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CRAUGHWELL MAN ORDERED TO REMOVE SIGNS
Date Published: 21-Dec-2012
A Craughwell man has been ordered to remove signs from his property by this afternoon (21/12), which his neighbour claims are libellous.
The new owner of former hotel, St. Clerans House, has taken a High Court case against his neighbour, David Corbett, over alleged intimidation in a dispute over land boundaries.
St. Clerans House was home to John Huston from 1954 to 1971.
In 1997, American actor and chat show host, Merv Griffin bought the property and converted it into a hotel, which stayed open until 2008.
Ian Quinn, who’s Chairman of medical devices company, Creganna, moved into the house with his family earlier this year.
According to today’s Irish Independent, the High Court has ordered neighbour David Corbett to remove allegedly defamatory signs, which Ian Quinn claims can be seen from St. Clerans.
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Galway County VEC Chief takes High Court case
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.
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Planning go ahead for community facility in Doughiska
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.
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Galway call for Transport Minister to intervene in bus strike
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.