Galway Bay FM News Archives
NEW HOTEL TO BE BUILT ON SPINNAKER SITE IN KNOCKNACARRA
Date Published: 13-Nov-2008
Despite the recent downturn in the economy, there are plans to develop a brand new hotel in Knocknacarra.
The hotel will be constructed at the site of the Spinnaker House hotel in Knocknacarra.
Ronan Lawless has been granted permission to construct a three and four storey mised use development at Knocknacarra.
He originally applied for a nine storey development at the Spinnaker hotel but this was refused by Galway City Council, and the decision was upheld by An Bord Pleanala.
Mr.Lawless will now construct a 26 bedroom hotel with public bar, lounge, dining room common reception area and 16 appartments.
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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