative by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

Cathaoirleach Honours Sligo U14 Camogie Team (16/10/2012)

Cathaoirleach Honours Sligo U14 Camogie Team

Traffic Management - N4 Ardloy works (15/10/2012)

Traffic Management on the N4 Ardloy works will be in place 24 hours a day 7 days a week from early next week. This should not cause any extra delays at rush hours but will cause delays at out of work hours.

Myplan.ie Public Information System (15/10/2012)

Myplan.ie, is a free and easy to use public information system about the development plan or local area plan in your local area.

Comhaltas Musicians Honoured (26/09/2012)

Young musicians honoured for outstanding achievements at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2012

Meeting to discuss ‘Gathering Ireland 2013’ (17/09/2012)

A Special Community Meeting to discuss ‘Gathering Ireland 2013’ will take place in the Sligo Park Hotel on Monday 24th September at 7.00 p.m.

‘Life and Lore’ Collection Launched (06/09/2012)

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Councillor Veronica Cawley welcomed a large attendance to County Hall during Heritage Week for the launch of the Sligo Heritage ‘Life and Lore’ Collection

Mobile Library Service Extended (06/09/2012)

Mobile Library Service extended to include Collooney and Ballisodare

Council Maintains Services at Teach Laighne (31/08/2012)

Despite financial and resourcing difficulties, Sligo County Council can confirm that it will continue to provide Motor Taxation facilities at Teach Laighne in Tubbercurry for three days a week, Wednesday to Friday.

€1.6m Re-alignment Project For N4 (24/08/2012)

Sligo County Council is pleased to announce that funding has been secured for a programme of re-alignment works on a 1.1KM section of the N4 at Ardloy Castlebaldwin

Arrangements For NEW Student Grant Applications for 2012/2013 (22/08/2012)

A new ONLINE ONLY student grant application system has being introduced for the 2012/2013 academic year.

Over €100 Million Nationally in Household Charge Payments (17/08/2012)

Sligo County Manager Hubert Kearns thanked the people in County Sligo who have paid the charge and said he was encouraged by the number of citizens who continue to pay the charge”, which will be used to maintain essential local services.

Summer Reading Challenge a Major Success (17/08/2012)

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Veronica Cawley has commended the children who participated in Sligo Central Library’s ‘Story Lab’ Reading Challenge.

Major Road Works at Grange (14/08/2012)

The surface of the N15 at Grange is in poor condition and in need of upgrading. This is a significant upgrading programme which will greatly improve road conditions and road safety in this area.

Council Finances Discussed at Special Meeting (09/08/2012)

Council Finances Discussed at Special Meeting

Road Works at Grange (23/08/2012)

Sligo County Council has received numerous complaints in recent years concerning the condition of the road surface in Grange village.

Disruption to South Sligo Water Supply (03/09/2012)

Disruption to South Sligo Water Supply

Pride of Place Awards 2012 (18/07/2012)

Judging at Skreen, Dromard and Beltra Prepare in the Pride of Place Awards 2012

Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2012 - Second Call (20/07/2012)

Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2012 - Second Call, Closing date: 4pm Friday 10th August 2012

Cathaoirleach Honours South American Comhaltas (17/07/2012)

Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Grows in South America

Experiment with Play 2012 (05/07/2012)

Children and adults were in Doorly Park on Sunday 1st July to celebrate National Play Day.

Cathaoirleach Welcomes Jack O'Connor to County Hall (04/07/2012)

Newly elected Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Councillor Veronica Cawley welcomed General President of SIPTU Jack O’Connor to County Hall on his recent visit to Sligo.

Registration of Treatment Systems Launched (27/06/2012)

Three month facility for reduced payment

Non Principal Private Residence 2012 (22/06/2012)

“Do you own a property that is not your main residence? If so, you may be liable for the €200.00 residential property charge.

