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PLANNING APPEAL COULD PUT GORT WESTERN RAIL STOP OFF IN DANGER
Date Published: 28-Aug-2008
There are fears a Gort stop-off on the Western Rail corridor could be jeopardised by an appeal against a new railway station in the town.
A Belfast owned company, based in Gort, is appealing a decision by county planners to allow Iarnród Eireann develop the old Protected railway station in Gort as part of the reopening of the Limerick to Galway Railway Line.
The planned works include two new 90 metre platforms, an 80 bay car park, pedestrian bridge and access roads.
Coen Holdings Ltd, Station Road, Gort, which is owned by the JP Corry Group in Belfast, is claiming the new car park would interfere with its right of way through Iarnód Eireann property.
The company is a major building materials business in the South Galway area and has used the right of way for over thirty years.
But Western Rail Corridor campaigners fear the delay in a decision on the appeal to An Bord Pleanála could mean Gort could miss out on its rail stop next year.
West-On-Track campaigner Mossy Clabby hopes that doesn’t happen.
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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