Connacht Tribune
New homes approved in Oranmore despite residents’ concerns
A residential development has been given the green light in Oranmore – despite residents’ concerns about the lack of public amenities.
Galway County Council has granted planning permission for the 22 house and apartment development at an already heavily populated Oranhill, along with a commercial unit that could be used as a café or crèche.
But when the planning application was lodged to the Council, local residents made submissions saying that it was essential that accessible facilities and a community hub be provided as part of the development.
And local Councillor Martina Kinane also made a submission saying that the Oranhill residents feel greatly let down by Galway County Council.
She said that the area has been developed in an ad-hoc manner and without the provision of a much-needed neighbourhood centre.
The Fianna Fail councillor said that the existing residents have, on many occasions, made submissions seeking the provision of community facilities including a playground and playing pitch but they had been unsuccessful in this regard.
However, planning permission has been granted to Edmonton Developments Limited for the development of an existing infill and brownfield site to provide for 22 residential units and one commercial unit.
There were eight submissions to Galway County Council, mainly from local residents, about the proposed development with most calling for community facilities to be provided.
It was stated that this is one of the last major infill sites in Oranhill, Oranmore, and if community facilities are not provided, it will be ‘a tragically lost opportunity’.
Residents called for a neighbourhood centre to be provided as part of the development as well as the provision of recreational and amenity facilities to be developed on the site.
“The density of the proposed development could be deemed to be excessive on a city centre site. In an urban periphery like the site in question with no public transport and few amenities, it is beyond reason and completely out of line with the local area plan.
“Due to the lack of any public transport and the inability for any public transport provider to safely access the area, all dwellings will require cars and car parking.
“The parking provisions in this application are unsuitable, are likely to exacerbate existing safety issues at junctions in the area and exacerbate issues in relation to congestion,” it was stated in submissions to Galway County Council.
The developers stated in a request for further information that the site has remained in a dishevelled, underutilised and brownfield condition for over 12 years and was an eyesore locally.
They say that a neighbourhood centre for Oranhill was not defined anywhere in the local area plan for Oranmore but that there was the potential for such a facility to be provided at this location.
FUNDING for the Sheep Improvement Scheme (SIS) needs to be nearly stepped up to bring into line with the rate of payment under the new Suckler Cow Scheme, Galway IFA Chairman said this week.
The told the Farming Tribune that he had asked Agriculture Minister, Charlie McConalogue during his recent visit to Galway to seriously review the rates of payment in SIS, which currently works out at €12 per ewe.
“A suckler cow is classed as one livestock unit while seven ewes are also one unit. Yet the SIS payment for a sheep livestock unit is way under half what will be paid out under the new SCEP and BEEP-S schemes,” said Stephen Canavan.
He added that the IFA had been lobbying for a long time for an increase in the ewe payments but the increase of €2 per ewe – €10 to €12 – was no more than a token gesture.
“We know full well how important the new schemes will be for suckler farmers but we need an equivalent payment for sheep.
“As things stand, the payment for a sheep livestock unit (€84 made up 7 X €12), is completely insufficient. We have consistently called for a €30 per ewe payment,” said Stephen Canavan.
For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.
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Fashion, Beauty and Lifestyle with Denise McNamara
The minute the sun comes out, I reach in my wardrobe for my tatty cut off denim shorts and my humble collection of sun dresses.
There’s nothing that screams summer as a pretty sun dress, which can be worn day or night, depending on shoes and accessories.
I am still obsessed with jumpsuits for the hot days as well, but the shops appear to be favouring midi dresses this Spring Summer 2023, which are versatile as they can work into autumn paired with a pair of chunky boots instead of sandals with a cardy or denim jacket thrown over.
Florals are still a huge trend this year as are crochet dresses, which can be worn over a longer slip to give cover to the underwear.
Look for dresses that can be worn casually as well as dressed up for a wedding or party to save on the pocket.
White dresses and are dead popular as is the colour hot pink, which makes me smile when I wear it.
If you’re not a fan of, why not try a dress with, which are everywhere, particularly on slip dresses cut on the bias.
Tie-dye patterns and geometric prints are a fresh way of updating the summer wardrobe.
Mini skirts and mini dresses aren’t as easy to pick up this season, but the midi and maxi dresses are trending to lean silhouettes.
A collared or tunic is a good choice for work and then heading out on the town afterwards.
If you’ve managed to get a tan without stripes unlike me, you may want to show off the shoulders in one of the many strapless numbers adorning the rails if bra support isn’t a priority – one shoulder numbers are very on-trend.
S/S 23 runways had a fierce amount of draped dresses with ruching, which look terribly classy. Good for hiding those extra pounds on the hips too.
With the sun looking to stay out a while longer, get out those sun dresses while you can.
Here is a trawl of dresses that might tickle your fancy from Born in Galway City, Tuam and Loughrea, Love It in Tuam, Loughrea and Oranmore, Modella in Corrandulla, Standún in Spiddal and Oughterard and Concepts in Oranmore and Moycullen.
Corofin United 4
Cois Fharraige 0
Mike Rafferty at Eamonn Deacy Park
BASED on statistical evidence this Joe Ryan Cup final produced a comprehensive victory for Corofin United, but at Eamonn Deacy Park on Wednesday night, the evidence on the pitch was less clear cut as Cois Fharraige certainly gave as good as they got in a entertaining contest that brought the local soccer season to a finale.
One up at the break as Dylan Wall got their opener, Corofin’s second just four minutes after the restart was the turning point as Barry O’Donovan applied the finish before two subsequent goals killed off the contest as it put a meaner look on proceedings that the Connemara side deserved. However, in front of a sizeable crowd, Corofin had more of a cutting edge as they made the most of the opportunities that came their way.
No doubt, the winners had long forgotten their opening game in the competition when they had just a Jonathan Keane goal to show for their efforts in a 1-1 draw after extra time with lowly Renmore B, but aided by the saves of Dylan Canney, they advanced by 3-2 in a penalty shoot out.
Of course, Corofin followed this up with a 3-2 away victory over Moyne Villa in the semi-finals and would have been the fancied team going into the decider. Cois Fharraige had seen off Cregmore/Claregalway by 7-0 and this was followed up by a Seamus de Búrca winner in a 1-0 derby success over Mac Dara.
After a tentative opening as both sides probed, it was Corofin United who made the breakthrough on 14 minutes when Nathan Kearney did all the good work down the right and the inrushing Dylan Wall got the touch to his cross to make it 1-0 from close range. Cois Fharraige threatened a response, as Seamus de Búrca sent Chris Ó Biadha through on goal, but Canney made the first of many smart saves to deny him.
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