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TAYLOR’S HILL RESIDENTS VOW TO OPPOSE MERCY SISTERS HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Date Published: 22-Aug-2008
A group of city residents are vowing to oppose a controversial development on a site owned by the Sisters of Mercy at Taylor’s Hill.
Planners have granted planning permission for the development east of Rosary Lane, which will include more than 120 homes, including a 5-storey apartment block and creche.
The development is on the site of the historic Lenaboy Castle, a protected structure.
34 conditions have been attached to the development, the chief one being that 1 point 4 million euro must be given to the City Council towards the cost of services for the area.
Also 275 thousand euro must be paid by the applicant for junction improvements at Taylors Hill road and Maunsells road.
Planners have also stipulated that the phasing of traffic lights at the Rosary Lane / Taylors Hill junction be amended to an 80 second cycle to reduce queuing.
However residents in the area met last night at the Ardilaun hotel expressing their concerns about the development.
Marie Ruane is one of group opposing the plans and says they will lodge an appeal.
Some city councillors had put forwards motions that the land be bought by the Council and made into a park.
Councillor Donal Lyons says he’s disappointed this was not feasible.
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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