Galway Bay FM News Archives
WARNING LETTER OVER TUAM UNAUTHORISED DEVELOPMENTS
Date Published: 29-Aug-2012
The owners of O’ Tooles Supervalu on Bishop street in Tuam have three weeks left to respond to a warning letter over unauthorised developments.
Galway County Council sent the letter to Joe and Helen O’ Toole last week outlining concern over four developments at the Palace road site.
These include the unauthorised creation of a means of access onto the inner relief road and the unauthorised creation of a split level car park which obstructs a right of way.
Other points of contention include an unauthorised service road linking Bishop street and the inner relief road and unauthorised signage to the facade of the Super Valu building.
Joe and Helen O’Toole who run O’Tooles Supervalu have until the 19th of September to respond to the warning letter.
Tuam resident and Sawdoctors band member Leo Moran of the ‘Restore our Palace Road Campaign’ says he’s hopeful the site can now be restored.
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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