Development of western centre set to energise region

ALTHOUGH not quite premier league, Sligo has, like its League of Ireland soccer team, been placed in the first division under the National Spatial Strategy. It is one of nine towns and cities earmarked for accelerated growth over the next two decades.

Sligo is one of nine major gateways that have been designated under the plan. Environment Minister Martin Cullen said it was selected because of its strategic location in the north west and its physical and infrastructural capacity to develop.

“Sligo’s spatial position means it is capable of energising a wider area encompassing parts of Mayo, Leitrim, Donegal and Sligo county, ” he said.