It was a busy and productive year for this Authority, and there were a number of important developments across the service areas. A project that held special significance for me was the provision of a new ‘one stop shop’ facility in Tubbercurry. This initiative represents a substantial investment by Sligo County Council in South Sligo, and the availability of so many essential services under the one roof will be welcomed by the local community. I would like to thank the elected members and staff for their vision and commitment in delivering this valuable facility.
I had the privilege over the last year of welcoming many visitors to County Hall, including many people who excelled in their chosen sporting endeavour. I hosted receptions in 2003 for, among others, for the Sligo IT Sigerson Cup wining Team, the County Ladies Football Team and the Curry Senior Football Team, County Champions in 2003 - which I think is indicative of the progressive and vibrant state of sport in our county.
2004 will mark the end of the current Council’s term. Any appraisal of the Council’s performance over the last five years will confirm that this Council has served the people of Sligo well and can be proud of its record - we have overseen important developments in all the major service areas, in our continuing objective to deliver a quality service to the people of county Sligo.
Councillor Joe Cawley
Cathaoirleach