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City Council urged to install public toilets in the Spanish Arch/Claddagh area

Galway City Council is being urged to install public toilets in the Spanish Arch/Claddagh
Councillor Frank Fahy says there's an ongoing issue with people using the church grounds and local front gardens.
The Fine Gael City Central councillor is calling for the installation of temporary toilets until there are permanent restrooms to facilitate the large number of tourists.

Councillor says Athenry in "dire need" of new multi-use community centre

Athenry is a growing town in absolutely dire need of a new community and arts centre. 
That's according to local Fianna Fail Councillor Shelly Herterich Quinn.
She says community and sports groups are finding it increasingly difficult to find space to meet and train.
Councillor Herterich-Quinn says the only solution is a new multi-use facility. 

Mairead Farrell says Government "dramatically failing students" over lack of dedicated accommodation

The Government is "dramatically failing students" over a lack of capital investment in dedicated accommodation. 
That's according to Sinn Fein Deputy Mairead Farrell, who has raised the issue in the Dáil. 
She claimed year after year, the student housing crisis has gotten worse under this Government, with higher levels of panic setting in every September. 
Deputy Farrell wasn't impressed when told that very good progress has been made in recent years

Confusion remains over ticketing of drivers in Tuam town

There is still confusion over the ticketing system for parking in Tuam town.
Locals previously raised concerns that wardens are 'ticket happy', and this week's Tuam area council meeting has now heard similar problems.
The council has refuted claims that wardens are 'over-ticketing' for a boost in revenue, and says they are simply striving to ensure good traffic flow through the town.
Independent councillor Karey McHugh outlines one particular issue that is impacting the local business community:

Sense of neighbourhood to be key focus of city conference on urbanism

The second annual contemporary urbanism conference is taking place at Galway city's Hardiman Hotel tomorrow and Thursday
Irish and International speakers will focus on radical reformation of current planning to create livable neighbourhoods in Galway.
The conference is aiming to hear the voices of young people, residents, architects, planners, engineers and urban designers to create a collaborative panel. 
Chair of the Greater Galway Forum and President of the University of Galway Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh says the sense of neighbourhood will be the fulcrum

Sense of neighbourhood to be key focus of city conference on urbanism

The second annual contemporary urbanism conference is taking place at Galway city's Hardiman Hotel tomorrow and Thursday
Irish and International speakers will focus on radical reformation of current planning to create livable neighbourhoods in Galway.
The conference is aiming to hear the voices of young people, residents, architects, planners, engineers and urban designers to create a collaborative panel. 
Chair of the Greater Galway Forum and President of the University of Galway Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh says the sense of neighbourhood will be the fulcrum

Community groups in Tuam to benefit from ready-to-go plan for new community centre

Community groups in Tuam are set to benefit from what's being described as a ready-to-go plan for a new community centre.
Independent Councillor Karey McHugh has been working with the second division of the Scouts, which has a building on the Old Road in Tuam.
The group has agreed to open up the facility to other groups, and Galway County Council will seek funding to develop it further.
Karey spoke to Sarah Slevin about the plans, and believes it will progress quickly:

Community groups in Tuam to benefit from ready-to-go plan for new community centre

Community groups in Tuam are set to benefit from what's being described as a ready-to-go plan for a new community centre.
Independent Councillor Karey McHugh has been working with the second division of the Scouts, which has a building on the Old Road in Tuam.
The group has agreed to open up the facility to other groups, and Galway County Council will seek funding to develop it further.
Karey spoke to Sarah Slevin about the plans, and believes it will progress quickly:

Community groups in Tuam to benefit from ready-to-go plan for new community centre

Community groups in Tuam are set to benefit from what's being described as a ready-to-go plan for a new community centre.
Independent Councillor Karey McHugh has been working with the second division of the Scouts, which has a building on the Old Road in Tuam.
The group has agreed to open up the facility to other groups, and Galway County Council will seek funding to develop it further.
Karey spoke to Sarah Slevin about the plans, and believes it will progress quickly:

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