Minutes 2026
Minutes of the Meeting of the Borough District of Sligo Held on Monday 20th July 2026 at 10am in the Council Chamber, City Hall, Quay Street, Sligo
COUNCILLORS PRESENT:
Councillor Declan Bree
Councillor Arthur Gibbons
Councillor Ann Higgins
Councillor Seamus Kilgannon
Councillor Fergal Nealon
Councillor Gino O’Boyle
OFFICIALS IN ATTENDANCE:
Mr Brían Flynn, Director of Services, Live Invest Visit & Borough of Sligo MD
Mr Thomas Kerins, A/Senior Executive Engineer, Roads
Ms Geraldine Timlin, Meeting Administrator
APOLOGIES:
Mr Adrian Grandison,
Ms Nola Gibbons
MAYOR:
Councillor Higgins presided
The Mayor opened the meeting.
ITEM 1: CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES:
Proposed: Councillor O’Boyle
Seconded: Councillor Kilgannon
AND AGREED
“To confirm minutes of Borough District of Sligo Ordinary meeting held on 18th May 2026”
ITEM 2: DECLARATION OF INTERESTS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None
ITEM 3: HEADED ITEMS
Croi Conaithe Towns Fund & Derelict Sites Register
Members were advised that an up-to-date Croi Conaithe and Derelicts Sites Register report would be provided at the next Ordinary Meeting.
ITEM 4: NOTICES OF MOTION
4.1 Upgrading of Newtownholmes Road
Proposed: Councillor Nealon
Seconded: Councillor Gibbons
AND AGREED
"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?"
Councillor Nealon welcomed the report from Mr Molloy confirming that Sligo County Council’s Active Travel Department is working on an Active Travel Scheme for Newtownholmes Road to include new footpaths / cycle lanes and narrowing of the roadway to ensure a safer environment for all road users and that any issues arising on the road prior to implementation of the ATS shall be dealt with under routine maintenance where applicable.
4.2 Structural assessment of wall and fencing and tree survey at Glenard
Proposed: Councillor O’Boyle
Seconded: Councillor Bree
AND AGREED
"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"
Councillor O’Boyle thanked the Roads Department for their report which confirmed that the matter would be examined and any necessary works carried out, subject to budget availability.
4.3 Pedestrian Crossing at Crozon Park Roundabout
Proposed: Councillor O’Boyle
Seconded: Councillor Bree
AND AGREED
"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"
Councillor O’Boyle welcomed the report from Mr Molloy which confirmed that as part of the Active Travel Scheme for Newtownholmes Road, the proposals would include for pedestrian crossings on all legs of the roundabout.
The motion was fully supported by Councillor Gibbons.
4.4 Review of public transport in Forthill and Thornhill areas
Proposed: Councillor O’Boyle
Seconded: Councillor Bree
AND AGREED
"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."
Councillors’ Nealon and O’Boyle fully supported the motion.
A Resolution was carried.
4.5 Visitor Information Signage at the Molbeck Shipwreck site at Old Quay
Proposed: Councillor Higgins
Seconded: Councillor O’Boyle
AND AGREED
"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."
Councillor Higgins noted the report from Mr Flynn which advised that following a motion passed in 2017, calling on the Council to assess the possibility of removing the wreck at Quay Street, it remained the intention of the Council to remove the wreck in the future, thereby supporting the Council’s objective to create a public square at Quay Street car park and for this reason, it was not intended to install any visitor signage at this location.
4.6 Repaint Junction at Queens Store Road and Lower Quay St/Union St
Proposed: Councillor Higgins
Seconded: Councillor O’Boyle
AND AGREED
"That the roads department repaint the junction at Queens Store Road, Lower Quay Street and Union Street."
Councillor Higgins welcomed the report from the Roads Department confirming that road markings at this junction would be re-lined over the coming period.
Councillor O’Boyle also welcomed the response.
4.7 Speed Survey in Thornhill
Proposed: Councillor Higgins
Seconded: Councillor O’Boyle
AND AGREED
"That the roads department conduct a speed survey in Thornhill with the view of installing traffic calming and speeding measures."
Councillor Higgins welcomed the response from the Roads Department confirming they would carry out a speed survey in Thornhill to determine if any traffic calming measures were necessary.
4.8 Replacement of Temporary Bus Stop Signs and Timetables S3 Route
Proposed: Councillor Gibbons
Seconded: Councillor O’Boyle
AND AGREED
"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."
