Student Name: Avril Timmins

Student ID: G00261343

Course: Bachelor of Business in Rural Enterprise and Agri-Business

Module: Rural Resource Planning

Lecture: Ivan McPhillips

(Connell, 2016)

Menlo Castle is a scenic devastation of a 16th era fortress. Its tranquil environment conceals

it’s ironic and tender past it is associated with. It is located on the outskirts of Galway on the

banks of the River Corrib, the fortress belonged to the Blake family from the 1600 to 1910.

The Blake’s were a wealthy family in Galway in 1592. They were in possession of wide-range

of assets in the counties of Mayo, Clare and Galway.

The Blake’s put their own mark on the fortress, they added a Jacobean mansion to the

castle in the 17th era. In 1910, tragedy struck the fortress, a fire broke out and took the lives

of Lord and Lady Blake's daughter, Eleanor, and two maids.

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Most of the castle was demolished due to this tragic incident. Today you can see the

fortress enclosed with ivy covered walls. The picture was taken across form the River Corrib

which delivers an attractive setting to the River Corrib walks (2016 © Galway Tourism Travel

Guide, 1).

Acknowledgments

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I would like to convey my sincere gratitude to everyone who made it possible to complete

this Project. A special appreciation goes to my final year project Lecture; Mr. Ivan McPhillips

whose involvement was inspirational throughout the project. He assisted me in correlating

my project particularly in writing it.

I would also like to concede with great gratitude to the vital role of the staff of the Library at

GMIT, who gave me the approval to use all the essential equipment to complete the project.

I have to thank the direction of other supervisors in the project presentation that have

enhanced my presentation skills thanks to their comments and advice.

Table of Contents

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Cover Page……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………1

Acknowledgments………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..3

Table of contents………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….4

Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5

Geographic area and boundaries…………………………………………………………………………………………6

Map of Area…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………6

Topography and soil types……………………………………………………………………………………………………7

Brief history of settlement in the area………………………………………………………………………………….8

Demography and social structure………………………………………………………………………………………14

Economic activities and employment…………………………………………………………………………………17

Services available……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….19

Community/local development group organisations and activities…………………………………….22

SWOT Analysis……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………25

Profile summary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………27

Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….27

Recommendations……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..28

Bibliography……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29

Introduction

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This project aims to do a profile summary of your area, the area that will be researched

throughout this assignment will be the Bushy Park area in Galway City which used to be a

rural area before the city expanded and Bushy Park was incorporated into the City and

became an urban town. The websites that will be used in this project will be as follows;

small area statistics 2011, small area statistics 2006, census 2016 preliminary report and so

on. And recommendations will be made.

Geographic area and boundaries

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Bushy Park is positioned off the N59 Moycullen to Galway road, Bushy Park is 4km from the

city centre which makes it easily accessible, it is approximately about a 15minute drive or a

30 to 40minute walk. The N59 is considered the least trafficked road into the city with travel

times to the National University of Ireland Galway (N.U.I.G.) and University Hospital Galway

of 5 minutes during off peak times to 10 minutes during rush hour (An Roinn Oideachais

agus Eolaíochta, 2007).

Map of Area

(Google Maps, 2016)

Galway was established by an Anglo-Norman settlement; it was developed on the east bank

of the river by the De Burghs in the early thirteenth era. By the early fourteenth era, a solid

city was starting to thrive as an outcome of trade (Glenlo Abbey Hotel, 2016).

Topography and soil types

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The River Corrib, divides Galway City, it is the dividing line linking granite rocks to the west

and limestone to the east. The urban Habitats Inventory (2005) categorised the granite

rocks as acidic and inadequately drained, the limestone is alkaline (calcareous) and

absorbent. In certain segments of the area there are considerable amounts of icy deposits,

mostly boulder clay. This can be clearly seen adjacent to the shoreline joining Silver Strand,

Blackrock and Renmore. The soils that lies on top of the rocks and icy deposits are mainly in

a little depth of brown earths and rendzinas, that are linked to grey-brown podzolics, gleys

and peat. These are shown in orange on the map below. the soils in grey on the map below

also, are known as lithosols. These soils are associated with rock outcrop and peat (Gardiner

and Radford 1980) (Galway City’s Baseline Environment, 2011).