€10,000 Allocated for Urgent Works to Ahamlish Church (27/06/2012)

On Friday last (22nd June 2012) Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, announced funding of €712,000 to support the conservation and protection of a range of important heritage buildings across Ireland. In Sligo, €10,000 has been allocated for the urgent stabilisation and repair of Ahamlish Church of Ireland, Grange, Co. Sligo.

Councillor Veronica Cawley Elected as Cathaoirleach (22/06/2012)

Councillor Veronica Cawley was elected as Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council at the Authority’s AGM held on 22nd June.

Current eContact (19/06/2012)

The current edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ e-newsletter is now available

New Arrangements for Housing and Finance Services (18/06/2012)

New Arrangements for Housing and Finance Services from Monday 2nd July.

Consultation on improving the lives of children and young people (18/06/2012)

Public Consultation on improving the lives of children and young people

Sligo loves : live music 2012 (15/06/2012)

This Thursday, 21st June, Sligo is part of love:live music, Ireland's celebration of International Music Day with FREE live music events all over the country.

Bike Week 2012 Events in Sligo (14/06/2012)

Bike Week 2012 Events in Sligo from June 16th - 24th

Guidance on Asbestos Waste (14/06/2012)

Asbestos is a natural mineral made up of many small fibres.

Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2012 (13/06/2012)

Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2012

Community and Voluntary Grants Scheme 2012 (13/06/2012)

Administered by Sligo County Council’s Community and Enterprise section many community groups throughout the county benefit from financial support through the Community and Voluntary Grant scheme.

N59 Contracts Signed at County Hall (12/06/2012)

Contract for N59 realignment Farranyharpy to Ballygreihan signed at County Hall

Swimming at Deadman’s Point, Rosses Point (08/06/2012)

Following two recent incidents at the weekend in Rosses Point where two strong swimmers in two separate incidents were taken from the water in rescues involving the Beach Lifeguards and Sligo Yacht Club, Sligo County Council would like to advise the public of the dangers of swimming in the area known as Deadman's Point,

Two Blue Flags and Five Green Coast Flags for Sligo (07/06/2012)

Sligo County Council is delighted to announce that five beaches in County Sligo have today received prestigious quality awards at a national ceremony in Dublin

Revised Opening Times for Sligo Motor Tax Office (31/05/2012)

Revised opening hours to the public for Sligo Motor Tax office will be introduced from Monday 11th June 2012. From that date the office will be open from 10.00am to 1.00pm and from 2.00pm to 4.00pm

Disruption To Water Supply : Update (21/05/2012)

Due to major repair work on the trunk watermain from Lough Talt to Tubbercurry, there will be a disruption to the water supply in areas of South Sligo throughout Wednesday 23rd May until late evening.

Award Winning Musicians Honoured at County Hall (28/05/2012)

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Michael Fleming has hosted a reception in County Hall to honour the members of ‘Teaspach’ and soloist Niamh Farrell for their recent outstanding achievements.

Customer Update Beirnes Bins Elphin Ltd (22/05/2012)

Further to confirmation that Beirnes Bins Elphin Ltd have gone into liquidation, Sligo County Council would like to inform the general public within Sligo that you have the option of engaging the services of any of the remaining permitted waste collectors operating in Sligo.

"Art of Sound" Exhibition (18/05/2012)

The Art of Sound exhibition showing in Ballymote Community Library, Co. Sligo, 1st – 31st May offers the opportunity to do just that.

Cathaoirleach Commends Childcare Committee (17/05/2012)

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Michael Fleming has commended the members of the County Childcare Committee for the valuable work they carry out in our community.

Round 2 PEACE III Funding advertised (17/05/2012)

Sligo Peace and Reconciliation Partnership Committee has advertised their Round 2 funding with a closing date of the 18th June 2012.

National Quality Award to Sligo Volunteer Centre (17/05/2012)

On Friday 11th May Marian Harkin, MEP presented the Volunteer Ireland Quality Award to the staff and volunteers of Sligo Volunteer Centre.

