Galway Bay FM News Archives
50 PROTESTORS GATHER AT COUNTY BUILDINGS OVER TUAM RIGHT OF WAY
Date Published: 22-Oct-2012
"Save our public right of way"
That’s the message from a group of up to 50 protestors from Tuam who have gathered at County Buildings this afternoon.
The group are opposed to changes to the Palace Road in Tuam leading from Bishop street to the Palace grounds, and associated development works at a car park there.
The demonstration is being held as Councillors hold their monthly meeting where the matter makes up two items on their agenda.
The Councillors will this afternoon consider a report under Section 183 of the Local Government Act 2001 on the disposal of just over point 2 hectares at Bishop Street in Tuam.
They will also consider a proposal under Section 73 of the Roads Act 1993 to extinguish a public Right of Way.
This involves a section of the swimming pool road in the townland of Demesne from its junction with Bishop Street to its junction with the new inner relief road, a length of one hundred and sixty two metres.
Tuam resident and Sawdoctors band member Leo Moran of the "Restore Our Palace Road" campaign group is calling on councillors to reject a proposal to hand over the public road and to also reject the proposed extinguishment of the right of way.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.
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