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John Quinn has just received instructions to offer for sale No 271 Castle Park which he describes as simply a wonderful three bedroom family residence, situated in a very convenient location close to all amenities, local schools, church, shops, GMIT, and within very easy reach of the city centre.

John Quinn & Co, St Augustine Street, Galway, is reporting brisk autumn/early winter sales with a selection of properties having been disposed of in the past week or so. These include a luxury two bedroom apartment in Sailin, Wellpark, which was on the market with a guideline price of €278,000; a fine four bedroom semidetached in Riasc Na Ri, Knocknacarra, which was sold in excess of its asking price of €295,000; a lovely two bedroom bungalow in Tirellan Heights; another two bed semidetached house in Sandyvale Lawn; and an excellent three bedroom residence in Monivea Park, Ballybane, which achieved in excess of its asking price. A beautiful property at Castle Park in Ballybane was also quickly snapped up, an excellent four bed residence in Cartur Mor sold in excess of its asking price of €285,000, and a terraced home in Bohermore achieved in excess of €20,000 more than its guide price.

A public meeting in Castle Park has heard objections from local residents to new houses planned for the area being allocated to members of the Traveller community.

Mounting objections to 17 planned houses for ‘infill’ sites in Castle Park, Ballinfoile, and Corrib Park are the result of "growing resentment" among local communities at what they believe "is years of their local areas being neglected and forgotten".

The annual Galway City Tidy Towns Garden Competition results were announced this week. The competition is organised by Galway City Council on annual basis to recognise the efforts of residents, commercial organisations and public buildings to maintain and enhance the appearance of their gardens, estates, and public areas. The overall winner of the Front Garden Competition was Patrick O’Connell, St James Crescent, Mervue. The Best First Time entrant was Bernie Molloy, Castle Park, Ballybane, with Betty O’Flaherty, Forster Court taking the prize for the Best Floral Display category. Brendan Moran, Blackthorn Park won the Best Front Lawn category.

A former Mayor of Galway city has called for a “full inspection of all mature trees located in public areas” to ensure they pose “no threat to people’s safety”, following the recent Storm Ali, which resulted in several trees around the city being uprooted or damaged.

Galway United's wretched SSE Airtricity League first division campaign was finally ended at Tolka Park on Saturday evening as Shelbourne cruised to a commanding 3-0 win over the Tribesmen.

Plans to create greater density in housing estates like Corrib Park, Carn Ard, Ballinfoyle Park, and Castle Park, will “jeopardise” community and recreational facilities in those areas and fail to solve traffic and safety problems.

Galway United will hold U17 trials for players born in 2001 and 2002 on Sunday at East United, Castle Park, starting at 2pm.