Galway Bay FM News Archives
DECISION ON CONTROVERSIAL UPGRADING OF MERVUE PITCHES DEFERRED
Date Published: 04-Dec-2012
The decision on the controversial upgrading works at Mervue playing pitches has been deferred for 6 weeks to allow more extensive consultation with residents
The planned works by St James GAA Club have divided the area and prompted 170 objections over fencing, traffic management and light and noise pollution
However a large number of these were withdrawn over the course of one day and at last night’s city council meeting councillors demanded more information on this
Councillors were also angry that a map of the amended plan was only given to them at the start of the meeting and that the proposed bowling area had been removed
The deadline for a decision by councillors on the part 8 planning application is January 14th, so the intervening period will be used to reach a compromise
Cllr Declan McDonnell told Galway Bay fm news its the most difficult issue he’s dealt with in his 21 years as a councillor
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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