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NEW SCHOOL BUILDING FOR ATHENRY COLLEGE ANNOUNCED
Date Published: 12-Dec-2011
The provision of a new school building for Presentation College Athenry has been described as a real opportunity for the local economy.
Junior Minister and past pupil Ciaran Cannon today announced plans for the new school which will be located on a 20 acre site adjacent to the Raheen Woods hotel.
The funding will come from the Government’s Infrastructure and Capital Investment Framework which includes an allocation for education of 2.2 billion over the five years.
The project will now enter the ‘design process stage’ whereby a team of architects and engineers will design the school building.
It’s the second major announcement for education in Athenry in recent months.
Gairmscoil Mhuire – Athenry Vocational School – and County Galway VEC were recently given a devolved grant to built a1 thousand pupil school.
The new second level Gaelscoil na hAchreidh will be housed in these buildings once the VEC move out to the new site in the next 3 to 4 years.
Hundreds of construction jobs are expected to come on stream with the new buildings project.
Speaking at the announcement at Presentation College this afternoon, Junior Minister Cannon says there is a ‘real need’ for new schools in Athenry
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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