Galway Bay FM News Archives
WORK ON KNOCKNACARRA SPORTS CENTRE PLANNED FOR EARLY NEXT YEAR
Date Published: 15-Apr-2008
Work could begin on the proposed Knocknacarra Sport and Leisure Centre early next year, last night’s meeting of Galway City Council heard.
A presentation about the facility, planned for the Western Distributor Road, was given to Councillors by James Smyth Architects.
A public – private partnership is seen as the best route to build the facility which has been in the pipeline for some years.
The latest plans outline a pool, sports hall, gym, changing rooms and meeting rooms.
There will also be changing rooms for Millars Lane Football Club which uses the pitches across from the planned site for the centre.
While all Councillors unanimously supported the scheme, some were concerned about the time-frame for the project.
Councillor Daniel Callanan says people living in Knocknacarra have had “many false dawns”
Funding for the project will come from both public and private sources.
City Manager Joe McGrath says discussions will be held with the developers and residents in the area between now and July.
A planning application is expected to be lodged in the next few months and by November, the Council hopes to have the planning and funding aspects ironed out.
If all goes to plan, work should begin on the Knocknacarra Sport and Leisure facility in early 2009.
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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