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Positive response to Lidl’s plans for new Athenry store

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Lidl says that it has received an overwhelmingly positive response at a recent meeting discussing its plans for its new store in Athenry.

Lidl hosted a virtual community session to talk to local residents, community leaders and stakeholders about the new store which will be delivered in partnership with the Comer Group.

The event was opened by Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte and attendees were shown numerous computer generated images of the development showcasing the high quality build.

Lidl’s property team of Dervla Nash and James Purcell, as well as a team of consultants, answered questions on topics such as flooding, environmental impact, accessibility and restoration of the nearby landmark building of Athenry House.

Martin Morrissey, representing the Athenry Traders Group, also addressed at the event and said that they are excited by the addition of Lidl to Athenry – and that they are throwing their support behind this development.

“As traders we believe a development such as this is key to keeping people shopping in Athenry and for bringing new footfall to the town,” he said.

“The presence of Lidl will only add to Athenry’s ability to attract new traders to our town.

“As a group we welcome the connectivity to Cross Street that is contained in the plan and believe it offers a great opportunity.”

Speaking about the event Lidl’s regional property executive Dervla Nash added that they were blown away by the public reaction to the plans for Athenry when the community briefing was announced.

“We received hundreds of emails of support from local residents, schools, traders and community groups in the area which we are extremely grateful for. The briefing gave us the opportunity to outline the exciting plans we have for Athenry.

“We’ve heard clearly from the local community that a Lidl store is desired and needed with many telling us that they drive out of their way to go to our existing stores in Tuam and Oranmore.

“We will be lodging our plans in the coming weeks and are hopeful for a positive decision from the local authority so that we can focus on delivering the store that the people of Athenry deserve,” said Dervla Nash. 

Four weeks of Bothar na dTreabh roadworks begin today

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Briain Kelly
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Galway Daily news

Four weeks of nightly roadworks on the N6 Bothar na dTreabh in Galway City will get underway today.

Galway City Council is carrying road resurfacing works on Bothar na dTreabh between the Kirwan Roundabout and the Tuam Road junction.

The roadworks, which get underway on Monday night, are scheduled to take four weeks to complete.

Works will take place from 8pm to 7am each night, with a stop and go system in place to control traffic.

Motorists are urged to proceed with caution during this period as Traffic Management will be in operation at all times.

PBP calls for ‘real rent controls’ following Budget launch

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People Before Profit representative Adrian Curran has called on the government to implement real rent controls and cut rents to bring them back to affordable levels.
The party’s Galway representative was commenting following the launch of Budget 2022, which he said had nothing for renters.
“There was nothing in this budget to deal with the extortionate increase in rents, or the pitifully low delivery of public and affordable housing on public land, which is essential to bring us out of the worst housing and homelessness crisis this state has seen,” said Adrian Curran.
“What we need are radical policies to deal with this crisis which is hammering ordinary people.
“Instead, we have a government that is currently allowing rents to rise with the rate of inflation. Yet inflation is set to go to 4% this year.”
Curran said that this will place an undue burden on tenants who are already paying extortionate rents.
He added that his party would take the urgent action of actually intervening in the rental market by cutting rents to affordable levels.
“We would immediately freeze rents and then set up a system whereby tenants could make a claim for rent reductions,” he said.
“We would implement proper rent controls so those rents cannot spiral out of control as they are currently.”

Man sentenced for brazen daylight burglary

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A man was sentenced to a year in prison for his brazen burglary at a business during broad daylight in Galway City last year.

Frank Barrett, of 17 Quinn Terrace, Mervue was convicted of burglary by Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court after a contested hearing.

He was charged with walking in the front door of Platinum Hair Extensions on Buttermilk Walk on the afternoon of February 1, 2020, and heading straight for the till to clean it out.

The manager of Platinum Hair, said that she had been working in the main area of the salon around 3:30 that day, which is separated from the entrance and front counter by a screen. 

She heard a noise which sounded like the till, and when she went to check she saw a man crouched at it behind the front desk.

She tried to lock the front door to trap him inside, but he pushed past her and managed to squeeze through a gap in the door.

