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CONNEMARA COMMUNITY VOWS TO KEEP PRESSURE ON FOR NEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Date Published: 02-Oct-2009
Communities in Connemara are vowing to keep the pressure on for a new community school in Clifden.
Around 13 primary schools around Connemara feed into Clifden Community school, which currently caters for 450 students, despite the fact it has a capacity for 250.
Plans were submitted for the new building 15 years ago, however they are still in the pre-planning stage of the process.
A new group ‘the Community school initiative group’ held a meeting in Clifden last evening with locals, parents and elected representatives.
Over 300 people attended and listened to submissions on the future of the school.
A number of Portacabins are in place on the school grounds and students are forced to wear heavy jumpers in Winter to keep warm.
Brendan Madden of the Community school initiative group says that the Connemara community is determined to keep the pressure on for a new school building
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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