News, Sligo County Council - Comhairle Chontae Shligigh

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.

Disruption To Water Supply Tubbercurry Area (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.

"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

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.

Owenmore Gaels GAA Honoured at County Hall (16/03/2012)

The Parks Committee of Owenmore Gaels GAA Club were honoured by Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming at a reception in County Hall.

Macra na Feírme Honoured in County Hall (13/03/2012)

The Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming hosted a reception to officially launch the 2012 Annual General Meeting of Macra na Feírme.

Water Supply North Sligo (09/03/2012)

Sligo County Council wishes to notify consumers that due to essential maintenance works on public watermains

Saturday Dead-Line for Household Charge (23/03/2012)

The closing date for payment of the Household Charge is 31st March. Failure to pay by this date will result in penalties.

‘Team work’ at the heart of Sligo Atlas Project (01/03/2012)

Co-author of the newly published and much acclaimed ‘Sligo Atlas’ Fiona Gallagher has remarked on the ‘Team nature’ of the project.

Tips for Recycling (01/03/2012)

The Sligo Local Authorities Environmental Services Section has published the attached leaflet setting out the benefits of recycling, bring banks and bottle banks, green composting and civic amenity sites.

Sligo Atlas ‘A Treasure Trove of Material’ (24/02/2012)

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan describes the Sligo Historic Town Atlas as a’ Treasure trove of meticulously researched material that lays the bedrock for so much more work in the future.

Arrangements For New Student Grant Applications for 2012/2013 (22/02/2012)

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

Coastal Erosion Works at Strandhill (06/02/2012)

The coastal path south of the beach car park has been re-levelled in part.

Cathaoirleach Promotes Business Networking (01/02/2012)

Councillor Michael Fleming, Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, has highlighted the opportunity ‘Business Networking’ presents for small companies to develop their business, promote job creation and initiate partnerships.

Evaluation of the Replacement Waste Management Plan for Connacht (23/01/2012)

Evaluation of the Replacement Waste Management Plan for the Connacht Region 2006 - 2011

Cathaoirleach Commends I.F.A. (19/01/2012)

The Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming said ‘The place of the IFA in Irish history is a matter of public record, and its value to our rural community cannot be over-stated.’

Connecting For Business (17/01/2012)

Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming and Mayor Councillor Rosaleen O’Grady attended a meeting of the RE:CONNECT Western Region Business Network at the Irish Embassy in London

Warning for Dog Owners (06/01/2012)

Following a number of incidents involving dog attacks on sheep, Sligo County Council would like to remind dog owners of their responsibility to keep their dogs under control at all times and to always know where their dog is.

Household Charge (06/01/2012)

The Household Charge is an annual charge introduced by the Local Government (Household Charge) Act 2011 which is payable by owners of residential property.

Notice Re Ballymote / Keash Water Supply (06/02/2012)

Sligo County Council wishes to notify consumers served by the Keash water supply out of Ballymote that this supply will be subject to interruption on tomorrow, Tuesday February 7th

CEO of IDA Addresses Council (22/12/2011)

The Chief Executive Officer of the IDA Mr Barry O’Leary attended a Special meeting of Sligo County Council to discuss the Authority’s strategy for attracting new industry and investment to the region.

Current eContact (21/12/2011)

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

Current Council Focus (19/12/2011)

Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’

Music Generation Sligo (14/12/2011)

Music Generation Sligo (MGS) was established in June 2011 and the first phase runs for three years to June 2014.

Harnessing Community Spirit in South Sligo (05/12/2011)

For many hundreds of years, rural dwellers have depended on agriculture and trade for their livelihood; Mass emigration or seasonal migration was forced on families to survive.

Cup Hero’s Gloves for Sligo Museum (05/12/2011)

Sligo Rovers FAI Cup Final hero Ciaran Kelly has very generously donated his gloves to the Sligo County Museum.

New Routes for Knock Airport (23/11/2011)

Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming says the news that Knock Airport is to provide four additional Ryanair flights will be a major boost to the North West.

November Podcast (16/11/2011)

Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’

Chinese Delegation Visit County Hall (18/11/2011)

Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming welcomed a visiting delegation from Henan Province, China, to County Hall.

Sligo Success at National Pride of Place (08/11/2011)

Banada Development Agency took runner-up prize in the annual Co-operation Ireland All-Island Pride of Place Awards announced at the gala ceremony in Gorey, County Wexford on Saturday 5th November.

Caring for Sligo’s Built Heritage - A FREE Information Seminar (03/11/2011)

The Heritage Office, Planning Section and Architects Department of Sligo County Council will host a FREE information seminar on Caring for Sligo’s Built Heritage on Friday 25th November 2011 at the Clarion Hotel, Clarion Road, Ballinode, Sligo.

Contract Signed for Bunnanadden Wastewater Plant (28/09/2011)

A contract for the provision of a wastewater treatment plant for Bunnanadden has been signed at County Hall.

Cathaoirleach Honours Kearns Family (12/10/2011)

The Cathaoirleach Councillor Michael Fleming has hosted a reception in County Hall to honour the memory of Linda Kearns

Revised Opening Hours for Motor Tax Office (06/10/2011)

Sligo County Council’s Motor Taxation Office at Cleveragh Retail Park will have new opening hours with effect from Monday 17th October. From that date, customers can call to the office as follows.

October Council Focus (05/10/2011)

Sligo Local Authorities’ Radio Programme ‘Council Focus’

Why Vets are prescribing Radio for pets this Hallowe’en (25/10/2011)

Veterinary Ireland is advising pet owners on measures to keep their pets safe this Hallowe’en

Minister Hogan opens Ballymote’s State of the art Fire Station (24/05/2011)

Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Phil Hogan, TD commended the actions of the Sligo Service during the recent series of gorse and forest fires.