Roughly €250 was missing from the till she said, but Barrett dropped around €150 of that on the ground outside the shop, and it was returned by passersby.

Garda Austin Cunningham gave evidence that he downloaded CCTV footage from the salon, and circulated it to other Gardaí, and Garda Pat Foley identified Barrett as the man in the video.

Solicitor for the defense Valerie Corcoran said that no person was “readily identifiable” from the camera footage, where the burglar had a cap on, and his coat pulled up as he came in.

Garda Foley told the court that the side of Barrett’s face could be seen when he crouched by the till, and that he also recognised him from his posture and gait, adding that he was absolutely sure it was Barrett.

Ms Corcoran also argued that fingerprints should have been taken from the surfaces on the till, countertop, and door, but that they were not.

Judge Mary Fahy convicted Barrett, saying that it was clearly him on the footage, and noting that the business looked to have been cased ahead of time. “He went straight to the till, he knew where it was,” she said.

The District Court also heard that Barrett has 131 previous convictions, including thirteen for burglary.

Judge Fahy imposed the maximum sentence of 12 months in prison. Leave was granted to appeal, on a bond of €500.

Bail reform needed to tackle serial offenders – Grealish

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Galway Daily news More work permits needed to help hospitality sector recover

Bail laws need to be strengthened to prevent serial offenders from committing further offences while they’re already before the court a Galway TD has said.

Speaking in the Dáil this week, Galway West TD Noel Grealish said that more than a quarter of a million offences have been committed over the past decade by people who were on bail at the time.

“They include 84 homicides and almost 9,000 threats to murder or seriously assault, with more than 4,000 robberies, 16,000 burglaries and 65,000 thefts.”

“Of course, these figures only relate to those offenders who were caught and convicted in courts and do not include what may be thousands of more serious offences where nobody was charged or convicted.”

In 2020 alone people on bail for other charges were responsible for one in six crimes for which there was a court conviction, Noel Grealish said, more than 30,000 convictions in total.

This accounts for one in five murders, 25% of people convicted of a firearms or explosive offence, and 16% of robberies, extortion crimes, and hijackings.

“It is clear something must be done about easy access to bail for serial offenders who have no hesitation in leaving court and going out on the street to inflict further trauma, injury or worse on others.”

“It is obvious the rules governing the granting of bail to repeat offenders are not protecting members of the public from suffering further harm at the hands of these people.”

Taoiseach Micheál Martin responded that this is an extremely important issue, one that is key to creating a “genuine sense of security” in people’s homes and communities.

“It is a priority for the Government and the Minister for Justice. We are striving to provide that safety by engaging with communities, reducing crime, tackling recidivism and supporting victims.”

The presiding judge, who decides whether to grant bail to someone accused of a crime, has the authority to refuse it if they believe that it’s necessary to prevent further serious offences, or for other reasons.

The Criminal Justice Act 2017 strengthened bail provisions by allowing Gardaí to call an alleged victim to give evidence at a bail hearing, regarding the likelihood of the accused interfering with witnesses, or posing a danger to victims or their families.

Taoiseach Martin said that the priority of the Minister of Justice right now is tackling penal reform and recidivism, to cut down on the number of people reoffending to begin with.

“We understand certain offenders have relatively high risks of offending while on bail. Again, it is a matter for a trial judge to determine whether bail should be granted by weighing up factors in each case.”

“The Government will take further measures to increase access to addiction treatment, education and employment opportunities. There will be increased use of community-funded organisations.”

Pop-up vaccination centre returning to NUIG

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Galway daily news

The great success of pop-up vaccination centres at universities and colleges around the country means that they will return next week at NUIG and elsewhere.

More than 3,000 students have received a vaccine jab at one of the pop-up clinics established in 15 higher education sites two weeks ago. More than half of those students were getting their first dose.

With that success in mind, from Monday the pop-up clinics will be returning to 12 college and university campuses, including NUI Galway.

Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris said that this is about ensuring that people who got their first dose at one of these clinics can return for their second jab.

“Importantly, these sites will be open for people to receive their first dose too. We know there are just 8.8% of the adult population who have not been vaccinated, and we know 28% of those are between 17 and 29.”

