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“Alarming” low levels of new Gardaí assigned to Galway

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The low levels of new Gardaí assigned to Galway in the past few years make for “alarming reading” according to one Galway TD.

Only 36 probationary gardaí have been assigned to the Galway division since January 2015 according to Galway East TD Anne Rabitte.

That’s simply not enough to keep up with the demand of a modern police force, she said, adding that at Joint Policing Committee meetings it was mad clear that at least 41 new recruits are needed in Galway alone.

The small number of gardaí being “drip fed” into the region is having a serious affect in the area according to the Fianna Fáil TD, particularly in rural areas.

“In rural Ireland people can feel vulnerable and their concerns increase when they do not notice a Garda presence in the area.”

“There is a major lack of resources in the western region. Despite having a new divisional headquarters in Galway we have no Garda dog unit and low Garda levels.”

This problem is echoed through the west of Ireland as Mayo has only been assigned 18 new recruits since 2015, with a further 18 going to Roscommon-Longford.

“Since 2015 the west has been ignored in terms of policing and not provided with adequate resources,” Deputy Rabbitte finished.

Water network repairs underway in the Claddagh

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Galway Daily news 2.6km of aging water mains in Kinvara to be replaced

People living in the Claddagh area may lose their water supply during today as Irish Water is carrying out repairs to the water network in the area.

Irish Water are carrying out mains repair works on Grattan Road and at Grattan Park in the Claddagh today.

The repair works are part of the National Leaks Reduction programme to cut down on the amount of water lost to leaky pipes.

Work on Grattan road is expected to be completed by 4pm, while repairs in Grattan Park are estimated to take a bit longer to complete, finishing up at 4:30pm.

Residents of Grattan Road and Park, and the surrounding areas of Galway city, may experience a drop in water pressure of a loss of supply while repair works are being carried out.

Residents are advised that it may take two to three hours after repairs are completed for full water supply to return.

Anyone affected by this or with any inquires can contact Irish Water at 1850 448 448 or through twitter @IWCare.

Jurys Inn plans massive expansion that will create 55 jobs

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Galway Daily news Galway Hotel Jurys Inn plans massive expansion

Popular Galway hotel Jurys Inn is planning a massive expansion that will nearly double its workforce.

Jurys Inn wants to extend its hotel on Quay Street by adding two new floors to the main building, and adding an entirely new wing facing the Corrib.

The new wing will be a four storey extension connected to the main building at every level.

The extension will add 89 new bedrooms to the Galway hotel, as well as a restaurant/bar on the ground floor and internal reconfiguration.

Other work that will be done as part of this project includes a single storey extension to the reception area, and landscaping works facing onto the river Corrib and Father Griffin road/Quay street.

This project is a massive expansion to the Galway hotel, which currently has 130 rooms.

The owners say that the space is needed to cater for the growing number of tourists expected, as a lack of hotel space in Galway has been highlighted by Fáilte Ireland.

The European Capital of Culture designation for Galway in 2020 is expected to draw large numbers of tourists to the city.

According to the owners of the Jurys Inn, Isreali company Fattal, the expansion will result in the creation of 55 new jobs at the Galway hotel, nearly doubling its workforce.

Plans for the expansion were submitted to the city council on February 26, and a decision is not due until April 22.

Public submissions about this proposal can be made to the council until April 1.

Young man rescued from the Corrib

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Galway Daily news Woman dies after entering the Corrib

A man in his 20s was rescued after going into the water in Galway city this morning.

The young man was seen going into the water at Nun’s Island in the early hours of the morning before being rescued.

Gardaí, and emergency services attended the scene, and the Lifeboat was launched at 3:35am.

The young man was rescued from the water and brought to University Hospital Galway, where he is not believed to be in a serious condition.

Galway Fire and Rescue praised everyone involved in the rescue for their work under difficult conditions.

“While the city was sleeping soundly last night our crews from Galway City Fire and Rescue Maroon Watch and City Retained Crew were hard at work using their Swift Water Rescue Technician Skills,” a Facebook post read.

“A long difficult incident in extremely challenging conditions of the fierce River Corrib had a positive result.”

