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Galway has escaped the worst of the floods because of the “Trojan work” of Galway City Council staff in tackling all most vulnerable areas of the city over the last week.

Local Fine Gael senator Fidelma Healy Eames has questioned why the Galway Fire Service, the only local emergency organisation “equipped to suck up and remove water”, was not fully engaged to deal with the recent flooding in east and south Galway.

Business must be encouraged and the vulnerable protected so it is vital the refuse waiver is retained and commercial rates and city parking charges are not increased next year.

Supermac’s, Eyre Square, will hold a collection day on Saturday, December 5 for Sports Aid. Voluntary organisation Sports Aid will pass on sports gear and equipment that is not being used. The sports gear and equipment will be passed on to those who need it but may not have the resources to purchase it themselves, including schools, sports clubs, and individuals. The collection will take place from 12.30pm with prizes and surprise guests in store on the day.

Sinn Féin councillor Paul Hogan has called on Athlone Town Council not to increase commercial rates in the upcoming budget for 2010. The call comes as many businesses in Athlone are feeling the pinch of the current economic climate, he says.

Galway city centre will be filled with the spirit of Christmas this Saturday when the city centre’s Christmas lights are officially switched on at 5pm.

The Bangor Erris region was left reeling in shock after local businessman Frank Brogan passed away suddenly on Monday evening at his residence.

A motion proposed by Fine Gael councillor Michelle Mulherin that a report be commissioned into the “efficacy of the functioning of all aspects of the taxi service in Ballina”, due to the overcrowding of taxis at parking ranks and double parking in the town, was before Ballina Town Council’s reconvened monthly meeting this week.

Castlebar councillors slammed “irresponsible landlords” in the town who allow their properties to be rented to people who cause anti social behaviour in estates where many residents are “tortured”.