“We have to ensure we do everything we can to offer students the opportunity to get vaccinated, protect themselves and protect their college communities.”

“Having been out to the pop-up vaccination centres two weeks ago, I’ve seen first-hand the fantastic work being done to maximise vaccine uptake, particularly for our younger population.”

The minister also confirmed that a rapid antigen testing pilot programme will be extended to seven campuses this Autumn.

He said that while rapid testing will not replace public health measures such as mask wearing, it would be an additional weapon against COVID-19.

“Colleges are asking for volunteers to take part, and I really would encourage staff and students to participate and help us keep rolling out our plans for a safe and sustainable reopening of campuses and society.”

COVID-19: 1,380 cases reported today

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Galway Daily news Galway hospitals see COVID cases double in recent weeks

There have been a further 1,380 confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported by the Department of Health today.

As of this morning, the number of people hospitalised with COVID has grown to 459.

Of these patients, 74 have been admitted to intensive care units for treatment.

Daily case numbers may change in the future after data is validated and reviewed.

In the past week there have been 142,364 tests carried out in Ireland, with a positivity rate of 8.4% nationwide.

Up to last Friday there were 3,720,336 people in the country who had been fully vaccinated against the virus.

The COVID-19 data hub provides information on the key indicators of the disease in the community, including the rollout of the vaccine campaign.

Colm must confront his grief, and daughter’s grave, in Ros na Rún

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Galway Daily television Colm must confront his grief, and daughter's grave, in Ros na Rún

Bobbi Lee makes things worse for Berni and Jude, while Colm is forced to confront his grief and daughter’s grave on Ros na Rún.

Mack and Dee come to very bitter straights, with Blaithín caught in the middle. But will the two be able to get along for her sake, or where else will this go?

Áine, having heard what Briain did to Berni and Sorcha, thinks he may also have  hurt her mother. A furious Briain does not take too kindly to such accusations  and tells her as much.

Colm has been hiding from his grief at Colma’s death, and leaving her grave unattended. But Charlie pushes him to go tend to it, forcing him to confront the grave and his feelings both.

Berni, thanks to Bobbi Lee, is left with little choice but to tell Evan what Jude did  to his grandfather. 

For her part, Bobbi Lee tries to undo some of the damage that she has caused, and get Briain to withdraw his accusation, otherwise she may well be the reason Jude goes to jail.

Noreen helps Áine dump her old mattress outside knowing Tadhg will have little  choice now but to buy her a new one, but soon discovers this was a biiiig mistake.

Catch all of this and more from the latest two episodes of Ros na Rún this week in a double feature omnibus on TG4 this Sunday at 8pm.

UHG is Ireland’s second most overcrowded hospital today

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University Hospital Galway is the second most overcrowded hospital in Ireland today, with 39 patients without a bed this morning.

There are 37 patients waiting on trolleys in the Emergency Department at UHG, with two more in the wards without a bed.

At Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe there are a further 17 patients without beds, seven in the A&E and ten more in the wards.

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation carries out a tally of patients on trolleys and waiting for a bed in Ireland’s acute hospitals at 8am each morning.

According to Trolley Watch/Ward Watch there are 387 patients admitted to Irish hospitals today for whom no bed is available.

As usual UH Limerick is the worst affected in the country, with 65 patients waiting for a bed, followed by UHG, and the Letterkenny University Hospital with 35.

Phil Ní Sheaghdha, INMO General Secretary, has said that clarity is needed on what the €22.2 billion Department of Health allocation in the budget will mean for hiring nurses and midwives, and improving pay.

“We need funding to implement the framework, which determines the safe levels of nurse to patient ratio following on from Budget 2022, just like we have a pupil-teacher ratio that advises on the optimum number of children in a classroom to one teacher.”

“We are hearing examples in our hospitals of one nurse to fifteen patients in a ward. This is not a safe environment for the nurse or patients.”

Galway hospitals treating 43 COVID patients

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Galway daily news COVID-19 cases more than double at UHG

There are 43 people in Galway who have been admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in the latest figures from the HSE.

