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Second ‘Speak Out’ for European Capital of Culture bid at Galway Arts Centre tonight
A public engagement campaign is underway as Galway bids to win the European Capital of Culture 2020 designation. Following the success of the first ‘Speak Out’ held recently, a second event will take place in Galway Arts Centre, Lower Dominick Street tonight Thursday March 19. These ‘Speak Out’ events are part of a comprehensive public engagement programme taking place throughout Galway city and county over the coming months.
An Taisce welcomes council support of Greenway
The Galway branch of An Taisce has welcomed the commitment of Galway Council Council, and the support shown by many county councillors, to the development of the proposed Connemara Greenway and other “worthwhile” greenway projects which will not only provide vital amenities for local communities but also boost tourism and create jobs in hospitality.
Rage against the cage
In response to the BIM article on the proposed Galway Bay fish farm, An Taisce’s Derrick Hambleton argues against the controversial proposal and outlines his association’s arguments against the BIM case.
Hambleton co-option speculation dismissed as anti-Connolly Fianna Fail plot
It is not only the Irish political landscape and Galway West which look set to be transformed by tomorrow’s General Election, but the Galway City Council as well.
It’s a two horse race
Pundits and the public alike are in agreement that the coming election will see a historic battle for supremacy between Fine Gael and Labour.
City development plan needs to deal with Galway’s water supply, warns An Taisce
Galway faces severe water shortages into the future not only from the effects of climate change, but also due to bad planning decisions.
Concerns raised over plans for new convent in Taylor’s Hill
Concerns have been raised over a planning application for a new convent in the Taylor’s Hill area, with issues such as traffic, height, and water treatment being cited.
Closure of St Francis’ home another stage in Minister Harney’s ‘journey towards public service devastation’ claims activist
A local community activist has slammed the closure of St Francis Public Nursing Home in Upper Newcastle as a residential facility saying the decision represents another stage in what he terms Health Minister Mary Harney’s “long journey towards public service devastation”.
Glad there is no bypass
Dear Galway First,
Small Crane scheme rejected again
The Galway City Council’s Planning Strategic Policy Committee has rejected a revised version of the Small Crane Enhancement Scheme - a decision which has been welcomed by local residents.