Galway City Area Soils Map

(Galway City’s Baseline Environment, 2011)

Brief history of settlement in the area

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(Tacitus, 2016)

In the 12th era Galway City got its name from the river, the river today is now known as the

Corrib. 'Gaillimh' used to be the Irish name for river, the actual connotation is not clear-cut,

the reason for this is that a report states that the name of the daughter of an Iron-age lord

who was drowned in the river. New research shows that stone implements gives the

impression that there may have been human habitation at the location since neolithic times.

A dun was built; this indicates that there was a settlement of fishermen in the Claddagh.

In the 13th era, Richard de Burgo was over the Anglo-Normans, he conquered Connacht and

took over the dun in 1235 from the O'Flahertys, he established a fortress there which

belonged to the O’Flathertys. The O'Flahertys tried to fight back but did not succeed.

1270: Richard de Burgo constructed a wall, Galway was protected by a fortress, it became

known as a walled town. roughly 25 acres were covered.

14th era 1312: additional walls were built as Galway City developed it became distant from

the Anglo-Norman settlements this was because of the revitalisation of native Irish

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authority. 1320: saw St. Nicholas church of Myra being constructed as parish church for the

town.

15th era 1450; this is when the townhouses came into existence, there were 14 Families

known as the Tribes, they were in the top civic life. Subsequently, Richard III (1452-1485) a

character from this time emancipated Galway from the authority of the successors of the de

Burgos. The charter permitted the vote of a mayor and two bailiffs. This gave Galway a self-

government.

St. Nicholas church, was ruled by the diocese of Tuam. The notables were not in favour of

this, they forced to have the Pope Innocent VIII (reign 1484-1492) to distribute a Bull so the

parish in Galway so it wouldn’t be controlled by the diocesan. Instead Warden would be in

charge by accompanied by eight vicars. The Warden were voted in by the 14 tribes, he was

present until 1840. By 1484 Galway had civil and ecclesiastical independence, its isolated

whereabouts granted it the reputation of a town.

Many medieval towns, their Infrastructure was created by wood and thatch, Galway had

two fires, in 1473 and 1500, from this the town was reconstructed in stone.

16th era; saw Galway trade with the continent for a hundred years. They exported fish to

Spain, wool and leather, they imported fruit, oil and wine. They were under the direction of

many mayors who were amongst the 14 tribes, the town prospered during this period.

17th era; The Free School was recognised 1580, it thrived due to the expanding city and the

increasing population, enrolment extended to 10,000. In 1627 it was instructed that all

outsiders were to be flogged out of the city. Sadly, the organisation shut down in 1652 as

part of the post-Cromwellian weakening.

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) was in battle with the king, this ended in bad news for Galway.

1651 Sir Charles Coote capitalised on the city through land and sea. In 1652 Galway was hit

badly by the famine. All Catholics were force out of the city, the townhouses of the 14 tribes

were seized and handed over to soldiers of the occupying forces in lieu of pay. They were

destroyed due to the war.

18th era; saw Galway recover and begin to prosper, the War of William and James ended

this. Under Penal Laws, these Laws were first meticulously put into effect, Catholics

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experienced setbacks in education, being in possession of property and civil rights. 1750

religious acceptance was inhabited into primary concern, the reason for this was to make

cash from trade and industry. The wealth was water-based as the river's power was

harnessed to authority by a series of mills, breweries and distilleries.

19th era was a period of little progress which lasted the Famine 1846 - 1848. This famine

was all over Ireland. The population of Ireland was suggested to be about 8 million. 1850 the

population decreased to 6 million, this happened because people decided to emigrate to

England, Scotland, North America, Australia and New Zealand. People had to go too Galway

port to reach the destination of the United States. 1849 Queen's College Galway opened its

doors, 1851 the first railway connection to Galway was launched. The population fluctuated

13000 in 1911.

20th era Galway had a lengthy recuperation; Salthill, became integrated into the city this

speed up economic recovery. The Claddagh use to be a fishing neighbourhood that was

distant from the city it continued to exist throughout history with its individual philosophy

and customs unbroken, thatched cabins began to appear behind the Dominican church.

1934 Galway Corporation decided to pay attention to health and hygiene; the small houses

were destroyed, the roads were tarred, houses were constructed to house the population.

Today Galway is known to be the quickest developing city in Europe. Wealth has come back

with a vengeance. During summer Galway has a lot of different festivals which keep the city

busy, Galway has returned to its extraordinary pre-occupation with trade, commerce and

the making of money.

