Dominick Street to get major facelift

DOMINICK Street in the city is to be given a major facelift next year after three decades of campaigning by local businesses and residents. Next Summer, work is set to begin on a major pipelaying and road resurfacing project that could take up to three months.Despite fears over major inconveniences, the plans have been welcomed by local traders, who said they will provide a much-needed boost for the area. Already, Galway City Council has provided a total of 13 new lights on Dominick Street Upper and Lower. And next year, a new drainage system will be linked to Mutton Island, while ducting will also be put in place to avoid future road works in the area.“The street has seen a real transformation in recent years and is becoming a real Latin Quarter, but the footpaths are in an awful state and something really needs to be done. There are...