“We would like to thank the bravery of all our crews involved as well as our friends in the Galway Lifeboat and Galway Ambulance service who played an instrumental supporting role this morning.”

€10,000 available to Galway groups for Community Weekend

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Galway Daily news Fewer than 4,000 remain on pandemic unemployment in Galway

Community groups across Galway can use a €10,000 pot to host the country’s first National Community Weekend in their area.

The Big Hello, which is being funded through the Department of Rural and Community Development, takes place over the May bank holiday weekend (4 – 6 May).

East Galway’s Minister Ciaran Cannon is encouraging all community and residents’ groups across Galway to apply for funding to host an event.

“This new initiative, ‘The Big Hello’ will support communities to host events in their local area in order to strengthen community ties and help tackle the problem of social isolation,” said Minister Cannon.

“I want to thank Minister Michael Ring for making this funding available.”

The event is being organised Minister Ring’s Department in partnership with representatives of Public Participation Networks, Local Community Development Companies, Volunteer Ireland, Young Social Innovators, Macra na Feirme, Street Feast, An tOireachtas and Change X.

“In a world where people are spending less time in their communities and more time at work, it is important to find new ways to connect people and focus on the importance of neighbours,” said Minister Ring.

For more information, visit https://drcd.gov.ie/bighello/

Record numbers come to drive-thru Ash Wednesday in Glenamaddy

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Galway Daily news record numbers come to drive thru ash wednesday in Glenamaddy
Lent Asshes

St. Patrick’s Church in Glenamaddy is catering to the modern Catholic on the go, as seen by the record breaking numbers who came to the church’s drive-thru service this Ash Wednesday.

Traditionally Irish Catholics would go to their church on Ash Wednesday and be blessed with a cross of ashes on their forehead.

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, and the ashes on the forehead symbolise a repentance of sin.

But for a number of years now St. Patrick’s has been putting on a drive-thru service for people who don’t have time to stop in at the church on their way through the morning run.

Instead from 8am to 9:30am, people can pull up outside the St. Patrick’s in Glenamaddy and a priest or volunteer will apply their ashes.

A post on the church’s Facebook page on Wednesday morning celebrated the success of the event, saying it was their best year yet.

“Record numbers attended the Drive Thru Ashes this morning outside of St. Patrick’s Church. Mass will be celebrated at 7pm this evening in Glenamaddy,” the post read

Cúirt na Coiribe to squeeze more bedrooms into apartments

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Galway daily news Cúirt na Coiribe gets permission for renovations to add more bedrooms to apartments

Cúirt na Coiribe student accommodation apartments on the Headford Road have been given planning permission for renovations to add more bedrooms to a number of apartments.

A planning application was made to the city council to reconfigure 22 apartments in Cúirt na Coiribe to add an additional 22 bedrooms to them.

The plans consist of alterations to four apartments on the ground floor, and a further six each on the first and second floors, to give each an additional bedroom.

Six apartments on the third floor/attic level of the building will also be renovated to add an additional bedroom to each.

These changes will result in the existing bedrooms in each apartment being reduced in size.

The city council requested that the developer submit a fire safety report to show that the alterations wouldn’t make the building non-compliant with regulations.

It was originally intended that the six bedrooms on the third floor would each get two extra bedrooms, but that was revised down as unfeasible.

Other works being done include installing 12 Velux skylights and replacing the courtyard doors.

The city council granted planing permission for the renovations with a total of three conditions attached.

Cúirt na Coiribe made headlines last May when it raised its prices for the upcoming year by a dramatic 18 percent, a massive rise in prices that was unprecedented at the time, but has since been mirrored at other places like Menlo Park Apartments.

Deadline approaches for public comment on busking bylaws

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Galway Daily news Deadline approaches for public submissions on busking bylaws

Members of the public in Galway who want to be heard on the proposed busking bylaws the city council is bringing forward have little time left to say their piece.

The closing date for public submissions on the draft busking bylaws currently being advanced by the city council is 4pm this Friday, March 8.

This is the second attempt by the city council to introduce bylaws that would regulate busking in the city centre’s protected streetscape.

The city council passed bylaws last year, but due to a legal technicality had to go back to the drawing board.

Central to the bylaws is a ban on any performer using amplification from performing before 6pm in certain areas.

