Galway Bay FM News Archives
PLANS TO BE LODGED FOR CONTROVERSIAL SHANTALLA CAR PARK
Date Published: 20-Dec-2007
A planning application is to be lodged by tomorrow for a new car park at University Hospital Galway on the site of the proposed Shantalla Neighbourhood Park.
Hospital management have indicated the application must be in before Christmas in order to avail of Government funds that have to be spent before the end of 2008.
The development has been controversial among Shantalla residents who wish to protect the residential area from hospital traffic.
Local Councillor Colette Connolly believes this car-park will not solve the crisis in UHG as surface parking doesn’t provide enough spaces, and people will still park illegally in Newcastle and Shantalla.
Councillor Connolly says hospital staff are taking up much of the current space and refuse to use a free shuttle bus to and from Merlin Park hospital
Councillor Connolly is disgusted with the lack of consultation between the HSE and The Shantalla Residents Association regarding plans for their neighbourhood park
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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