The 14 Tribes: Were initially Anglo-Norman they came into power after 1450. Lynch was the

most powerful family; they were responsible for 84 mayors to the town. it was restored in

the sixties by its actual owners, the Allied Irish Bank, there main interest was in well-

organized profitable banking other than maintaining the world around us. The other families

were: Athy, Blake, Bodkin, Browne, D'arcy, Deane, Ffont, Ffrench, Joyce, Martin, Morris and

Skerritt (History of Galway City, 2007).

Property-owner Robert Martin, Bushy Park, Galway City. This townland was in the

procession of Proprietor, a small share of it was let to 6 tenants in plots of £3 a year each.

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The soil was excellent, arable pasture and meadow. They Produced wheat, barley, oats and

potatoes (O'Donovan's, 2016).

(Dwyer, 2016)

Bushy Park School

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1837 St James’ National School Bushy Park was recognised, it used to be positioned beside

the main Galway-Moycullen road.

1973 planning permission was approved to construct a new school; this was due to the

increasing population. It improved the area, new estates popped up such as Dangan

Heights’ and Bushy Park Lawns’. Through this Bushy Park was submerged into the city.

1983 another extension was approved. It consisted of four classrooms, P.E. Hall, an Office, a

Staff Room and Library. 1980’s saw the P.E. Hall converted into two classrooms. 1993 a new

P.E. Hall was to be constructed.

2006 saw the school being revamped again, this was due to the fact that the Bushy Park

area was increasing in size and there was also a requirement for better education in the

area.

2011 Bushy Park school undertook another project which extended the school, this added

additional classrooms, 4 support rooms and further ancillary accommodation, complete

with stairwells and lift.

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2014 Bushy Park school embarked on another project. They invested in All-Weather Astro

Turf pitches. The school now has three soccer pitches, which are also used as Gaelic pitches

as well. The project was completed in 2015.

Bushy Park school has 16 mainstream classrooms, with great support and ancillary

accommodation, a school library, a well-equipped gymnasium and fantastic All-Weather

Astro Turf Pitches.

There are 400 pupils enrolled in Bushy Park school at present and 22 teachers. The staff is

made up of: 16 Mainstream Class Teachers, 4 Special Education Teachers, 1 Language

Teacher (English), Administrative Principal, 3 Special Needs Assistants, School Secretary, and

Caretakers (St. James' National School, Bushypark, 1).

Demography and Social structure

The Bushy Park area use to be a rural town, prior to this it was densely populated years ago,

due to growth and expansion in the Bushy Park area it has become incorporated into the

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city. The early 90’s saw an increase in the population due to a baby boom, people living

longer due to a better health care system and by substantial net migration. This is the same

distance as the national trend where the speed of economic development replicated a 75%

rise in the quantity of people employed relating to 1990 and 2007. The table below states

the population in the Bushy Park area, which has increased substantially throughout the

years. The health in the area is good overall there is very little illness in the community.

Table (1)

(CSO, 2011)

The 2006 Census displayed an increase in the population in Galway, there was a rise of 10%

in the population between 2002 to 2006. This was greater than the national average rate of

8.2%. Galway had the greatest growth rate out of all cities in Ireland. Throughout this period

the number of households increased by 20%, double the growth rate of the population. It

gave rise to a considerable drop in the average magnitude of households

(dev_report2011_inside_Layout 1 - Galway City Council, 2011).

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(dev_report2011_inside_Layout 1 - Galway City Council, 2011)

To attain these targets, there will have to be concentration on the enactment of both

national and regional plans on which the targets are recognised. Plans to fund the important

infrastructural venture to convey the amenities that are vital in assisting the requirements

of a growing population. The Expansion policy will have a lifespan up to 2017. The DECLG

said the policy ought to think about adding three years of progress bringing the necessities

up to the year 2020. The timespan of the Policy involves a six-year appraisal period of the

RPG and will allow examining of regional and national plans and the assessment of cogency

of the targets at that point namely 2016. The regional population targets are highlighted as

a total for the region. The total for the Gateway for the city and environs from the Census of

Population. In the situation of Galway, the census environs are minor in relation to area and

population (dev_report2011_inside_Layout 1 - Galway City Council, 2011).

