78 m. ago Calls for responsible parking near Connemara beaches ahead of hot weekend

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Connemara North councillor Gerry King is calling for the public to park responsibly near beaches and waterways in Connemara this weekend. With the warm weather, large crowds are expected to descend on rural beaches – many of which can’t cope with the parking demands. That’s according to […] The post Calls for responsible parking near Connemara beaches ahead of hot weekend appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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10 h. ago City Councillor welcomes road works after Uisce Eireann 'botch job'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway City Councillor Shane Forde is welcoming road works in the city today after what he previosly referred to as a ‘botch job’ by Uisce Eireann. Road re-surfacing works are taking place along the Old Dublin Road – between Merlin Park and the ATU Galway roundabout – […] The post City Councillor welcomes road works after Uisce Eireann 'botch job' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Councillor calls out abandonment of phone wires following recent storms

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A local councillor is calling out the ‘abandonment’ of disused phone wires following recent stormy weather. Athenry/Oranmore Councillor Sean Broderick says in some cases wires have been left hanging as obstacles in gateways throughout the county. Repair works have been carried out in recent months following windy […] The post Councillor calls out abandonment of phone wires following recent storms appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago City Councillor calls for end to extra costs for motorists paying tax in instalments

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM City Councillor Niall McNelis is urging the Transport Minister to update the motor tax payment system. He says it’s unfair that people who pay their car’s tax in instalments are being punished with higher costs He says over €106 million has been paid in extra costs by […] The post City Councillor calls for end to extra costs for motorists paying tax in instalments appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Galway councillor hits out at rogue objectors as government makes fresh attempts to tackle the housing crisis

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway city councillor Eddie Hoare has hit out at rogue objectors as the government makes fresh attempts to tackle the housing crisis New directions from the Housing Minister mean sites which were dezoned will now be considered for zoning if they align with the planning framework and […] The post Galway councillor hits out at rogue objectors as government makes fresh attempts to tackle the housing crisis appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago ComReg to be contacted over poor mobile coverage in Headford

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A Headford Councillor plans to write to ComReg over poor mobile phone coverage in the town and surrounding areas. Councillor Andrew Reddington says it appears a bad mast in the area may be responsible – and it’s not just one network operator having problems. He’s urging all […] The post ComReg to be contacted over poor mobile coverage in Headford appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Councillor calls for more frequent valuations on vacant sites and homes

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A city councillor says there’s a pressing need for more frequent valuations on vacant sites. Councillor Alan Cheevers says at the moment, it’s only done every five years. This, he argues, limits the revenue local authorities can generate from the vacant site levy. Councillor Cheevers says valuations […] The post Councillor calls for more frequent valuations on vacant sites and homes appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Uisce Eireann slammed over 'botch job' works on main city road

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Uisce Eireann is coming under fire over a ‘botch job’ done after works were carried out on a main city road. Emergency watermain repair works were done on the Dublin Road during Race Week, between Merlin Park and the ATU Galway roundabout. But Fine Gael Councillor Shane […] The post Uisce Eireann slammed over 'botch job' works on main city road appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 w. ago Final refusal for renewed plans for apartment blocks in Newcastle

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A fresh attempt to build new apartment blocks at Newcastle Road has been rejected by An Bord Pleanála. It’s the second time Shawder Ltd has attempted to demolish 99 Upper Newcastle Road and replace it with two blocks. This latest attempt saw the original plans scaled back […] The post Final refusal for renewed plans for apartment blocks in Newcastle appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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