3 d. ago Almost 4,000 pedestrians a day ignore €10m new river crossing at Salmon Weir

Almost 4,000 pedestrians per day are still using the old Salmon Weir Bridge due to issues accessing the adjacent €10 million cycle and footbridge. Galway City Council has revealed plans to construct a new pedestrian crossing at the Cathedral side of the bridge later this year in an attempt to improve safe access to the […] The post Almost 4,000 pedestrians a day ignore €10m new river crossing at Salmon Weir appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Galway City Council delegation celebrates 50 years of twinning with Lorient

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A delegation from the city has completed a three-day visit to Lorient in France marking the 50th anniversary of the twinning of the two cities Led by Mayor of Galway Peter Keane, it included representatives from the Twinning Committee, the City Council and Chamber of Commerce along […] The post Galway City Council delegation celebrates 50 years of twinning with Lorient appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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6 d. ago Residents of Wellpark Grove in the city transform local laneway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The residents of Wellpark Grove in the city have transformed a local laneway into a vibrant and welcoming space for the community. The project at the access to O’Sullivan Park features new apple trees and a nature mural The initiative was funded by Galway City Council’s Anti-Litter […] The post Residents of Wellpark Grove in the city transform local laneway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago An Bord Pleanala approves upgrade and expansion of Woodquay Park

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM An Bord Pleanala has approved a project to upgrade and expand Woodquay Park in the city. The plan’s led by Galway City Council and aims to transform the space into a modern public park. It includes redesigned landscaping and seating areas, improved lighting, an events space, new […] The post An Bord Pleanala approves upgrade and expansion of Woodquay Park appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Claim City Council didn't do "due diligence" on alternatives to buying €45m Crown Square

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM It’s being claimed that Galway City Council didn’t carry out “due diligence” on alternatives to buying its new headquarters at Crown Square in Mervue. The €45m deal was agreed in 2022 – but three years later, and it’s widely feared it could end up costing up to […] The post Claim City Council didn't do "due diligence" on alternatives to buying €45m Crown Square appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago City Council staff protest over controversial move to Crown Square

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Staff at Galway City Council have held a protest outside their offices at College Road this afternoon, over the controversial move to Crown Square in Mervue. They claim they weren’t consulted, nor were the public – and this all comes amid growing fears of the cost of […] The post City Council staff protest over controversial move to Crown Square appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago City council staff to hold protest over controversial move to Crown Square

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Staff from Galway City Council will hold a protest on Monday against the controversial move to Crown Square. They claim they weren’t consulted – and Fórsa Trade Union says it’s a move that “nobody wants”. The deal to move City Hall from College Road to Crown Square […] The post City council staff to hold protest over controversial move to Crown Square appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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