This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM
754 signatures have been gathered on an online petition to save ‘Happily Ever After’ creche in Tuam.
Fire safety works worth an estimated €1.2m are needed at the centre, which has been rented to the facility by Tuam Parish.
The finance committee has said it isn’t possible to fund the works, and have decided not to proceed with the building upgrade.
The creche caters for 96 children from 72 families, and says it will close its doors on October 31st.
A meeting with parents and local representatives is due to take place on Wednesday, with another protest expected to take place this weekend.
John Morley has been speaking to people in Tuam, will have a full report on Galway Talks this morning from 9am.
