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BOIL NOTICE REMAINS IN PLACE IN KILCOLGAN
Date Published: 05-Jun-2008
The boil water notice in the Clairnbridge area is being lifted today but will remain in place in Kilcolgan.
Traces of cryptosporidium were found in the public supply in Clairnbridge six months ago, and a boil notice has been in place since
The scheme was recently split in two and the Clairnbridge area is now being served by the Tuam Regional Water supply scheme.
After carrying out a number of tests the HSE is now satisfied with the quality of the water in this section
However the Kilcolgan area is served by the Kilcornan Spring and this water is still not fit for human consumption.
Intensive treatment works are being carried out on the supply but Council Director of Services for Water Jim Cullen could not specify when the boil notice will be lifted.
Mr Cullen says households still affected by the the boil notice will receive a letter today .
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Retail industry trade body welcomes B&Q announcement
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Retail Excellence Ireland, the country’s largest retail industry trade body, has welcomed the news that 60 jobs have been saved at the city branch of B&Q.
It’s after the home improvements store successfully exited examinership.
Under the scheme, 2.4 million euro is to be invested by parent company Kingfisher plc, and B and Q will continue to trade at eight stores
This means 640 jobs have been saved nationwide, including 60 at the outlet in Knocknacarra.
However, David Fitzsimons of Retail Excellence Ireland says landlords need to be willing to help out smaller retailers too.
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Foundation reports nine Galway heart deaths each week
Date Published: 09-May-2013
Nine people die in Galway every week from heart disease and stroke.
That’s according to the Irish Heart Foundation, which is launching its Happy Hearts Appeal today. (9/5)
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, launched the appeal today to help raise funds for the charity, which has seen increasing demand on its patient services.
The Foundation says it needs to raise at least half a million euro to maintain existing information services.
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Call to tackle delays at Oranmore rail crossing
Date Published: 13-May-2013
Concerns have been raised over traffic delays at the railway crossing in Oranmore.
Councillor Jim Cuddy says he has received many representations from local motorists who have been experiencing extended delays.
He says the closed barrier can sometimes cause a traffic tailback as far as the roundabout near the Maldron hotel.
Cllr Cuddy has brought the matter to the attention of Iarnrod Eireann and has asked for an explanation as to why the crossing is closed for so long.