Sligo Drumcliff Agendas 2026

Agenda of Meeting of the Municipal District of Sligo-Drumcliff to be held on Monday 19th January, 2026 at 9.30 a.m.


Roads Section
High Market House
Market Street
Sligo
F91 NHE2

13th January, 2026

A Chairde,

A meeting of the Sligo Drumcliff Municipal District will be held in the Council Chamber, County Hall, Riverside, Sligo on Monday 19th January, 2026 at 9.30am. for the purpose of considering the business set out on the Agenda hereunder.

You are hereby invited to attend.

Please be reminded that this meeting will be filmed for live or subsequent 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.

Mise, le meas,

Sarah McNamara
Meetings Administrator

 

Agenda

1. Confirmation of Minutes.

1.1 To confirm Minutes of the Sligo Drumcliff MD Meeting held 10th November, 2025

 

2. Declaration of Interests/Conflict of Interest

 

3. Headed Items

3.1 Update report on the Croí Cónaithe Towns Fund - Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant and Derelict Sites Register, attached and available on the

 

4. Notices of Motion.

4.1 To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor McSharry:

“That Sligo County Council review urgently the road safety at the junction of the L6101 and N59 at Corhownagh, Ballisodare, following serious concerns raised by residents regarding pedestrian, cyclist, and motorist safety.

Residents report:

Vehicles approaching and leaving the junction at excessive speeds; Limited visibility when exiting the L6101 onto the N59;
Lack of pedestrian crossings and warning signage near the church and residential areas; High HGV traffic creating additional hazards.
I ask that Council outline:
Current and planned safety measures for this junction;
Plans to reduce the speed limit from 80km/h to 60km/h and highlight pedestrian activity; Actions to introduce pedestrian crossings or safety zones;”

 

4.2   To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:

“That Sligo County Council seek funding and provide a columbarium in

Kilmacowen graveyard and to look at the possibility of providing funding for all suitable Graveyards within the Sligo–Drumcliffe Municipal District and begin the necessary assessment and planning work to identify suitable locations and implementation timelines.”

 

4.3   To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:

“That Sligo County Council write to Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) to urgently undertake targeted safety interventions on the N15 between Grange village and the Leitrim border, and to provide a timeline for same. Furthermore, that TII staff be requested to attend the next meeting of this Council to brief members on proposals and provide timelines for same.”

 

4.4   To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor M. Casserly:

“To request an update of all schools in the Sligo Drumcliffe MD listed in the next round of 'safe routes to school' programme.”

 

4.5   To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:

“To call on Sligo County Council to ensure the voices of the local community, businesses and road users are listened too relative to the location of bus stops in Ballisodare Village. The wishes are for them to be moved to the Sligo Rd and that bus shelters are provided at the same location under the Bus Stop Enhancement Programme. “

 

4.6   To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T Healy:

“To call on Sligo County Council to write to Iarnród Éireann. now with Sligo line, among the projects include a passing loop between Sligo and Boyle, enabling trains to pass and improve timetable flexibility we call on them to look at providing daily and nightly service between Longford and Sligo which will be a major benefit to these counties.”

 

4.7   To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor E. McSharry:

“That Sligo County Council:

Undertake a safety assessment at the junction of Cregg Road and Rosses Point Road, focusing on the area around the bus stop where pedestrians alight.

Review the existing public lighting, noting its current extent and adequacy in illuminating the junction and surrounding area.

Examine signage and visibility at the junction to ensure safe access for pedestrians and road users.

This junction presents a safety risk due to poor lighting and limited visibility, particularly during winter months. An assessment is required to identify immediate measures to protect pedestrians and motorists.”

 

4.8   To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor E. McSharry:

“Can a report on the following information be provided :

Council Housing:

  • How many council houses/units are planned in our municipal district? In which areas will these be built?
  • What is the expected timeline for their delivery?

Affordable Housing:

  • Is any affordable housing units planned for our municipal district?

Land and Development Status:

  • How much land in our municipal district is zoned for residential development?
  • How many housing units currently have planning permission, and what stage are these permissions at (pre-construction, under construction, completed)?

 

4.9   To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Healy:

“To call on Sligo County Council for an Update on the Active Travel Toberbride to Collooney, When is the next stage to take place?”

 

4.10     To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:

“That Sligo County Council provide an update on the review of the one-way system in Collooney and when monies will be available to improve footpath surfaces on Collooney Main Street.”

 

4.11     To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor T. Walsh:

“That Sligo County Council provide safe pedestrian access from Woodbrook Heights to Abbey drive in Ballisodare and that a safe crossing be provided at St John’s National School.”

 

4.12     To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:

“To ask for Sligo County Council for an update on the taking in charge of the Ceol Na Mara and Seaview Park Developments in Cliffoney and what issues if any are holding up this process.”

 

4.13     To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:

“To call for a report from Sligo County Council on what improvement works are planned and when works will be carried out on the Clooneen Road L7410 at Rathcormack, this is a very busy road where traffic coming from Glencar to Yeats Grave are regularly diverted and the road edge is collapsing at a number of points along the road.”

 

4.14     To consider the following motion as submitted by Councillor D. Gilroy:

“To ask for Sligo County Council to put in place safety measures to slow down North Bound traffic on The N15 approaching the Kintogher Junction L3306 at Rathcormack and to give advance warning to drivers of the busy and dangerous junction ahead.”

 

5. Votes of Sympathy.

 

6. Votes of Congratulations.

 

7. Correspondence:

(i) email 11.25 from Sligo LEADER Partnership re Maugherow Community Centre.
(ii) Email 12.25 from Office of Chief Superintendent Aidan Glacken re Garda/Speed Van presence on N15 at Kintogher/Rathcormack area.
(iii) Reply dated 12.25 from John Fitzmaurice HSE re former Primary Care Centre in Cliffoney.

 

8. Matters Arising

 

9. Any other business

 

10. Date and time for next Municipal District


Meeting Date 19/01/2026