It is recognised that accepting the NSS targets signifies an increase in population forecasts

establishes a sustained growing economy and determined by a plan at national level and an

investment plan driven by Galway Gateway. Utilising the targets for 2010, 2016 and 2022

set out by the DECLG, the population and household development figure set out in the table

below recognise that there will be a decrease household size. The forecasts in the table

below set out the number of households that could possibly be established in the Gateway

area as an outcome of the rising population 6,850 households in the period 2009 to 2017

(dev_report2011_inside_Layout 1 - Galway City Council, 2011)

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(dev_report2011_inside_Layout 1 - Galway City Council, 2011)

Economic activities and employment

Table two indicates that the Bushy Park area is a well to do area as there is a high

percentage of people who are employed and are at the top of their profession, the table

also would give you an indication that people in the area can afford to spend money on

discretionary services.

Table (2)

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(CSO, 2011)

Table three indicates some of the industry’s people are employed in. The table tells a story

as it indicates that there are more men employed than women, Commerce and trade is the

only occupation where men and women are almost equal.

Table (3)

(CSO, 2011)

Galway City needs to recognise the direction its going in and where it wants to be for the

future. In order to accomplish this, we need a vision which looks at development, the

necessary infrastructure that needs to be implemented and what resources are required to

entice investment into jobs. The DECLG suggest that the population will increase by 90,200

people by 2017. This would advocate that to meet the requirements of the population there

would need to be an increase of 6,000 jobs by 2017, indicating that the existing levels of

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work patterns hold. This is attained by utilising the unchanged participation rates in the

labour force as presently, and supposing that the capacity workforce is the same as it is

presently, which is 70% of the population. It is deemed that a minimum figure is the

commuter pattern rate, it assumes that the town profits from an important influx of

participation from employees’ who are coming from the outskirts of the town. It is

suggested workers’ targets should improve the participation rates from the workforce.

Suggesting that the commuter workforce stays unchanged a percentage of the labour force

it would be 40%, it assumes an additional 2,400 jobs which would bring the figure to 8,400

jobs up to the year 2017. Another prospect that must be taken into account is the large

scale of employers that will be illustrated to the planned industrial sites in the outskirts of

the town in the future and though a targeted rate for job development it is suggested that

the resources for some of these jobs will be positioned around the county. It is problematic

to make suggestions concerning job targets as the description of the work is diverse and

focused on world-wide effects and where control of current work in any valuation is an issue

to think through. Even a crude measure suggest that it is adequate to give a steer towards

growth and strategy needs (dev_report2011_inside_Layout 1 - Galway City Council, 2011).

Services available

This table looks at people who are commuting to work in the Bushy Park area, most people

travel by car, maybe if there were more greenways developed more people would travel by

foot and also cycle. Galway is trying to sort this issue out at the moment but it is a slow

process. It would improve the overall health of the community and also the population.

Table (4)

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(CSO, 2011)

The Galway Transportation Unit (GTU) came into effect in 2008. It emphasis of the GTU to create a

cohesive transport system for Galway City with an importance of a greenway services. It will update

the traditional plan of the GTPS and bring it towards the implementation process. A policy indicator

on transport has been directed by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport Document

Smarter Travel - A Sustainable Transport Future 2009-2020. A combined request has been made

with Galway City and County Councils for backing Smarter Travel Areas, this will allow the city to

convey a top of the range maintainable transport system, GTPS supported a settlement plan

passageway at Ardaun. It will develop serious mass to advocate and maintain public transport. The

GTPS stated that this will be a bus established solution. The emphasis of the GTU has extended the

distributing of the service, firstly enhancing the current services following the robust foundations

assessment of bus transport started in a Strategic Bus Study 2006. The study - Galway Public

Transportation Feasibility Study 2010 advocates enhanced bus systems, to be supported by an

east/west service by a quick transport system which will expand and be devoted to quick transport

system direction eastwards into Ardaun and with a link to Galway Airport. Schemes for

enhancement in bus linkages, will be connected with restrictions for car transit, it could be in the

procedure of pricing schemes for car parking/decrease in car parking in the city, this will not apply if

there is reserved options in the Plan. To facilitate commuter’s carparks will be near to bus systems

this will be on the east and west of Galway. There are suggestions for a multi-modal transport

interchange at Ceannt Station as part of a mixed–use urban quarter this will enhance bus and rail

services. The interchange will accommodate the long-term estimated transport requirements of

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Galway and the western region. This strategic venture is an additional investment in Transport

