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Huge interest in reopening iconic shop kiosk on Prom
Date Published: 24-Mar-2011
By Denise McNamara
Officials in Galway City Council have been astonished by the level of interest in reopening the kiosk on Ladies Beach in Salthill, despite its tiny size and precarious weather-dependent location.
Just under two dozen calls were received and a total of nine submissions of interest from business people were lodged to the Council before the closing date a fortnight ago following an article in this newspaper and an advertisement.
The proposals are largely for a retail space for seaside paraphernalia or tiny cafe which would offer coffee, ice-cream and drinks to the massive passing trade on the Prom.
All vary on the estimation of what the rent should be for the hut and what it would generate in terms of business.
An assessment panel is being set up to examine all the submissions. It is expected the successful applicant will be notified within the next fortnight.
“The reaction has been brilliant. We felt we knew there would be a bit of interest but it was much greater, fuelled by the article in the Galway City Tribune. The difference between now and 20 years ago is there is more awareness of how many people use the prom, day and night, regardless of the weather,” he stated.
The kiosk has had its shutters down for at least two decades, when it was used to sell ice cream, drinks and sweets and served as a bucket and spade emporium. It had most recently been used by lifeguards to store equipment.
The council hope that the new business will be open by the June Bank Holiday weekend.
For more on this story, see the Galway City Tribune.
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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