Accessibility

Roadworks on the side of a road, surrounding by red barriers to remove a gate

Campaigners welcome the removal of kissing gate at Terryland Forest Park

March 5, 2024 NUIG Newsroom

By Michelle Geraghty Veteran environmental and community campaigner welcomed the commencement of work to remove…

A wheelchair accessible seesaw in a playground. Each side of the seesaw is large enough to push a wheelchair on to the surface. One side is lime green and the other side is light blue. There are no people or wheelchair users using the seesaw

Access to wheelchair-accessible seesaw in Westside Park hindered by kissing gates

February 23, 2024 NUIG Newsroom

By Michelle Geraghty A wheelchair-accessible seesaw in Westside Park playground is inaccessible for many wheelchair…

In for foreground is a kissing gate, which is a U-shaped steel barrier with a hinged swinging gate in the middle. The swinging gate means only one side is open at any time. In the background is a walking and cycle coastal path through a green park

Kissing gates still hinder accessibility despite Council’s pledge to implement pilot scheme

February 12, 2024 NUIG Newsroom

By Michelle Geraghty Galway City Council announced plans to remove or replace three so-called ‘kissing…

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Accommodation fears grow in wake of eviction notices to 14 local families

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