21/NSS. The Strategic plan was chosen as a transit hub, it will need the station site to be

reconstructed in a maintainable way and to a planned scale for all of the West Region in expectation

with commuter facilities, which will be included in the service. It would incorporate a double tracked

connection for Athenry. The Western Rail lies between Ennis and Athenry. Services on this system

most deliver options to commuters who journey to and from the catchment parts of this rail line to

Galway. The second process of the Western Rail should develop as soon as feasible. The Docklands

should be renewed and the reinforcement to utilise the Headford Road this will develop prospects

for employment and commercial services in the locality of a transport service. The continuing

progress on strategic routes – M6/N6, N17, N18 is vital for the Gateway improvement and to

connect the Gateways to the Atlantic Gateway Corridor. The requirement is to remove traffic from

regional travel, it was advocated by the GTPS and it was intended as a bypass route known as the

Galway City Outer Bypass (GCOB). Creation of the GCOB will enhance the transport strategy for the

city. It will relieve traffic, improve road space, that can be amalgamated into bus/cycle lanes. The link

for the accepted component of this route is an earmarked passageway of this strategy and

passageway for another design opportunity for the western segment which will be highlighted when

expansion suggestions are being reflected on. It is vital for Galway that this road is built in full and

that the N18/N17 – Gort – Tuam (57km) is developed quickly (dev_report2011_inside_Layout 1 -

Galway City Council, 2011).

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(geo.galwaycity.ie/devplanflipbook/pdf/DevPlan_20112017, 2011)

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Community/local development group organisations and activities

The table suggests that there is a high level of education in the area, as there is a high

number of people in the community with Postgraduate, Diplomas and Degrees. This would

mean that the area is well educated, and that education is highly valued.

Table (5)

(CSO, 2011)

This table establishes the areas people have decided to study, and have an interest in, Social

Sciences, Business and Law have the highest percentage of people perusing studies in these

areas, this is an interesting study as there is more women going into this area of study than

men.

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Table (6)

(CSO, 2011)

The overarching objectives of the Progression Strategy were constructed by the

thoughtfulness of national, regional, local strategies and policies. They aim to construct on

subsequent expansion plans accept on-going links between future plans and outside the

lifecycle of the present plan term. The aim signifies the main concerns of the Council in

regard to upcoming expansions and utilises resources in the town. They result in the public

meeting procedure with the prophecy aimed at the Galway City Development Board

Strategy (GCDB) Gaillimh Beo agus Briomhar 2002-2012. This GCDB prophecy enhances a

robust connection with respect towards strategies and goals that donate to the idea of

shared inclusion, the enhancement of vital public development and the success of a user-

friendly atmosphere and economically optimistic city.

The planned objectives of the Expansion Plan are to:

• Advocate equitable and maintainable economic expansion that will allow Galway to

achieve its part as a National Gateway and a Regional Centre, delivering work prospects and

suitable facilities.

• Utilise the Gateway to make the most of the economic progress of the area.

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• Deliver a constructed and normal atmosphere that is of extraordinary superiority and that

provides decent and excellent quality of life for inhabitants and guests and maintain

transport prospects.

• Advocate shared inclusion in agreement with the National Anti-Poverty plan 2007 and the

National Action Plan for Social Inclusion 2007-2016, the goal is to decrease and reduce

poverty levels in agreement with national targets.

• Assist in the enhancement of the aims enclosed in the GCDB Strategy Gaillimh Beo agus

Briomhar 2002-2012.

• Advocate the cutback of greenhouse gas emissions throughout positive procedures linked

with EU guarantees to tackle climate change

(geo.galwaycity.ie/devplanflipbook/pdf/DevPlan_20112017, 2011).

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SWOT Analysis

Strengths

The Bushy Park area’s population has expanded in recent years’ due to growth and

expansion in the region, a growing population is a strength, it means the Bushy Park area

can apply for more grants from the government in order to provide more facilities. People

are living longer in the area due to better health care. The Bushy Park area provides Primary

School education in St James National School which is discussed up above in detail. There is

a need to increase jobs in the Galway area this is an advantage because there would be

more people at work and it would create more revenue for the government. Galway City

has a few greenways which makes Galway more attractive and modern, it gives tourists an

incentive to come and visit, Galway City also has Bus lanes, which reduces some of the

traffic on Galway’s road and makes it easier for everyone to get around. The Dangan Pitches

are incorporated into the Bushy Park area which makes it a more attractive place to live in,

and it provides Sports for everyone.

