Press Release - KNOCKNACARRA COMMUNITY CENTRE: STOP WAITING - START BUILDING

Press Release

KNOCKNACARRA COMMUNITY CENTRE: STOP WAITING - START BUILDING

Speaking today AJ Cahill Said:

"The continued lack of community facilities in Knocknacarra is increasing social problems and damaging the community fabric in Knocknacarra. As the recession deepens, more people will be made unemployed and become idle. The absence of these facilities reduces the activities available for young and old. The lack of facilities will become more acute over the next 2 years. Galway City council is broke and the development levies paid by each homeowner have been spent.



The people of Knocknacarra can have a community centre, indoor pool & sports facilities that meets the needs of all young and old alike. These facilities can be located in the heart of Knocknacarra. These facilities can provide a “home” for community groups such as the active retirement association, "Mother & Toddler" groups and drama groups.

Other communities across the country have provided these facilities for themselves by looking to themselves. Land is available, €300,000 euro is sitting in a bank for this purpose for years. The community can if it wants have exactly the facilities it needs and wants, 14,000 people can service a community mortgage for example by way of a local lotto. It is time for the community to stop waiting on false promises and start building. If I am elected I will work with the People of Knocknacarra to put a community centre and related facilities in place or not seek re-election."

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AJ Cahill

Independent Candidate
Galway City Council West Ward