Ballybane residents are happy that contractors are on site at the Ballybane Neighbourhood Village, removing overgrown shrubbery and clearing illegal dumping that has negatively impacted the community and contributed to a poor result in the national IBAL litter survey.
This has been an ongoing concern for local residents, and it is very encouraging to see meaningful action finally being taken,” said community activist Donal Lynch. “The clean-up will not only improve the appearance of the area but will also enhance safety and environmental conditions for everyone who lives nearby.”
In recent months, Donal, fellow activist Tommy Roddy, and other residents have engaged with council officials on this issue, as well as exploring further ways to tackle illegal dumping. It is great to see that our concerns have been listened to and are now being acted upon.
“We are especially pleased that plans are in place to develop a community sensory garden in the Ballybane Neighbourhood Village area. This project, which we are currently working on, will create a welcoming, inclusive, and fully accessible space for people of all abilities to enjoy,” Mr Lynch said.
“We would like to sincerely thank City Council staff and officials from the Environment, Parks, and Litter Management departments, as well as Cllr Terry O’Flaherty, for hearing our call and responding to this issue. We also thank the contractors for carrying out the works.
“We look forward to seeing the positive impact of this work in the months and years ahead,” he added.
In addition, the group is in discussions with Cllr Alan Cheevers and the Environmental Section of Galway City Council about establishing a Ballybane Tidy Towns initiative. This would help the community maintain a litter-free environment and, hopefully, achieve improved results in future IBAL litter surveys.