Weaknesses

The Bushy Park region has a Church which is not being utilised enough, the reason for this is

because less and less people are going to mass, the reason for this is because all the

scandals that have come to light about Churches in general, Galway City is working hard to

gain the title European Capital of Culture 2020, if they slow down with projects this will be a

potential weakness. The fact that we don’t have a lot of Greenways indicates that less

people are cycling, and more people are driving to work so therefore the population is less

active and this may have implications on people’s health in the long run.

Opportunities

The Bushy Park area’s population has expanded in recent years’ due to growth and

expansion in the region, it means the Bushy Park area can apply for more grants from the

government in order to provide more facilities. The Bushy Park area has the Dangan Pitches

which gives people an opportunity to lead a healthy lifestyle by getting involved in Sport. For

example; Hockey, Gaelic, some people swim in the River Corrib in Summer, Running, Rugby

and so on. The Bushy Park region has a Church which is not being utilised enough, they say

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you should always turn a negative into a positive, the Church could be used to hold

community meetings and organise fun trips, this could bring young people back to the

Church, there is an opportunity for more jobs to be created in Galway City, so this might be

a good time to set up your own business in the area. Galway City needs more Greenways,

this is a good opportunity as it would better the health of Galway City and people in general

would be fitter, it would give them an incentive to take out the bike.

Threats

Galway City needs to recognise the direction its going in and where it wants to be for the

future. In order to do this, we need a vision which looks at development, the necessary

infrastructure that needs to be implemented and what resources are required to entice

investment into jobs. Galway needs people to invest in it as they plan to be a world class city

in innovation and creativity as they want to be the European Capital of Culture 2020, If they

take the foot off the pealed they could be passed out by another City, as there is other City’s

going for the prestigious title as well. Galway City needs more Greenways, if they do not

incorporate Greenways into are infrastructure system we will become backwards and fall

behind other counties, as a city we need smarter travel, more bus lanes and more public

transport.

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Profile Summary

The overall purpose of this assignment was to research the Bushy Park Area in detail. The

Bushy Park area use to be a rural area before it was incorporated into Galway City, it

became amalgamated into Galway City due to an increase in population and new estates

being built, such as Bushy Park Lawn and Dangan Heights. Galway City is a vibrant and

diverse City, which values education, culture, and many more things. One of Galway’s main

objectives is to become a world-class city of innovation and creativity’ The Bushy Park area

is a prime location here as it is a 10minute drive away from NUIG and a 20Minute walk,

NUIG is involved in a lot of research in the IDA Park, one of the main projects they are

involved in at the moment is Making Waves Galway 2020 (making waves galway 2020, 2016)

which they linked up with other colleges. All the ongoing projects and research in Galway is

creating a city that people will desire to live in, to work in and to visit (Economic Baseline

Summary Overview, 2015). The bushy park area has Dangan Playing fields where there are a

number of sports being played, for example; Hockey, Gaelic, some people swim in the River

Corrib in Summer, Running, Rugby and so on. The Bushy Park area has very little farming in

it. The Bushy Park area has one of the highest peaks in Galway City so therefore it has

amazing views over the City.

Conclusion

To conclude the overall assignment consisted of doing a summary on your profile area. The

area that was in question throughout this assignment was the Bushy Park Area. The first

area that was discussed was the Geographic area and boundaries, the findings show that

the Bushy Park is positioned off the N59 Moycullen to Galway road and it is about

20minutes away from the City Centre. The second area that was research was Topography

and soil types, it was discovered that The River Corrib, divides lines linking granite rocks to

the west and limestone to the east. The urban Habitats Inventory (2005) categorised the

granite rocks as acidic and inadequately drained, the limestone is alkaline (calcareous) and

absorbent. Demography and social structure was also researched this looked at the

population, the population has increased over time, and this has created opportunities for

expansion in the area, throughout the years there has been a lot of new estates developed

this would provide opportunities for Economic activities employment and more

infrastructure in the area.

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Recommendations

The bushy park area should incorporate a health system into the area as they do not yet

have any medical Centre, as the population in the area is starting to age. There should also

be a crèche in the area for young children as there is a high percentage of people working in

the area. The Bushy Park area has Glenlo Abby hotel and the West Hotel which is close to

the area as well it would add value to the area if there was a Leisure Centre added on to

both of these hotels’. There are a lot of people cycling in the area it would be nice if there

were greenways introduced into the road system to make it safer for all. There should be

public transport systems in the area because you have to walk a good 15minutes to reach a

bus stop.

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