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MONIVEA RESIDENTS THREATEN TO PICKET COUNTY OFFICES IF COURT INJUNCTION NOT GRANTED
Date Published: 19-Oct-2009
Concerned residents in Monivea say they will picket county council offices if a court injunction is not served on a landowner who is allegedly clearing land illegally on Kilskeagh hill.
The ‘Kilskeagh Action group’ held an emergency public meeting last night following claims that the landowner cleared land at the site over the weekend.
They say the work being carried out is illegal, and want the landowner to go down the proper channels.
The site was the subject of controversy in August when Galway County council issued an enforcement notice against the landowner after several acres of agricultural land on Kilskeagh Hill were cleared without permission.
Ballinasloe Area councillors will meet with County Manager Martina Maloney and senior personell after 9 this morning to seek the injunction.
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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