Protecting Ireland’s Beaches, Seas and Marine Life (09/05/2012)

An Taisce’s Clean Coasts Programme - Protecting Ireland’s Beaches, Seas and Marine Life

Cathaoirleach Welcomes Enterprise Initiative for Rural Areas (08/05/2012)

Cathaoirleach Welcomes Enterprise Initiative for Rural Areas

Minister Welcomes Major Efficiencies at Waterpoint (03/05/2012)

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Michael Ring joined the Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Michael Fleming and members of the Board of Enniscrone Leisure Ltd for the unveiling of new facilities at Waterpoint Enniscrone.

Bealtaine Festival Launch 2012 (04/05/2012)

The Bealtaine Festival Sligo was launched on Wednesday 2nd May at the Hawk’s Well Theatre by the Mayor, Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady

Lough Easkey Watermain Burst (06/06/2012)

Lough Easkey Watermain Burst

Referendum on the Stability Treaty (01/05/2012)

The referendum will take place on Thursday, 31st May 2012. You must be an Irish citizen, ordinarily resident in a constituency, and 18 years or over on polling day to vote in the referendum.

Heritage Council allocates €49,500 for Sligo Projects (19/04/2012)

The Heritage Council have just announced the following grant allocations for Sligo during 2012.

Sligo receive support under Heritage Council Grant Scheme (19/04/2012)

This year, Sligo Conservation Plan Programme, Wetlands for Wildlife and People, Seminar - Heritage Buildings at Risk, Conservation of works on paper from the Niland Collection, Ahamlish COI Grange - Emergency Stabilistion and Conservation Works, Roof repairs to Markree Castle, and Celebrating Sligo: Sligo Charter 400 are just some of the projects in Sligo to receive support under the Heritage Council Grant Scheme for 2012.

Cathaoirleach's tribute to late Tommy Higgins (16/04/2012)

Cathaoirleach's tribute to late Tommy Higgins

Encouraging Response To Household Charge (16/04/2012)

Sligo County Council thanked people in County Sligo who have paid the Household Charge and said they are encouraged by the numbers of citizens who have paid to date.

Register of Electors 2011/2012 (16/04/2012)

Mr Phil Hogan T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government has today (16 April 2012) taken this early opportunity to encourage people to vote in the referendum on the Stability Treaty due to be held on 31 May 2012 and to encourage those who are not registered to vote to make the necessary arrangements to do so.

Cathaoirleach Commends Phoenix Players (11/04/2012)

The Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council Councillor Michael Fleming has commended the Phoenix Players on reaching the All Ireland Drama Festival for 2012.

Disruption to Water Supply, South Sligo (13/04/2012)

Sligo County Council wishes to advise water consumers in the Bunnanadden & Killaville areas

Applications Invited for Structures at Risk Fund 2012 (28/03/2012)

Sligo County Council, on behalf of the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, is now inviting applications for the Structures at Risk Fund (SRF) 2012.

Dog Owners Reminded of Responsibilities (26/03/2012)

Sligo County Council has issued a warning to dog owners regarding their responsibilities under the ‘Control of Dogs’ Act.

Historic Sash Window Conservation Workshops (26/03/2012)

Sligo County Council in association with The Heritage Council and Heritage Sash and Joinery will host a series of FREE historic window conservation workshops on Thursday 5th April 2012 at Sligo Gaol, Sligo.

Launch of 'Creative Sligo' Initiative (23/03/2012)

Entrepreneur and Dragons Den’s Bobby Kerr launches a new talent voucher fund of €100,000 for the North West. The Creative State North West launched a major new business support programme for the North West at IT Sligo’s Enterprise and Innovation Week 2012.

Current eContact (23/03/2012)

The current edition of Sligo Local Authorities’ e-newsletter is now available

OPW Promote Community Partnership Scheme (21/03/2012)

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has launched a nationwide advertising campaign seeking expressions of interest from local heritage/community groups who may be interested in becoming a partner with the OPW. The closing date for expressions of interest is Wednesday 28th March 2012.