Councillor O’Boyle fully supported the motion.
A Resolution was carried.
4.9 Installation of CCTV at Entrance of Alleyway from Chapel Hill to Joe McDonald Drive
Proposed: Councillor Gibbons
Seconded: Councillor O’Boyle
AND AGREED
"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."
Councillor Gibbons noted Mr Molloy’s report confriming that the Environment Department would examine the potential of CCTV at this location in line with the various GDPR procedures.
Councillor O’Boyle fully supported the motion.
4.10 Survey of Knappagh Rd/Wolfetone St Junction
Proposed: Councillor Kilgannon
Seconded: Councillor Gibbons
AND AGREED
"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."
Councillor Kilgannon noted the report from the Roads Department which gave a commitment to examining the junction to establish what intervention, if any, can be put in place.
Councillors Gibbons and Higgins fully supported the motion.
4.11 Retirement Village Sligo/Strandhill MD
Proposed: Councillor Kilgannon
Seconded: Councillor Nealon
AND AGREED
"What plans, if any, do Sligo County Council have to develop a retirement village in the Sligo/Strandhill Municipal district."
Councillor Kilgannon expressed his disappointment with the report from Ms Concannon which stated that Sligo County Council did not have any plans or proposals to develop a retirement village in the Sligo/Strandhill MD, and that the focus of the Council was on delivering the current and new HDAP based on the social and affordable need throughout the county, in line with DHLGH targets.
4.12 Traffic Calming Measures on Holywell Rd, Tonaphubble
Proposed: Councillor Kilgannon
Seconded: Councillor O’Boyle
AND AGREED
"To request Sligo County Council to provide traffic calming measures on the Holy Well road Tonaphubble within the speed limit towards Sligo town."
Councillor Kilgannon welcomed the response from the Roads Department confirming that a speed survey would be carried out at this location to determine if any traffic calming measures are necessary.
A discussion followed regarding the possibility of installing footpaths at this location. T Kerins advised that this would require property acquisition.
4.13 Proposals for Sligo Port & Dredging of Harbour
Proposed: Councillor Bree
Seconded: Councillor O’Boyle
AND AGREED
“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.”
While noting the positive news contained in Ms Concannon’s report relating to the strong and ever-growing export activities of Sligo Port, Councillor Bree also expressed his disappointment that there were no plans in place to dredge the harbour.
Councillor Bree’s comments were echoed by Councillors O’Boyle and Higgins.
4.14 Survey of Sea Wall on Gibraltor Road
Proposed: Councillor Bree
Seconded: Councillor O’Boyle
AND AGREED
“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.”
Councillor Bree welcomed the report from the Roads Department stating it would inspect and survey the Sea Wall at this location.
The motion was supported by Councillors’ O’Boyle and Kilgannon.
4.15 Road Signage & Speed Ramps on Cleveragh Drive
Proposed: Councillor Bree
Seconded: Councillor O’Boyle
AND AGREED
“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.”
Councillor Bree welcomed the report from the Roads Department confirming that the Area Office would arrange for the repair of the Driver Feedback Sign and that significant upgrade works for Cleveragh Drive were now at detailed design stage, to include new footpaths, cycle lanes, improved traffic management criteria and additional raised pedestrian crossings.
The motion was supported by Councillors’ O’Boyle and Kilgannon.
4.16 Estate Signage for Dartry View
Proposed: Councillor Gibbons
Seconded: Councillor O’Boyle
AND AGREED
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.
Councillor Gibbons welcomed the news that the Roads Department would arrange for the erection of new street name signs at both entrances to Dartry View.
The motion was supported by Councillor O’Boyle.
ITEM 5: Votes of Sympathy
None
ITEM 6: Votes of Congratulations
Votes of congratulations were extended by Councillor Kilgannon to St Mary’s GAA on their win in the Senior Men’s Division 1 League Final and also on the clubs 50th anniversary of the foundation of club.
ITEM 7: Correspondence
None
ITEM 8: MATTERS ARISING
None
ITEM 9: ANY OTHER BUSINESS
The members extended their thanks and best wishes to Thomas Kerins in his new role with Transport Infrastructure Ireland.
ITEM 10: Date and Venue for next meeting
It was agreed that the next Ordinary Meeting would be held at 10 am on 21st September 2026 in the Council Chamber, City Hall.
The business of the meeting concluded at 10.32 am.
Meeting Date 20/07/2026