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PROTEST PLANNED FOR GLENAMADDY TURFCUTTING MEETING
Date Published: 28-Jun-2011
A group of turf-cutters in North Galway, who have joined the campaign against a ban on turfcutting, are planning a protest meeting in Glenamaddy this afternoon.
A group calling themselves the Special Area of Conservation Alliance (SACA) is meeting in Glenamaddy Community Centre at 2 o’clock this afternoon to discuss their concerns over the latest agreement.
A further public protest against the proposed ban will take place outside the Shannon Oaks hotel in Portumna tomorrow morning.
It’s been agreed that turf cutters would be offered relocation and compensation of a thousand euro a year for up to 15 years.
The National Parks and Wildlife Service is meeting the public in Glenamaddy today to provide information.
The group includes bog-owners from Mountbellew and the surrounding areas of Glenamaddy.
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Retail industry trade body welcomes B&Q announcement
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.
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Foundation reports nine Galway heart deaths each week
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.
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Call to tackle delays at Oranmore rail crossing
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.