The Galway Buskers Community is opposed to these bylaws, saying they will place unreasonable restrictions on buskers that will drive them out of Galway.

Niceol Blue of the Buskers Community said that another part of the bylaws falls afoul of the constitution.

One article in the bylaws is a ban on a buskers saying or singing “anything that is likely to cause alarm, distress or offence”.

This is incompatible with Article 40 of the constitution guaranteeing Freedom of Expression, she said.

The Galway City Business Association recently released a statement supporting the council’s efforts to bring in busking bylaws.

The GCBA said “street performance and busking are time honoured art forms which enhance the attractiveness and colour of the city”.

But the groups added the bylaws are needed to prevent “nuisance, disturb public amenity or adversely affect the ability of commercial premises to conduct business; the right of local residents to peace and quiet and the safe passage of pedestrians.”

Anyone who wants to have their say can make a submission at city hall or by going to galwaycity.ie/busking.

Galway truckers to feature in new TG4 documentary series

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Galway truckers feature in a new documentary series which starts tonight (7 March) on TG4.

 Truckers na h-Éireann, starting at 9.30pm, outlines the lives of dedicated people working in Ireland’s haulage industry.

  The series aims to show what draws people to the challenging industry and what keeps them hooked once they’re in it.

Time pressure is always a huge factor, and the number of young men entering the industry is going down.

Among the Truckers featured are Aodan MacDonncha and Marty Mannion from An Cheathrú Rua and Paul Kelly from Tuirín.

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Bus Eireann is looking to get more women behind the wheel

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Galway Daily news Families to receive refunds for school transport fees

Bus Eireann is looking for new drivers nationwide, and the public transport company is particularly keen to add more women to its roster.

Spokesperson for Bus Eireann Joe Sheridan said the company wants to encourage more women to apply for positions with them, including as bus drivers.

“Traditionally the majority of our drivers have been male but that is changing, and we want to encourage more women to consider it as a career option.”

“We hope that by attending one of our open days, in Dublin, Cork or Galway, interested applicants will see that it is an attractive career option, and one that it is equally available to men and women,” he finished.

An information session for anyone interested in a career with Bus Eireann is being held in Galway this Saturday from 10am to 4pm.

If someone wants to book a place at the information event, they simply have to email Bus Eireann’s local office in Galway

As well as drivers, Bus Eireann is also recruiting a number of Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Mechanics this year and the company is also encouraging applications from females for these positions.

Those attending the open days around the country have an opportunity to meet with women who are currently working as drivers with Bus Éireann, as well as with operational and HR staff who can talk through the role.

Favourite takeaways for people in different areas of Galway revealed!

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The food scene in Galway is booming, but what is your area’s favourite takeaway?

Deliveroo has revealed the ordering trends for people in different areas across Galway, and where you reside apparently has a lot of influence on what you order.

Students at our third-level colleges show a shared love for carbs, but while students at NUI Galway can’t get enough of Soft Tacos from Tolteca, GMIT goers opt for the trusty Meatball Marinara from Subway.

Galwegians love Mexican and Asian food, but homegrown Supermac’s retains its title as delivery of choice for the loyal residents of Newcastle.

Ballybrit, home of the Galway Races, keeps the homegrown race going with their favourite order from Galway-native Xian Street Food.

And in the epicentre of Galway City, Eyre Square residents are firm meat-eaters, with the Bacon Blue Burger from Wholly Cow Burger coming out on top.

Galway’s Favourites by area

Eyre Square

The Bacon Blue Burger from Wholly Cow Burger

Newcastle

The Mighty Mac Burger from Supermacs

NUIG

Soft Tacos from Tolteca

GMIT

Meatball Marinara from Subway

Ballybrit

Sweet and Sour Chicken from Xian Street Food

Renmore

Steak Sandwich from Subway

Salthill

Fried Calamari Rings from High Cafe

A spokesperson for Deliveroo said: “Deliveroo is all about giving people the freedom to eat what they want when they want and Galway’s eating habits reflect our unique preferences across different cities and townlands.

“It’s also really great to see local and Irish restaurants hold their own among newer influences and fusions.”

