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Marina guarantors face six figure bill as state pulls project
Date Published: 20-Apr-2011
A well-known Connemara businessman has asked local people to help him out as he faces possible Court action in relation to a guarantee he provided for a loan for a community based project.
Malachy Kearns who owns the Roundstone Musical Instruments Centre – known internationally for the bodhráns produced there – is among a group of people who guaranteed a loan for preparatory work for the development of a marina in Roundstone Bay.
The Roundstone group were acting in a voluntary capacity and guaranteed the repayment of a loan of over €100,000 in the belief that Government grants would be forthcoming.
They are now stuck with heavy personal bills following confirmation by the Government that it will not give any money for the proposed marina.
The Department for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs has written to the group telling them that the marina project didn’t have the business potential to warrant grant aid from the State.
The saga in relation to the proposed marina has gone on for a decade and it leaves four people with a financial mess on their hands.
Malachy Kearns read out the contents of a letter from representative for the Allied Irish Bank dated April 13 2011 in which he is asked to repay €25,000 as a result of his personal guarantee for a community loan in Roundstone.
He was asked to give details about his plans to repay the money and was told that any resources which he had in that bank could be used against the outstanding loan. He was also threatened with legal proceeding and possible Court action unless he pays up.
See full story in this week’s Connacht Tribune.
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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