Galway Bay FM News Archives
BALLINFOILE COMMUNITY STEPS UP CAMPAIGN FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE
Date Published: 28-Sep-2012
The community of Ballinfoile is stepping up its campaign in a bid to finally secure a neighbourhood centre complex.
It’s after the long-awaited project suffered a major setback when the assigned contractor pulled out last month.
The 2 million euro plans for the multi-purpose sports and neighbourhood centre are now suspended pending the re-assessment of the tender applications.
A meeting of local group RAPID Urban Regeneration and Renewal takes place on Tuesday [Oct 2] in the Menlo Park Hotel at 7.30pm.
Group spokesperson Brendan Smith says the project plans date back to the late 1980s and the community is devastated by this latest blow.
Speaking to Galway Bay fm news, he says the community will now drive to ensure it is no longer deprived of facilities due to problems with the contract process.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
The High Court is hearing arguments from the state in an action brought by two VEC bosses who are challenging the loss of an annual allowance worth 12 and a half thousand euro.
Former president of the GAA Joe McDonagh who’s the CEO of County Galway VEC and Dr Katie Sweeney, CEO of Mayo VEC, say a special Transport Liaison Officers Allowance should not have been cut, even though that part of their role no longer operates.
Lawyers for the Department of Education deny the allowance is part of their pay.
The case is in the context of planned changes within the VEC system under the Croke Park agreement.
Date Published: 09-May-2013
A hotel in the city is to be changed into a community facility.
Planning permission has been granted to DRA Community Development Company Limited to redevelop the ‘Racing Lodge Hotel’ in Doughiska.
It’s planned to use the building for community, educational and pastoral use.
Planners have attached 4 conditions to the development, including the stipulation that all uses at the building be on a not-for-profit basis.
Date Published: 13-May-2013
City Councillor Michael Crowe is calling on the Transport Minister Leo Vradkar to urgently intervene to end strike action by Bus Eireann in Galway.
Major travel disruption is expected in Galway and nationwide as the national strike enters its second day.
Bus drivers are protesting against five million euro worth of cuts to their overtime and premium pay – which Bus Eireann says are vital to ensure the future viability of the company.
Up to 20 Bus Éireann drivers are continuing their picket outside the bus depot at the docks in the city.
It’s understood up to 80 Galway workers took part in the picket on rotational rosters yesterday.
Speaking on Galway Talks, City Cllr Michael Crowe said Minister Vradkar needs to take urgent action to intervene so that transport services can be restored.
Hiring week for care workers in Galway
Met Eireann issue a Level Orange Thunderstorm alert for Galway.
Local Councillor urges people travelling to beaches in Connemara to plan ahead
Gardai charge man following €390,000 seizure of cannabis herb in Annaghdown yesterday
Independent TD calls on the government to increase resources available to Community Welfare Officers
Landmark Gort pub sells for €20,000 over its asking price
Suspended sentence for bus driver over child sex assault
Galway couple enjoy their wedding day – at fifth time of asking!
JD Wetherspoon unveils plan for ‘superpub’ in Galway City
Commuter rail stops for east side of Galway City
