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PLANNING APPEALS BOARD SANCTIONS SECONDARY SCHOOL IN KNOCKNACARRA
Date Published: 02-Oct-2008
The go ahead has been given for a new secondary school in Knocknacarra, despite opposition from local residents.
The school is to be the permanent building for Colaiste na Coiribe, which is currently housed in cramped conditions in a former primary school beside Bohermore roundabout
An Bord Pleanála has granted outline permission for the school on a greenfield site at Ballyburke, north of the Fána Burca estate.
Some of the Fána Burca residents had lodged an appeal stating that they believe their estate would be used as a drop off point for students.
They also expressed concerns about nuisance and anti-social behaviour due to the pedestrian entrance through the estate.
The appeals board has attached 17 conditions to the grant of permission, and these include that the school must not come into operation until a new link road has been built.
Also when full planning permission for the Knocknacarra school is being sought, a traffic control plan must be submitted to the City Council.
Local Cllr Donal Lyons is delighted this piece of vital infrastructure for Knocknacarra has got the go ahead
Cllr Lyons says the lobby must now begin to have the school included in the next round of buildings sanctioned by the Department of Education
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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