As of Saturday night there were 36 confirmed cases at UHG, and a further seven at Portiuncula Hospital.

This is an increase of five patients at UHG in a single day, and eleven higher than a week ago, while numbers at Portiuncula have more than doubled in the past week.

There are four COVID patients at University Hospital Galway in the ICU, and one at Portiuncula Hospital.

Nationwide there are 435 people hospitalised with the disease, of whom 71 have been admitted to intensive care units for treatment.

There were a further 2,180 cases reported in Ireland yesterday, the second day in a week with over 2k daily cases.

Plans submitted for Salthill housing development

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Galway Daily news Plans submitted for Salthill housing development

Planning permission is being sought for a housing development in Salthill consisting of 25 terraced and detached houses.

K King Construction is seeking approval from the city council for six blocks of terraced houses at Rockbarton Court, Salthill, as well as one detached house.

The narrow greenfield site is bounded by existing housing on either side in Rockbarton Court and Rockbarton Park.

The bulk of the terraced houses would be three storeys in height, but would also be reduced in height where they abut neighbouring properties to the west in order to deal with overlooking concerns.

Public open space would be primarily delivered via a green area towards the rear of the site, and 15 of the houses would have back gardens.

The developer is proposing that the estate would be served by 38 car parking spaces, and 18 bicycle spaces.

One objection has been received by the city council about this development, stating that it is out of character with the mature estate and its aging population.

Concerns were expressed that the proposed housing type would be used for Airbnb, and that Rockbarton Court would become a rat-run down to the Promenade.

Galway City Council is due to give a decision on granting planning permission for this housing development by November 14.

Tenders issued for Loughrea Town Hall project

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Galway Daily news Tenders issued for Loughrea Town Hall project

Plans for the complete renovation and refurbishment of the old Loughrea Town Hall to create a new community space have gone to tender.

The €2.2 million project to convert the iconic former town hall into a cultural, tourism, creative and enterprise hub has been in the works since funding was confirmed in 2019.

When completed, the project will deliver a 158 seat theatre and multi-functional space for arts, culture, creative and community events.

It will also contain a tourism information office to help visitors, and with an active events calendar for what’s going on around town.

On the enterprise front, it will also contain a Digital + Creative Enterprise Hub which aims to create 74 jobs within three years, creating an injection of €3.5 million into the local economy.

The County Council has advertised tenders seeking expressions of interest for contractors to carry out internal and external renovation works.

Work will include demolishing and replacing the three storey main annex, renovating the main theatre building, and the complete internal refurbishment of the town hall.

Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon said that this is a “most welcome development” of progress on an “iconic” building in the heart of the town.

Galway Hospice shortlisted for Charity Impact Award

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Galway Hospice has been shortlisted for a Charity Impact Award 2021, which shines a light on the hospice’s impact and achievements during the pandemic.

Voting is now open on the Charity Impact Awards’ website under ‘large organisations’ and people are being encouraged to vote for Galway Hospice before voting closes on 3 November 2021.

Galway Hospice provides support and care to people in Galway living with a range of life-limiting illnesses. It strives to help these patients and families live each of life’s moments to the fullest, with the ones who matter most.

The hospice has continued to care throughout the pandemic, with its team making 6,366 visits and 27,283 calls to patients in the community as well as caring for 300 inpatients.

Its Medical Social Work team developed new ways to support patients and families, including virtual Remembrance Services and a socially distanced Walk & Talk group, where bereaved individuals can meet others and our team in a local woodland.

Art Therapy developed a project which saw patients, families and staff painting to keep everyone connected and creative during lockdown.

The Community Team also put together information packs for nursing homes/ GPs to provide guidance on medications for end of life care.

The COVID pandemic has impacted day-to-day life for the hospice, but for patients under the care of its ‘home away from home’ Inpatient Unit, staff continue to ensure their experience is as comfortable as possible.

The online vote accounts for 25% of the judges’ score.

COVID-19: More than 2,000 cases reported again today

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Galway Daily news 25 percent drop in COVID cases in Galway hospitals

There have been more than 2,000 cases of COVID-19 reported for the second time this wee today.

Health officials have notified a further 2,180 confirmed cases on Saturday.

