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RESIDENTS AVERT BLOCKADE OF M6 MOTORWAY
Date Published: 20-Apr-2009
Residents along a section of the M6 have averted a blockade of the road following negotiations between council officials.
Residents from Caherbriscaun, which is between Oranmore and Athenry, threatened the action this afternoon over the construction of an embankment along a local road.
They say the embankment is closer to local houses than agreed upon in the original design of the M6 motorway.
This afternoon, residents threatened to blockade a section of the road if construction workers did not make changes to the position of the embankment.
Galway County Council Project manager Ciaran Wyn has now agreed to discuss proposals for a redesign of the local road, and a decision is due this week.
Galway East Deputy Frank Fahey was in Caherbriscaun this afternoon and said there was a lot of anger over the embankment.
Meanwhile, Deputy Fahey has announced that the Ballinasloe/ Athlone section of the motorway could be completed by July.
The Fine Fail TD says that when it’s completed motorists will be able to travel on motorway all the way from Ballinasloe to the Leixlip bypass on the approach to Dublin.
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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