Galmont Hotel launches new Fitness and Leisure centre

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Galway Daily news Galmont Hotel unveils new fitness centre

The Galmont Hotel & Spa recently completely a major expansion and refurbishment of its gym and leisure facilities under new management.

Newly christened as the Energize Fitness & Leisure Facility, The Galmont has added significantly to facilities that were already present for a fitness and wellbeing experience for people of all ages and levels.

Under the management of Ronan Moore, the new facility includes additions such as two new fitness studios, a HIIT Room, along with the latest Precor and Exigo equipment.

For people looking for a more guided experience, Energise is offering members classes across a range of disciplines for every fitness level.

When asked what charterised their service Ronan said, “At Energize, we, as a team of fitness professionals, aspire to deliver tailored and personalised service and training  for all members and guests to our newly revamped and luxurious, motivating and expansive  surroundings.”

He added that the changes they’ve introduced make them the “ideal” fitness centre for Galway city.

“We’ve responded to new trends with this recent investment of in excess of €100,000 in high quality facilities and equipment, and introduced an excellent range of classes,” Ronan said.

These new additions build on the impressive facilities that were already present such as an 18-metre indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and outdoor hot tub looking over Lough Atalia.

Standing alongside it is the wonderful Spirit One Spa, where guests can relax their muscles and unwind after a workout.

Energise Fitness is just adjacent to the Galmont Hotel & Spa, with membership starting from €40 per month.

The Galmot unveiled its revamped fitness and leisure facilities at a recent breakfast launch where local sports and fitness buffs shared their approach to staying in shape.

The event was hosted by sports commentator, performance coach and Galway Girl, Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh alongside Galway football and hurling stars, Johnny Heaney and Padraic Mannion, Ladies GAA Captain Tracey Leonard and Connacht Rugby’s Dave Heffernan.

The Galmont Hotel & Spa General Manager, Stefan Lundstrom, said the revamped Energise Fitness is just one part of a €1 million investment in upgrading the hotel’s facilities including the bedrooms, Meetings Rooms, Ground Floor and Veranda Lounge areas.

“Investment in our Hotel is key to continuing to deliver a best in class guest experience, every time,” he finished.

Apple Athenry saga goes on as Supreme Court reserves judgement

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The long running legal wrangling over planning permission for the Apple data centre in Athenry goes on as the Supreme Court declared yesterday that it would issue a ruling on a later date.

The Supreme Court heard the latest round of arguments at NUI Galway on Wednesday as part of the appeal against An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant planning permission to Apple for stage one of for the project.

The Irish Times reports that at the conclusion of the hearing Chief Justice Mr Frank Clarke said the court was reserving judgement for a later date.

Though Apple dropped out of this case and abandoned plans for the Athenry data centre last May, the appeal continues between An Bord Pleanála and two local residents.

The state applied to join the case on the side of An Bord Pleanála as the outcome of this case could have an impact on planning decisions future data centre projects in Ireland.

Apple first received planing permission for stage one of the proposed €850 million project, consisting of the first of eight data halls, in August 2016.

That decision was appealed by local objectors Sinéad Fitzpatrick and Allan Daly from Athenry.

Central to the objectors case is the argument the board should have had to consider the environmental impact for Apple’s ‘masterplan’ of eight data halls, not just the one they were seeking permission for at the time.

The state said the project was not being split up to avoid environmental obligations, and that the appropriate environmental assessment was carried out for the planning permission sought at the time.

Any future data halls which Apple sought permission for would also be subject to environmental consideration, it was argued.

When the appeal first came to the Supreme Court last year, the appellants argued that there were matters of European law at play, and that the court should refer those to the European Court of Justice.

The Supreme Court decided to hear the latest round of this case in Galway as part of the first ever time the court has sat in Connacht, and only the third time its sat outside of a courthouse since 1932.

This Athenry event will show you how to heat your home and cut your bills

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Galway Daily news Athenry event on having an energy efficient home

A free information evening taking place place in Athenry next week will have plenty of tips on how to have an energy efficient home.

Representatives from SEAI will be there to to advise on what grants are available under the Warmer Homes Scheme for energy efficient measures like insulation, ventilation and heat pumps.

