Ongoing improvements on O'Connell Street in Sligo have suspended for the Christmas period.

Shareridge is delivering the project alongside Sligo County Council and the traders.

O'Connell Street and Grattan Street have now reopened to traffic, with the work crew not expected back until 06 January 2020.


The section of O'Connell Street from Grattan Street to Tobergal Lane has been completed, including new road surface, pedestrian crossings, disabled parking bays and bus bay. Trees with appropriate lighting have been installed, which further adds to the vibrancy of the street.

All pedestrian restrictions have been now been removed.

The only parking permitted on the street is at two disabled parking bays at Eason's shop, motorists are asked to refrain from parking on the footpath as this represents a danger to pedestrians, especially people with disabilities.

(CM/MH)