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KILCOLGAN SCHOOL PLANS OVERTURNED

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Date Published: 19-Sep-2012

An Bord Pleanala has overturned an earlier decision to allow a temporary school building be built in the village of Kilcolgan.

Thomas and Nancy Neilan had proposed to construct the 6 classroom building, staff room and office at lands near the centre of Kilcolgan.

Galway County Council had approved the plans to build the six classroom school several months ago with some conditions attached.

However, an appeal was lodged outlining concerns over the impact the development could have on road safety for pedestrian and vehicular users.

An Bord Pleanala has now refused planning permission for the development for two main reasons.

It states that the building would seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and therefore be contrary to sustainable development of the area.

It was also not satisfied that the proposed development would not constitute an unacceptable risk of pollution to groundwater. 

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Galway has country’s largest population of young people

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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.

 

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Call for direct donations to city charity shops

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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.

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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent

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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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