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TUAM DOG OWNERS ASKED TO BE MORE RESPONSIBLE
Date Published: 09-Apr-2011
DOG owners in Tuam need to be more responsible when walking their pets in the town’s Palace Grounds according to Councilor Shaun Cunniffe.
Speaking at this week’s Tuam Town Council meeting Cllr Cunniffe, also a recently co-opted member of Galway County Council, complained about dogs fouling the public park.
He was supported in his comments by Cllr Tom Reilly.
Cllr Cunniffe said that he had seen some people using the Palace Grounds to exercise their pets, and after the dogs "doing their business", the owners just walked away.
He said people who own pets should bring pooper-scoopers and ensure, if their dog fouls up the public park, that the offending material is removed immediately.
He said that this is vital as so many other people, especially young children, also use the town’s public park on a regular basis.
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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