Galway Bay FM News Archives
LACKAGH COMMUNITY GETS ALL CLEAR FOR PLAYGROUND
Date Published: 09-Aug-2011
A major community drive to build a playground in Lackagh has cleared another hurdle.
Lackagh playground committee has got planning permission to build a childrens playground at Knockdoemore.
Locals from communities such as Lackagh, Knockdoe and Claregalway have been fundraising for months to raise money to help build the facility.
Once funding has been secured, the 940 square metre playground will be located at a site owned and donated by Turloughmore hurling club, which is close to several schools in the area.
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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€4.4m funding for ‘Shape-shifting’ implant medical device led by University of Galway
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Galway pubs braced for backlash after massive price hike
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