In the north-west, the Cathaoirleach (chairman) of Sligo County Council, Cllr Declan Bree, has said he’d like to see its port have more shipping activity, reports the Sligo Champion.
At the January monthly meeting of the County Council, the Cathaoirleach highlighted that in the new Sligo County Development Plan, which was adopted last year, the Council included a policy that confirmed its intention to continue supporting the port with sustainable development and operation of the facility.
In addition, the development plan is also to improve land infrastructure links, both road and rail access, in order to retain its viability as a freight port, which is under the control of Sligo County Council and is the only commercial working harbour between the Port of Galway and (Foyleport) Derry.
The Port of Sligo has two jetties (Deepwater and Barytes), which combined handle cargoes of coal, timber, scrap, and fish meal (see related ship exports as part of Afloat’s ‘Irish Ports’ coverage).
Cllr Declan Bree said: “And in the Spatial and Economic Strategy for this region, it states that while the significance of Sligo Port in national terms may be low, it still remains important in the regional and local economy, supporting local industry and providing an import/export transportation facility.
More comments from the Cathaoirleach here on the future of the regional port to increase its commercial activity.
