Galway Bay FM News Archives
WESTSIDE SPORTS PARK PLANS TO GO ON PUBLIC DISPLAY
Date Published: 24-Jul-2012
Plans for Westside Sports Park are set to go on public display early next month [02/08].
The long awaited project will see new pitches for St. Michael’s GAA club and Corrib Rangers Soccer club.
Part of the area was lost under the Seamus Quirke Road widening plan, but new facilities were promised.
City Cllr and Chairperson of the Recreation and Amenity Committee Padraig Conneely says 500 thousand euro in funding that had been earmarked for the master plan was diverted to the road project.
However he says alternative funding will now be sought to ensure the project can finally progress.
Speaking to Galway Bay fm news, he says following meetings with city officials, the plans will now go on display early next month for a 6 week consultation period
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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