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KNOCKNACARRA RESIDENTS UNITE ON CONCERNS OVER DISCOUNT STORE PLANS
Date Published: 25-Oct-2012
Up to 100 Knocknacarra residents turned out to a meeting last evening [Oct 24] to discuss their concerns over plans for a new supermarket in the area.
Plans submitted this month set out to develop a site of 0.74 hectares adjacent to Blake roundabout, on the Ballymoneen Road.
It would consist of a single storey, mono-pitched roofed licenced discount foodstore with ancillary off-license sales measuring over 18 hundred square metres and would also provide for a 112 space car-park.
The Portacarron Residents Association told local representatives of their concerns over the proposed location of the store in a residential area and its potential to undermine the local district centre.
They also said the development’s location is unsafe due to the volume of school children traversing the area,
Sharon Mulry of the Portacarron Residents Association says these concerns must now be relayed to the planners
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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