Irish Rural Link are hosting this event together with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland at the Raheen Woods Hotel next Monday.

This is the third such event in Galway recently after other information evenings in Loughrea and Tuam.

Galway TD Seán Canney said there was standing room only at those two, with plenty of people eager to hear how to cut on their heating bills.

The free evening will take place at the Raheen Woods Hotel in Athenry at 7:30pm on Monday, March 11.

Design team appointed for new Clifden hospital

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Galway Daily news People in Galway urged to know their healthcare options for Bank Holiday

Plans for a new 50 bed Clifden hospital and nursing unit have taken a step forward as a design team has been appointed to the project.

Galway West TD Eamon Ó Cúiv said that a team is currently drafting designs for the new unit on the site of the existing Clifden District Hospital and St. Anne’s Nursing Home.

According to the Fianna Fáil TD, the plans include a 10 bed designated dementia unit.

That’s on top of two beds for respite and palliative care interchangeably.

He added that “in order to facilitate clients remaining in their own home for as long as possible and to avoid admission to the acute hospital in Galway, the administration of intravenous antibiotics will be part of the nursing provision in the new unit.” 

“In addition to the facilities, I am also advised that day care will be provided in the new unit.”

“We must ensure that there are no negative consequences for the progress of this project due to the overspend at the National Children’s Hospital.”

“It would be important for the Minister for Health to ensure that no such delays occur with projects needed urgently outside of Dublin because of this over-run,” concluded Deputy Ó Cuív.

Trócaire launches cashless donation boxes in Galway

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Galway Daly news Trócaire launches cashless donation boxes in Galway

Trócaire is going digital with a pilot scheme of cashless donation boxes at Supermac’s in Galway and Dublin.

RTÉ reports that Trócaire has decided to make the move to go cashless as fewer and fewer people are carrying change around.

Trócaire’s Director of Funding Gwen Dempsey said the move was a way to “future proof” the traditional countertop donation box.

The digital donation boxes are piloting at Supermac’s outlets at the Galway Plaza and on O’Connell street.

Supermac’s owner Pat McDonagh said the he got behind this programme because of the long association his family and businesses have had with Trócaire.

“We have supported the charity for over 30 years. In that 30 years we have donated €500,000,” he told RTÉ.

While it may only be in two restaurants now, McDonagh said that it’s planned roll out the cashless donation points in 100 outlets.

The pilot programme is a collaboration between Trócaire, Supermac’s, The Smart Group and Payment Plus.

Lent, which begins today, has always been a huge time of year for fundraising by Trócaire.

Ms Dempsey said the annual campaign over Lent gathers between five and six million euros every year.

But while the future might be cashless, the charity still distributes one million cardboard donation boxes boxes to homes, businesses, and parishes every Lent.

Portiuncula Hospital gathers patient experiences to improve maternity service

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Galway Daily news Portiuncula hospital maternity workshop

The maternity unit at Portiuncula Hospital recently held an information sharing day with current and past patients to discuss ways to continue improving the service.

‘Whose Shoes’ was attended by 24 women and 25 members of staff from the maternity unit, following a workshop format that’s been successful at other Irish hospitals.

The day consisted of an informal and relaxed space where women could talk about their experiences in the unit to help service providers better understand what patients need.

Deirdre Naughton, Midwifery Practice Development Coordinator at Portiuncula Hospital and the event organiser, said they got incredible feedback from patients.

“The women who had used our maternity services welcomed the collaborative approach and appreciated being able to interact and vocalise their feelings.”

The day involved discussions about true-life scenarios in the maternity unit to help identify areas where more could be done to meet the needs of women using the service.

“Having a mix of staff and mothers present allowed us to examine different perspectives and really made us think what it is like to walk in the other person’s shoes,” Deirdre Naughton said.

Council raises concerns about temporary surgery building at Merlin Park Hospital

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Galway Daily news Plans submitted for community nursing unit at Merlin Park Hospital

Galway city council has expressed multiple concerns about plans for temporary surgery theatres to tackle some of the backlog at Merlin Park Hospital.

The HSE submitted plans for a 613sq metre modular surgical theatre building at Merlin Park Hospital in January.

