Dearth of bins in the city a source of annoyance to councillors

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

The lack of public bins in the city has led to one frustrated councillor admitting that she would flout the law in relation to dog fouling. Independent councillor Catherine Connolly outlined to the chamber how there is not one bin on the walkway between Nimmo’s pier and Grattan Road. ‘’People are expected to carry their dog’s poo all along this route, it is simply too much, it’s dangerous and disgusting, I would not do it,’’ she admitted. Director of services Tom Connell outlined how all bins in the city are now owned by the council. He acknowledged the importance of bins and said the situation was constantly being monitored by the local authority’s litter management unit. ‘’The litter management crew are doing a fantastic job in what is an ever challenging area.’’ Mr Connell said that bins were being replaced but it was a gradual process due to financial costraints. Fine Gael councillor Peter Keane was also irritated about the bin issue. ‘’With Galway being a premmier tourist destination, bins are so important, I am disapointed but not surprised that there is no money available for bins at the moment. As far as I can see there are none at all in the Blackrock area. We simply have to ringfence money for bins,’’ said Councillor Keane. Meanwhile, Councillor Ollie Crow was concerned about bins around Eyre Square and the general condition of the area. The Fianna Fail councillor believes that Eyre Square needs more attention and said the walkway in the middle of the square was in very poor condition. He said it was imperative that litter wardens be employed on Sundays in the run-up to Christmas ‘’They are vitalto have the city running on an effective basis.’’ Tom Connell admitted that Eyre Square needed more work and he said the council was currently assesing the issue.

Gardai investigate two fires at Knocknacarra playground

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Gardai are investigating two separate fires caused by vandals at a children’s playground in Knocknacarra this week.

Crowe extremely concerned about lack of progress at arthouse cinema site

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

The on-going saga of Galway’s proposed arthouse cinema was again raised by Councillor Michael Crowe at this week’s meeting of the Galway City Council.

Galway Government TDs called on to oppose water charges

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Calls to scrap the controversial and publicly mistrusted quango of Irish Water have intensified with one former government TD declaring the body a “fiasco”.

New pedestrian crossings for Oranmore

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Three new pedestrian crossings are to be constructed on the Respond Road, Oranmore, following negotiations with the Galway County Council and the Department of Education.

Councillor disgusted that life-saving buoys are being thrown away

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Between two and three life-saving ring buoys are being lost to Galway City Council on weekly basis due to the actions of thoughtless members of the public.

TD demands funding for Eamonn Deacy Park after Galway FC promotion

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Galway FC’s promotion to the League of Ireland Premier Division should be marked by injection of funding for improvements to the club grounds of Eamonn Deacy Park.

Bye bye to the raft at Blackrock pier

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Health and safety concerns have led to the removal of the well known life raft at Blackrock pier.

Lecture on Loughrea - ‘a den of infamy’

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

The next meeting of the Western Family History Association will be held on Wednesday November 12 in Lackagh Parish Centre (8.15pm).

Free foot screening for World Diabetes Day

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Free foot screenings for diabetes will be provided by NUI Galway to mark World Diabetes Day on Friday week (November 14).

Long awaited public toilets to be constructed at Cathedral

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

New public toilets are to be built at Galway Cathedral and the development will be completed by the end of the year.

Galway company organises run for local suicide crisis centre

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

A local recruitment and human resources company is organising a charity run later this month in aid of a Galway suicide and self-harm crisis centre.

Collins McNicholas Recruitment and HR services group will hold the 250k charity event in aid of Pieta House on Friday November 28 at the Athlone Institute of Technology indoor athletics track.

Mexican-Irish hero to be honoured in Clifden

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

A Clifden man, who was one of the founding-members of the San Patricio Brigade of the Mexican army, is to have a Sinn Féin cumann named after him.

The launch of the new John O’Reilly Cumann takes place in Vaughan’s Pub, Clifden, tomorrow at 7pm, and will be attended by Connemara SF councillor Tom Healy and Sen Trevor Ó Clochartaigh. There will also be a short talk on the Batallón de San Patricio

New bus and facilities unveiled at Clarenbridge Nursing Home

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Marie O’Malley, Director of Nursing and her team recently celebrated the official launch of Clarenbridge Nursing Home’s bus and adapted kitchen when Minister Kathleen Lynch TD performed the opening.

Galway progressing in its bid to become European Capital of Culture

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Galway’s bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2020 was raised at this weeks meeting of the Galway City Council.

The designation celebrates Europe’s cultural diversity with two member States, Ireland and Croatia, sharing the 2020 title.

City council chief says next week’s budget will be good for business

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

The chief executive of the Galway City Council has described it as a good news story for local businesses that commercial rates in the city will remain at the same level for the fifth year in a row. Brendan McGrath was speaking as he unveiled the €76,000,000 budget for the city next year.

Mass for Irish Defence Forces

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

The annual Mass dedicated to deceased members of the Irish Defence Forces and those personnel of 1 Cn Cois and Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa will be held in the Garrison Church Renmore tomorrow (Friday) at 10am.

Cllr Charity to hold a number of public meetings on water tax

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

Irish Water was “misconceived from its inception” and “should be wound up”, before the “widespread confusion” it has created becomes worse.

Former county mayor demands protection for group water schemes

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

A former mayor of County Galway is demanding that Irish Water and the Government clarify the future funding of rural group water schemes.

Independent county councillor Seán Canney is seeking assurances that the present level of funding, in terms of the annual subvention to the group schemes, will remain in place.

Meeting to organise boycott of Irish Water

Thu, Nov 06, 2014

A public meeting to organise a mass boycott of Irish Water will be held in the Westwood House Hotel on Tuesday November 11 at 8pm.

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