Galway Bay FM News Archives
O’hUIGUINN CLAIMS NEW DEVELOPMENT WILL ENHANCE WESTSIDE
Date Published: 30-Dec-2011
The proposed new retail development on the Seamus Quirke and Rahoon road will enhance the Westside of the city.
That’s according to businessman and former Mayor of Galway Micheal O’hUiginn who this morning lodged the planning application for the former T.O’Higgins manufacturing site.
The development includes the demolition of the existing buildings, an elevated retail unit over a surface car park with a cafe, licenced area and restaurant.
It also includes a public plaza, service yard, new road access, landscaping and signage.
A 35 million euro Tesco supermarket and filling station is planned for the site.
The gross floor space of the proposed works is over 10 thousand 500 square metres.
The proposed development has been shrouded in controversy over residents objections to it and a zoning legal challenge.
Residents have concerns over the scale of the development and the threat to road safety as a result of increased traffic
However, Micheal O’hUiginn told Galway Bay fm news that if it gets the go ahead , it will give a much needed lift to the Westside.
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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