6 h. ago Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough

Parents and residents who have campaigned for safety measures for school children in Na Forbacha have welcomed Galway County Council’s provisional proposals – but they say they do not go far enough. The local authority this week released its provisional Safe Routes to School (SRTS) plan for Na Forbacha – but the key omission from […] The post Na Forbacha safety plan welcome but it doesn’t go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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66 h. ago Delays to South Galway Flood Relief Scheme labelled 'frustrating'

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Delays to the South Galway Flood Relief Scheme have been labelled ‘frustrating’. Engagement with the National Parks and Wildlife Service began in January, and more information has been requested since reports were sent earlier this summer. Galway County Council says it had hoped the process would have […] The post Delays to South Galway Flood Relief Scheme labelled 'frustrating' appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago Mini roundabout among options considered for West Bridge Traffic lights in Loughrea

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A mini roundabout is one of the options being considered to potentially replace the traffic lights at the West Bridge in Loughrea. Concern has been raised over traffic flow, with the lights sequence being blamed for traffic delays coming into the town. Galway County Council along with […] The post Mini roundabout among options considered for West Bridge Traffic lights in Loughrea appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago County Council vows to get tougher on dereliction across Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council has signaled it’s preparing to take a tougher stance on dereliction going forward. The matter was raised at County Hall this week when local Fine Gael Councillor Peter Feeney raised the issue of a long-derelict pub in Athenry. He said it’s been an eyesore […] The post County Council vows to get tougher on dereliction across Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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4 d. ago Furbo parents say proposed safety measures at the school don't go far enough

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Parents and residents in Furbo say they are frustrated and concerned that the proposed safety measures at the school don’t go far enough Galway County Council has committed to installing raised zebra crossings and signage but the local committee Coiste Sábháilteachta Na Forbacha says pedestrian traffic lights […] The post Furbo parents say proposed safety measures at the school don't go far enough appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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7 d. ago Councillor urges quick action over accident blackspot in Corrandulla

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Cllr Andrew Reddington has put forward a motion requesting that Galway County Council apply for a low-cost accident scheme at Bunnahively More in Corrandulla. An application for funding from the Department of Transport was not granted because there was insufficient data to demonstrate the number of accidents […] The post Councillor urges quick action over accident blackspot in Corrandulla appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago High tide advisory continues for Galway coastal areas until midday

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A high tide advisory continues this morning for Galway coastal areas Met Éireann says Highest Astronomical Tide levels are forecast to be approached or exceeded along Galways’ Atlantic coastline. That’s due to a combination of forecasted storm surge, tidal prediction and significant wave heights. Galway County Council […] The post High tide advisory continues for Galway coastal areas until midday appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway County Council advises caution near coastal areas due to expected high tide

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is advising the public to take extra care near coastal areas this evening It’s as a high tide advisory has been issued by Met Éireann, which will expire tomorrow (Wednesday) at midday. Met Éireann says Highest Astronomical Tide levels are forecast to be approached […] The post Galway County Council advises caution near coastal areas due to expected high tide appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway County Council advise caution near coastal areas due to expected high tide

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council is advising the public to take extra care near coastal areas this evening It’s as a high tide advisory has been issued by Met Éireann, which will expire tomorrow (Wednesday) at midday. Met Éireann says Highest Astronomical Tide levels are forecast to be approached […] The post Galway County Council advise caution near coastal areas due to expected high tide appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Galway County Council expands fleet for roadworks and winter operations

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Galway County Council has expanded its fleet with modern, high-capacity vehicles for roadworks and winter operations. The extra vehicles will support road maintenance across its five Municipal Districts and boost its capacity to treat the national secondary and regional roads during the winter. The council has taken […] The post Galway County Council expands fleet for roadworks and winter operations appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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