It is meant to help tackle the massive backlog of surgeries that have built up at Merlin Park since two theatres were forced to close in September 2017 due to leaky roofs.

But those plans have slowed down as the city council has requested further information from the HSE, expressing concern about multiple aspects of the application.

One big issue raised was the potential ecological impact of the project, which the council says is not properly accounted for in the plans.

It’s noted that the project is situated close to Merlin Park Woods, a protected habitat.

A cover letter included with the planning application says there would be negligible impact on flora and fauna from the development.

However, the council said “this statement does not appear to have been quantified by any kind of ecological assessment.”

“At a minimum, an ecological assessment screening should be carried out which addresses the potential impact of the proposed development on ecology, with particular regard to normal headline issues such as local biodiversity.”

The council also asked the HSE for more information about the intended lifespan of the modular building in the context of medium and long term plans for Merlin Park Hospital.

In general “There is a presumption against the use of temporary buildings for the purpose of providing healthcare facilities,” the council said, as they are “unsuitable to meet long term needs of these uses”.

Another issue raised was some confusion about future plans for one of the main surgery theatres in the hospital.

While the cover letter states that the prefab building would be a replacement to the main surgical theatre, which would be decommissioned, other parts of the application seem to contradict that according to the council.

“The cover letter also states that it is hoped the existing theatre could be used at some stage in the future to help decongest the University Hospital,” the council said.

The HSE was asked to clarify plans for the existing theatre to the council.

The HSE has six months to respond to the council’s request, or else the planing application will be considered withdrawn.

Waiting lists for elective surgeries at Merlin Park Hospital have reached staggering levels with the theatre closures.

A letter from consultant surgeons at the hospital to Health Minister Simon Harris said that as many as 1,500 people are waiting for surgery.

Climb Croagh Patrick with the Connacht Rugby team for Galway Hospice

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Galway Daily news Climb Croagh patrick in aid of Galway Hospice with the Connacht Rugby team

Climbing Croagh Patrick is one of the things that most every Irish person tells themselves they’ll do at least once in their life.

This summer you can take the opportunity to walk the mountain alongside Connacht Rugby players and local hurling legend Noel Lane to support Galway Hospice.

The hospice is holding its 8th annual sponsored climb of Croagh Patrick this June to raise funds for the Renmore care home.

“Over the years, the Croagh Patrick Climb has grown and has created many wonderful memories for all involved,” the hospice said,

“Lifelong friendships have been created and personal goals have been achieved along the way.”

“It might be your 1st time climbing Croagh Patrick or it might be your 100th time, but either way, we promise that you won’t regret it”.

Registrations for this year’s climb are now open, and anyone wating to take part can do so by going to galwayhospice.ie/climb/.

Once you’ve registered you can get in touch with the hospice fundraising team to get your Galway Hospice t-shirts and sponsorship cards.

This climb is taking place on June 15 and is open to all who want to support palliative care in the community, be they individuals, groups, club, or companies.

Shop Street Eason building on sale for €8 million

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Galway daily news Shop Street Eason building on sale for €8 million

The well known Eason building on Shop Street in the heart of Galway is on the market for €8 million.

The property is being put on sale by Eason in a scheme that will see them lease it back for the next 25 years as part of a larger sell of the company’s property assets in Ireland.

The Irish Times reports that the books and stationary retailer will pay €525,000 a year in rent for the continued use of the building to operate as normal.

Eason has called the building at 33 Shop Street home for the past 30 years, one of just three branches in Galway.

The retailer is selling 13 properties around Ireland, a mix of retail out lets such as its flagship store on O’Connell Street and other investment properties.

The sell-off is expected to generate €60 million in revenue, of which €20 million will be transferred to a new independent retail unit.

The remainder of the windfall will be distributed to the 220 odd shareholders in the company.

Commercial property agents Bannon are handling the sale, which comes with a guarantee from Easons Operations Ltd to cover 10 years of rent.

The total valuation of Eason’s property portfolio is somewhere in the region of €90 million euro,

This has resulted in the Eason Group being “significantly overcapitalised” relative to the needs of its retail business, which is why so much of that portfolio is being liquidated.

One of the largest stores on Shop Street, Eason was renovated in 2013 to create an open plan retail are on the ground floor.

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