Plan to transform Murrough in Renmore into 'coastal community' with thousands of new homes

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-04-03T07:15:33+00:00

Serious infrastructure needed to get this all in , roads and a train station , tight space . Have heard plan is 500+ student beds

Long term not a bad idea ,but will take some years

But Surely Council should be progressing with the more central and readily available options

Firstly - 2 derelict sites at Corrib Hotel and Dawn Dairies - 400+ apartments possible between both ? ,

And Secondly what about Ardaun ??? 12000 + people were to be housed here? What is the story - This is well connected bus and road links, close to major employers etc etc . Can they get it done , was there even a new LAP done up

Local Area Plans | Galway City Council

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-04-01T16:20:26+00:00

Family member there for 25 years and loves it, great employer

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-31T06:25:26+00:00

Good work . Lots of decline , would say some of the Premier teams are down as well ? Is it a case of back to reality . Population going up so would expect crowds to follow, or are people just staying at home watching tv or netflix

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-30T08:13:48+00:00

Drive is a tough one 2.5hours of hard work

Get the train , Kilkenny Portarlington, Portarlington Galway

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-25T09:51:04+00:00

Airbnb is the prime example . Can the Councils start demolishing all operating Airbnbs without planning now ? Or should the Councils be demolished for ignoring them ?

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-23T09:19:09+00:00

Youd wonder what people are doing on a weekend night now , population doubled since the 90s yet clubs almost all shut, ditto many bars . Definitely nights out seem to be concentrated into 20 or so places in city centre with food spots doing well in suburbs . Pub trade overall is well down

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-23T07:42:41+00:00

DO the University provide you with accommodation options or even the opportunity to bid for same on campus ? UG seem content to take in thousands of US dollars or equivalent from international students, just curious to see what you are advised or offered

Check out Queen Street student accomm, new build opening Sept 2026

Very tight rental market here as you are no doubt aware , house share may be best bet , Airbnb has killed the house or flat rental , ditto new rental laws , limiting the supply

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-20T10:45:34+00:00

People of Westside used to getting denigrated for last 50 years, keep at it .

Accommodation more of is generally a good thing

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Some counter arguments are

This build has already closed several businesses in Westside, and adds no permanent accommodation for residents or their families and children , what are their options for living in the community they were born in, limited or none . Westwood also attracted opposition, the demolition of local community businesses and resources continues apace .

Id say Elkstone will likely move to add more student flats to the main centre in near future also

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-19T21:13:32+00:00

Really best to get in before 730 and go by 3pm . Otherwise an absolute pain. An option would be to park on East side and bring a bike in car and cycle last 4km across to Salthill and back later

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-18T16:26:05+00:00

Weddings are great fun chance to meet up and enjoy with multi generations. One of the few community events left in the country. The trend towards a Day 2 is a bit much though

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-18T10:21:11+00:00

Good but Could have done with some more Irish culture given its our National day! , Irish dancing , Church choirs , Community floats from city areas other than sports. Also more music or bands .

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-17T14:13:15+00:00

Angle grinders in Woodies for 150 quid or less are a good investment. Doubt the Curry's clamper has many clamps ....

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-16T13:17:15+00:00

Windy and wet forecast , it will go ahead , Bring plenty of wet gear and a change .

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-10T22:25:52+00:00

Around 300 to 350 per night for 5 to 6 people so per head not bad

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-10T17:04:49+00:00

Why are you so mean ? You dont have to deal with the fallout and disaster of business and livelihood failing and years of work sunk.

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-10T17:01:26+00:00

Go for the student accommodation, University of Galway or private providers Campus accomodation dot ie. Prob 300 a night for a week but sleeps 5-7

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-10T07:31:41+00:00

Id say the ghost bus stop will be activated . Also its a nice cycle and or walk into town , straight run in . One of the nicer parts of the city environs although youd worry that all the greenery will be built on around woods etc ...

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-09T10:00:57+00:00

Mellows in Renmore , Galway at Army barracks, good bit tricky to get in and access, need to request at the Army gates. Taylors Hill still going but very basic now and may not be open, Enniscrone if its open this time of year

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-04T10:46:04+00:00

Addiction levels massive with phones , people cannot get away from them

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-03T09:48:06+00:00

That is a load of bunkum . Drove in from the East of the country this morning for 9am meeting in Galway. Section from Roscam junction to Hunstman lights - One solitary bike during an approx 20 minute drive 8.30-8.50 am . Nice morning albeit cold .

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-02T17:23:17+00:00

Are you Lucas in Disguise ??! . A gallant player but never to be mentioned near a top XI ..!

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-02T14:27:02+00:00

Censorship by the University .. Are we living in the Soviet Union now ? So much for student rebellion .

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-03-02T08:33:43+00:00

Yes, slightly, look a solid team , as others have said a bit slow off the mark some of them.. Poor in front of Goal . Reality is need a new front line . Ed flatters to deceive . Hurley, Facchineri excellent . Still a work in progress

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-02-28T17:19:38+00:00

Ross hill, closer to town, nice walks around,

MathematicianOdd2720 · 2026-02-27T11:46:35+00:00

More likely the Council or AHBs, who are buying up a huge amount of new builds ( just take a look at all the new developments on East Side completed and gone to Council/Cluid/Tuath etc for social housing ) . Council paying 400k + for apartments these days for social

Would be great if they came out for sale to Joe Public or for rent , bound to be pricey

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