5 h. ago Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is to seek funding from TII to get started on a design for the Galway City Ring Road ahead of its approval. An Bord Pleanála is expected to make a decision on the project by the end of this year, according to Director of […] The post Council to seek TII funding to begin design of Galway City Ring Road ahead of approval appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 h. ago City workshop to look at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A workshop to explore preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species will take place on Saturday week May 10th in the city It’s hosted by Galway City Council’s Biodiversity Officer Paula Kearney and takes place at Galway Rowing Club in Woodquay from 10am to 12.30pm The trainers […] The post City workshop to look at preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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16 h. ago Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing

The Junior Minister for Local Government and Planning met with Galway County Council officials at Áras an Chontae last week to discuss their strategies for rolling out new social and affordable housing initiatives throughout County Galway. During his visit, Minister of State John Cummins toured the site of a new affordable housing scheme in Claregalway. […] The post Minister Cummins visits Galway’s newest housing milestone during Council briefing appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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28 h. ago Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council’s newest member Ardrahan farmer Laurie Harney has cited agriculture, health and education as his top priorities as he took his seat on Galway County Council today. Councillor Harney was co-opted onto the Gort/Kinvara seat, left vacant […] The post Health, transport and education are top priorities for Galway County Council's newest member appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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31 h. ago St. Nicholas Market Traders threaten action unless upgrade start

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM St Nicholas’ Market traders are threatening to take further action unless Galway City Council comes foward with a start-date for the long-awaited upgrade for the famous weekly market In the latter sent a letter to the chief executive Leonard Cleary the sixteen traders are also demanding a […] The post St. Nicholas Market Traders threaten action unless upgrade start-date is provided appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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37 h. ago Public consultation event on Kingston Park and Millers Lane project tomorrow

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A ‘drop-in’ public consultation event on the Kingston Park and Millers Lane project is taking place tomorrow, Tuesday 29th. Galway City Council has launched its second public engagement process for the reimagining of the two green spaces. The drop-in event will provide an opportunity to discuss the […] The post Public consultation event on Kingston Park and Millers Lane project tomorrow appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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48 h. ago Dublin City Council in huge overspend for €683k park 'tea room' build after 'unforeseen issues' & building STILL empty

Dublin City Council in huge overspend for €683k park 'tea room' build after 'unforeseen issues' & building STILL empty  The Irish Sun

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3 d. ago Dublin city is the biggest victim of Ireland’s ludicrous taxation system

The city raises 26 times more money than the council is given to run the place. No wonder it is sliding into dereliction, vacancy and vandalism

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4 d. ago Killary Fjord eatery Misunderstood Heron claims it's been "shot down" by County Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM There’s fury on social media at the news that a popular eatery at Killary Fjord has seemingly been ordered to close down. In a post, The Misunderstood Heron claims it’s been “shot down” by Galway County Council. Sharing the message, the owners of Misunderstood Heron say after […] The post Killary Fjord eatery Misunderstood Heron claims it's been "shot down" by County Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Dublin City Council plans to turn vacant St Werburgh’s Church into 250

Dublin City Council plans to turn vacant St Werburgh’s Church into 250-seater arts venue  The Irish Independent

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6 d. ago New parking management system introduced for City Hall carpark

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A new parking management system – including fees – is to be introduced at the carpark at City Hall from tomorrow. Galway City Council is reassuring the public though that parking will remain free for staff and visitors. The car park at City Hall on College Road […] The post New parking management system introduced for City Hall carpark appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago ‘Shoddy work’ blamed for 60 compo claims against Galway City Council

Sixty claims for trips and falls on footpaths are pending against Galway City Council partly because of “shoddy workmanship” of State utilities, a meeting of the Council heard this week Former Mayor, Frank Fahy (FG) said the Council was being sued, and had to pay out compensation to members of the public who injured themselves […] The post ‘Shoddy work’ blamed for 60 compo claims against Galway City Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago 'People like me don’t give up': Harry Crosbie has plans for 'glass cube' hotel shot down by city council

The Vicar Street owner’s plans for a 4-star 35 bedroom hotel and the ‘Baby Vicar’ venue at Hanover Quay in Dublin 2 were refused by the council.

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1 week ago LIVE: Heavy M50 and N7 delays as collision involving overturned lorry shuts road

LIVE: Heavy M50 and N7 delays as collision involving overturned lorry shuts road  Dublin Live

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2 w. ago City Council responds to concerns over student accommodation complex in Westside

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Council has responded to concerns over the construction of a student accommodation complex in Westside. It follows a major protest at City Hall yesterday afternoon, ahead of a meeting of City Councillors. Galway City Council recommended refusal of the 240 bed project in 2022, but […] The post City Council responds to concerns over student accommodation complex in Westside appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A farmer and agricultural contractor from Ardrahan has been selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council. Lawrence, or Laurie Harney, received the unanimous backing of local Fine Gael members at an uncontested convention last night. Mr. Harney is also a former chair of the Fine […] The post Ardrahan farmer selected to replace PJ Murphy on Galway County Council appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Dublin City Council publishes plan for new North Dublin town

Dublin City Council publishes plan for new North Dublin town  FM104

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2 w. ago Dublin City Council has a plan to create a brand new town near Glasnevin

The town of Báile Bogáin (Ballyboggan) would be located on the current site of the Dublin Industrial Estate.

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2 w. ago 'I'm dreading summer': Crowds of people drinking and no toilets are hitting Drury Street businesses

One business owner told The Journal that his staff are having to deal with “shocking” behaviour, while another said a better plan for the street is needed.

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2 w. ago Sandymount cycle path decision frees council from weeds of lengthy planning process

Court of Appeal ruling confirms Dublin City Council could pursue Strand Road project using own traffic powers

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