There are no current plans for major safety improvements to the existing N17 in south Sligo. 

It follows serious concern over the stretch, particularly between Tubbercurry and Curry. 

While the new N17 scheme continues through the planning and statutory approval process, it'll be many years before the project gets off the ground. 

Minor improvements will be made in the interim when necessary.

But Cathaoirleach of the Sligo Drumcliff MD and Fianna Fail Cllr Edel McSharry believes that funding should be sought to make the current route better:  

There are no current plans for major safety improvements to the existing N17 in south Sligo.&nbsp;
It follows serious concern over the stretch, particularly between Tubbercurry and Curry.&nbsp;
While the new N17 scheme continues through the planning and statutory approval process, it'll be many years before the project gets off the ground.&nbsp;
Minor improvements will be made in the interim when necessary.
But Cathaoirleach of the Sligo Drumcliff MD and Fianna Fail Cllr Edel McSharry believes that funding should be sought to make the current route better: &nbsp;

Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
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Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.

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Broadcasting to Sligo, North Leitrim and South Donegal.
North West Business Park, Collooney, Ireland
102.5-105FM

Text/WhatsApp us on 00353 83 3500 530 
Telephone 00353 818 365 500 / 00353 71 91 18100 (9am to 6pm Mon to Fri)

Ocean FM is a multi award winning local radio station that broadcasts to the Northwest of Ireland. The station covers the area of South County Donegal, North County Leitrim and County Sligo.

The current CEO of the station is Niall Delaney and the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland (BCI) lists their target audience as 'being all age, socio-economic and ethnic groups across the community'. The station currently employs 22 full-time and 30 part-time staff.