Galway Bay FM News Archives
CITY IMPROVES RANKING IN NATIONAL LITTER LEAGUE
Date Published: 03-Sep-2012
Galway city has moved up the ranks in the latest Irish Business Against Litter league m going from 31st place to 23rd.
The city is deemed ‘clean to European norms’ and the bus station has been given particular credit for cleanliness, by the IBAL judging panel.
The study notes the significant improvement in key tourist destinations such as Galway and Cork cities, however it says some of the routes by which they are accessed often let them down.
Nationally, 76 percent of towns and cities were deemed to be clean, a record percentage, with Cavan town topping the list.
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.
Appeal lodged with An Bord Pleanala over telecommunications mast at Cappagh Road
American visitors’ emotional trip to grave of their long-gone Galway ancestors
Access to Dogs Bay and Gurteen Bay currently impassable due to Illegal parking
Galway speakers to feature as Knock National Novena to return to its traditional format next week
Inspection yields perfect compliance at mental health unit in Ballinasloe
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
