Go ahead for Knocknacarra all-Irish secondary school following appeal
Galway Bay fm newsroom - City based Colaiste na Coiribe has been granted permission for a new school building in Knocknacarra.The all-Irish secondary school currently based on the Tuam Road has had plans for a new building granted approval by an Bord Pleanala subject to 19 conditions.
The development on the Ballymoneen Road was initially given the go-ahead by city planners in April but was later appealed.It comprises three-storey and part two-storey teaching blocks with a sports hall, outside play area and ball courts.City Cllr Catherine Connolly says the facility is key for the area and conditions stipulated by the higher planning authority include a gate and traffic management plan.