Mar

5

There seems to be a severe litter problem on the corner of Buenos Ayres Drive and the top road (just opposite Kellys).

This is a shame as the local tidy towns committee has been doing sterling work over the past 12 months or so in organising clean ups around the village.

So – what can be done about this? The first thing might be to talk to the local councillors and see what advice or pointers they might have. Also – it might be a good idea to contact the owners (a development company I think based in Galway) about how they might make the lower entrance secure – currently the double gates are off the hinges.

Feb

4

Yesterday evening (wednesday) – just before dark – I decided enough was enough. Went over to the airport road and took a few photos of the road surface after the recent cold weather. This photo does not really give full justice – on this section of about 250 metres – both wheel tracks had begun to disintegrate

Potholes on the Airport Road

Did someone see me take these photos or something? This evening – thursday – the potholes have been patched up. Certainly better than it was, but still no great shakes.

In fairness to the council workers – they have been doing much work of late in the Strandhill area; new pavements are being laid in a number of locations – in front of the school, a section leading to Strand Celtic as well as an estate just off the roundabout.

Thing is – it’s a poor as well as dangerous first first impression for any visitors.  Let’s hope resurfacing can happen soon.

Anyone else got any potholes of doom that are worth a mention? Have you rung the council or talked to local councillors about them?

Dec

1

Strandhill National School – Christmas Event

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There is a family Christmas Day at Strandhill National School on Sunday, 6th December from 3pm to 5pm.

Christmas Carol singing, bumper raffle, games and refreshments for everyone!

Put the date in your Christmas calendar!

Nov

9

I’m part of the organising committee help to put together this event for Saturday 28th November in the Innovation Centre at the Institute of Technology Sligo.

Entrepreneurs, innovators and people with business ideas are invited to attend the free day-long event.

Throughout the day, the event will showcase the expertise in the region through panel discussions and seminars.

Full details can be found at www.northwestconnects.ie – online registration (it’s free!) is recommended as we only have limited space.

Aug

5

Had an email from Cliodhna this morning.

Volunteers wanted for the Strandhill Tidy Towns on Thursday 13th August from 6.30pm-8.30pm meeting in the main car park, can you help out by giving even a half an hour of your time ?

We will start with tidying up the flower beds, gloves & litter pickers will be provided. Please come along & give a little bit of your time to help out.

ALL WELCOME, Young or Old, any help will be gratefully received.

Jun

3

With all of the beautiful weather that we’ve been having over the past week – it’s worth noting the thread that is running over at boards.ie about people ignoring the “No Swimming” signs at the seafront.

Look people – it’s a very dangerous beach – you should NOT SWIM THERE!

Link to the boards.ie thread

May

30

A reader from Belfast asked us to place a request for a camera that she lost on the first weekend in May.

It would be great for the person to get the camera itself back – particularly as the memory card had over a years worth of photos on it – birthdays, holidays & 2 weddings.

drop a line to  info@strandhillonline.com if you have the camera – and we can put you directly in contact with the owner.

May

13

For Political junkies – or probably more realistically – a disaffected and disgruntled electorate – OceanFM will be broadcasting a regional debate between candidates in the Strandhill area.

Broadcast is scheduled from 10am-11am on Tuesday, 2nd June.

More details on the rest of the schedule are on boards.ie (Scroll to Post #47)

Feb

24

Selected from the minutes of Sligo County Council ordinary meeting for December 2008 relating to the Strandhill area :

taking in charge

10. TAKING IN CHARGE OF OCEAN LINKS ESTATE, STRANDHILL;

Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor T. McLoughlin

“To ask that Sligo County Council begin the process to Take in Charge the estate Ocean Links in Strandhill”.

In Response Mr J. Murphy SEO stated  the following;

This development consisting of 71 houses at Carrowbunnaun, Strandhill, Co. Sligo is practically completed with a small number of houses remaining to be finished.  There is considerable site works required to bring this development to a satisfactory standard where it can be considered for taking in charge.  The Council has initiated legal proceedings against the developer in respect of his failure to satisfactorily complete this development.  The case was adjourned on a number of occasions and was listed for further hearing at Sligo District Court on 27th November, 2008.  At the hearing, the Solicitor for the developer asked for the case to be adjourned as funds had now been made available to his client to complete the development (letter from Bank was given to the judge).  The solicitor for the Council opposed the adjournment and requested that the case be heard due to the concerns of the residents and the number of adjournments that had already been given.  The judge, however, granted the adjournment to the hearing of Sligo District Court on 12/02/09.  In granting the adjournment he advised the developer’s solicitor that he required a substantial amount of work to be completed by that time.  The matter will be kept under review.  It is therefore not proposed to begin the taking in charge process at this stage.

National School Road Safety

14. HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN OF STRANDHILL NATIONAL SCHOOL;

Proposed by Councillor D. Healy McGowan
Seconded by Councillor A. Higgins

“To ask the County Manager, what provisions do Sligo County Council intend to put in place for the health and safety of the children of Strandhill National School regards the access of the school”.

In Response Mr T.  Carroll SE stated the following;

This area is within a 50KM/H speed limit zone.  Two road ramps have been provided along the front of the school which slows down traffic in the area.  There is severe traffic congestion at the school during opening and closing times.  There appears to be no problem at other times.

A pick up / set down area at the school together with traffic management is required to facilitate school traffic.  Sligo County Council prepared designs for a pick up / set down area in front of the school and met the School Principal, Parents Associations Representatives and Councillors with a view to assisting them in solving the problem.

The provision of the pick up / set down facility is the responsibility of the school.  Sligo County Council has no funds at present to do any further works in the area.

Feb

23

Do you want to grow your own fruit and vegetables?

A number of people in Strandhill have already expressed an interest, and it would seem that the next natural step would be to discuss an allotments project for Strandhill with  local elected representatives.

Failing that – we might be able to make contact with a local land owner who might be interested in a short term rental or lease?

For more details, please contact Kevin at  071-9168825.

Update : The Get Ireland Growing website (from the Green Party) launched this morning – lots of resources and information about growing your own fruit and vegetables.


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