Galway Bay FM News Archives
CALL TO REVIEW REPLACEMENT OF LEAD PIPING IN TUAM BIG DIG
Date Published: 08-Jun-2012
A Tuam councillor has called on local authority officials to ensure all lead piping in the town is replaced as part of the ongoing Big Dig.
Councillor Michael Connolly says residents in areas such as Sun Street are concerned that the lead piping is not going to be addressed as part of the ongoing water excavation works.
Galway County Council told Galway Bay FM news that it would replace all lead piping in the area, and that it had found much less lead in the area than was originally anticipated.
The council said that it would only replace piping as far as stopcocks which enter individual properties – and that beyond that is the responsibility of home-owners.
Work on the Big Dig is due for completion by the end of this month.
But, Councillor Connolly says further clarification is needed on any remaining lead piping.
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.
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.
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.
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Group of up to 10 rowers rescued from River Corrib in Galway
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