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City Council defends returning Daly art collection
Date Published: 14-May-2013
Galway city council is defending returning a collection of paintings and sculptures without the knowledge of some councillors.
The ‘Daly collection’ was given to the city council under a loan agreement in 1989, which specified the art be available for public display.
Director of services Tom Connell told councillors last evening the decision to return the 27 piece collection was regrettable but that it didn’t belong to the city council.
He also added the major issue for city council is that it doesn’t have adequate premises for their display, and doing so would have required a serious investment.
Councillor Catherine Connolly said it was ‘shocking’ that many councillors found out about the return of the collection in the national media.
A motion was later passed requesting that a delegation approach the interest director of AIB, to request Lynch’s castle in the city be given back to the people, and used as a municipal art centre.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Hildegarde Naughton explained the city needs a gallery to showcase the rich culture here in Galway.
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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