As of this morning there were 406 people hospitalised with COVID in the country.

Of these patients, 71 have been admitted to intensive care units for treatment.

In the latest hospital figures for Galway, there were 31 patients at UHG and 7 at Portiuncula Hospital as of Friday night.

Three patients at University Hospital Galway were in the ICU, as was one at Portiuncula.

Four injured in Moycullen traffic collision

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Galway Daily news missing teen found safe

Four people received non-life threatening injuries in a multi-vehicle collision near Moycullen this morning.

Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a traffic collision on the N59 roughly 1km outside Moycullen.

The three vehicle crash occurred at approximately 10am.

Four people were taken to University Hospital Galway for treatment of injuries that are non-life threatening.

Gardaí say that the road is expected to reopen shortly.

Emergency services attend serious traffic collision outside Moycullen

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Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious road traffic collision near Moycullen this morning.

The collision, reportedly involving multiple vehicles, occurred on the N59 roughly a kilometre outside of the village near the Wildlands Adventure Centre.

No further information is available at this time.

National Broadband Plan rollout eight months behind schedule Naughten says

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The rollout of the National Broadband Plan is running eight months behind schedule Galway TD Denis Naughten has said.

Speaking in the Dáil on Thursday, Deputy Naughten said that the admission that the NBP is running well later than expected was “buried” in the documentation for the budget released on

This is two months further behind the timeline that was indicated in information given to the Oireachtas Communications Committee by the contractor last month, he added.

“In reality this means that 75,000 less homes will have access to the high-speed broadband network at the end of next year than was planned when the contract was signed in November 2019.”

He said that it “does not hold up to examination” to say that these delays are due to COVID, as the works involved are outdoors, and contractors were designated as essential workers.

“Clearly there are other bottlenecks in the delivery of this vital project to rural Ireland which are not being publicly disclosed, and we need to ask why,” Denis Naughten said.

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar acknowledged that there has been a delay in the National Broadband Plan, but that the contractor will try to “regain lost ground” in the coming years after multiple issues.

“There were issues with COVID and delays in getting the necessary licences for poles and ducts from local authorities.”

He added that even though the contractors were essential workers, allowed to work during the pandemic, National Broadband Ireland still had difficulty getting staff.

“I understand that quite a number were being recruited from overseas and issues like the travel restrictions made that difficult.”

Budget 2022 announced this week includes €225 million for the ongoing rollout of the National Broadband Plan under the existing contract.

Government figures state that approximately 60,000 homes will be connected to high-speed broadband by the end of this year, with 130,000 expected to be hooked up by end of 2022.

On top of bringing fibre broadband to people’s homes, close to 700 primary schools are also expected to be receive high speed internet by the end of the year.

Green light for walking trails network in Clarinbridge

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Galway Daily news

Residents of Clarinbridge will be able to get out and enjoy nature with a new network of walking trails approved by the county council.

The Brothers of Charity have received planning permission for to create new walking trails on the grounds of Kilcornan Estate at the east end of Clarinbridge.

These will be linked with existing trails, which will also be upgraded, to create a walking network several kilometres in length in total.

There will also be a section of timber boardwalk, the bog-bridge, near the village to avoid any flooding from the River Clarin.

The different sections of the proposed network are:

  1. Riverbank Walkway – a 606m trail which includes a raised wooden Bog Bridge, a resurfaced existing stone pathway and new section of the same, and a grassland walkway.
  2. Cowpark Trail – A 690m long grassland walkway.
  3. Coillte owned Woodland – two stretches of existing walkway, 756m long in total, to be resurfaced.
  4. Farmland Trail – 623m of walking trails with a gravel surface.
  5. An existing trail with no works to take place.
  6. Woodland Walkway – 434m of walking trails in three sections, one of which already exists, and two to be created.
  7. Entrance Avenue – 883m of unbound gravel walkway.

Coillte granted permission for lands owned by the state agency to be used in the project, as has the county council itself.

The council transportation department said that there were no traffic issues of concern, as multiple car parks exist on site, and there is also street parking available in Clarinbridge.

