Galway Bay FM News Archives
PLANS FOR ADVENTURE PARK IN ATHENRY
Date Published: 18-Nov-2011
Plans are in the pipeline for an outdoor adventure park and children’s play area in Athenry.
Roger and Michelle Leggett have applied for outline permission for the park at Farranablake.
The plans include an outdoor area with a maze, play castle, high rope course, obstacle course, climbing wall and playground.
It’ll also include a special needs activity park, mini-golf, all weather multi-play surfaces, slides, a sandpit, mini cars, a water feature and picnic area.
The indoor are will include 2 ‘barn’ type structures with a children’s play area, games room, changing rooms and toilets.
It’ll also comprise a café and shop and administration with a car park outside.
A decision on the outline permission on the adventure park for Athenry is expected next month.
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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