Galway Bay FM News Archives
TAYLOR’S HILL RESIDENTS BROADEN APPEAL AGAINST ST ANNE’S HOUSING
Date Published: 27-Sep-2008
Residents campaigning aganist a housing development on the Mercy Sisters land in Taylor’s Hill are broadening out their campaign
This weekend they are collecting signatures at all the city’s shopping centres and on Shop Street calling for the St Anne’s site to be made into a public park
The housing plans were given the go ahead by the city council planners, but it’s now under appeal to an Bord Pleanala on the basis of loss of green space, excessive density and traffic problems
At a council meeting earlier this week councillors requested city officials to meet with the Mercy nuns to ask them to donate the site for a park free of charge or to sell it for a reasonable price
In the meantime spokesperson for the local residents campaigning against the houses Sybil Curley says they have had a great response so far to their city wide petition
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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