Clarinbridge GAA Club submitted a letter of support for the project, saying that their expanded car park will be available for amenity use, including for people enjoying the walking trails.

No public submissions or objections related to this project were received by the county council.

Planning permission was granted by the council for these walking trails with seven standard conditions attached.

Galway native appointed Board Chairperson of Loughs Agency

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Heather Mackey , Photo:Andrew Downes, Xposure

Galway native Heather Mackey has been announced as the new Board Chairperson of Loughs Agency at a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) today.

Heather Mackey will be the first female Board Chairperson of the Agency when her appointment takes effect on 13 December this year.

Ms Mackey is an experienced Communications Director with over 20 years’ experience in strategic communications, and advises numerous boards providing governance, business and communications support.

A seasoned traveller, Ms Mackey has also visited over 40 countries.

In 2009 she founded the Galway-based public relations company Ace Media, and has served as an independent non-executive Board Member of Loughs Agency since 2016.

She currently works as a publicist for many arts organisations in Galway, including the Galway Film Fleadh, Irish Film and Television Academy, Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture and TULCA Festival of Visual Arts and Blue Teapot Theatre Company.

Commenting on her appointment, Heather Mackey said it was an honour and a privilege to be stepping into the role as Chair of Loughs Agency’s Board which reports to the NSMC and its government Sponsor Departments in both jurisdictions on the island of  Ireland.

“I am delighted to have received the opportunity to serve on Loughs Agency’s Board as Chairperson,” she said.

“I am looking forward to further assisting and supporting the excellent work carried out by the Agency as part of their functions providing effective conservation, management, promotion and development of the fisheries and marine resources of the Foyle and Carlingford areas in a key time for the organisation, particularly whilst we all help address the climate crisis.”

Mackey also previously worked as a TV producer for Bloomberg Television in London and works as a media lecturer and holds a Masters in Journalism from NUI Galway.

Loughs Agency’s Board is responsible for ensuring that the Agency’s statutory functions and strategic plans are implemented effectively and efficiently.

The Agency’s CEO, Sharon McMahon, congratulated Heather Mackey on her appointment as incoming Board Chairperson.

“Heather has served on Loughs Agency’s Board for the past five years and is a dedicated ambassador on behalf of the Agency,” she said.

“She brings a wealth of expertise and guidance to the Board in setting the strategic direction for the Agency and is passionate about the work that we carry out in the Foyle and Carlingford areas.”

“I am delighted that Heather will also become the first female Chairperson of our Board and we all look forward to working with her in her new capacity, taking over the reins from our esteemed Chairperson Laurence Arbuckle.”

Laurence Arbuckle, outgoing Chairperson of Loughs Agency’s Board, also expressed his best wishes to the new incumbent following today’s announcement and thanked Ms Mackey for her valued contribution to date as an independent non-executive Member of the Board.

Defiant car enthusiasts plan to go ahead with Salthill meet

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Galway Daily news Defiant car enthusiasts plan to go ahead with Salthill car meet

A group of car enthusiasts have said that they will hold a car meet in Salthill this weekend, after earlier saying the location would be changed.

The Galway Car Scene group on facebook has been planning to hold a meet in Salthill this Sunday since late September.

This prompted concern from many who were concerned about a repeat of the traffic and noise issues that came with events earlier in the summer.

Back last May car meets organised by the Salthill Sundays group brought traffic in much of the city to a standstill due to large numbers of cars circulating endlessly on the Prom.

Galway Car Scene have pushed back against being labelled as boy-racers, or joy-riders, saying that this is unfair to the car community in Galway.

They have also started an online petition calling for a safe location where they can hold events, which currently has just over 250 signatures.

Public concerns over the events have pointed out that they do not have the same kind of traffic management or safety plans that would come with a properly permitted public event.

Last Sunday, the group said that after the backlash that followed the initial plans, the car meet would be moved to an undisclosed location.

However, in a post on the Galway Car Scene facebook page this afternoon that appears to have changed, with an update that “This Sunday’s event WILL be held in Salthill”.

The event page for the car meet on Facebook has 132 people who have said they are going as of the time of writing, with a further 584 who are Interested.

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