New Posts For Thread: GALWAY RACECOURSE TO CLOSE FOR 2 YEARShttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30444943/galway-racecourse-to-close-for-2-yearsJOHN MALOONEY ON RADIO TODAY, THERE ARE 6 PROPOSED ROUTES FOR THE NEW OUTER RING ROAD . 4 GO THROUGH THE RACECOURSE. OF WHICH ONE IS A PROPOSAL TO GO UNDER THE RACECOURSE WHICH COULD LEAD TO NO RACING IN GALWAY. INTERESTING TIMES AHEADThere isnt a snowballs chance in hell of Galway races not taking place even for one year.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30444943/galway-racecourse-to-close-for-2-years?post_id=543679003#543679003There isnt a snowballs chance in hell of Galway races not taking place even for one year.Mon, 23 Feb 2015 15:52:53 -0600Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway could be without a race meeting for two years if the proposed city bypass cuts through the Ballybrit facility.The manager of Galway Racecourse says a bypass route through the racecourse would have a ‘drastic effecthttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30444943/galway-racecourse-to-close-for-2-years?post_id=543676679#543676679Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway could be without a race meeting for two years if the proposed city bypass cuts through the Ballybrit facility.The manager of Galway Racecourse says a bypass route through the racecourse would have a ‘drastic effectMon, 23 Feb 2015 13:14:15 -0600The fact that someone somewhere is planning to spend 750 million on projects rejigging Galway is a bit mind boggling . No doubt its associated with Euro handouts , and when I see roads in various underpopulated places all over Europe I wonder abouthttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30444943/galway-racecourse-to-close-for-2-years?post_id=543676043#543676043The fact that someone somewhere is planning to spend 750 million on projects rejigging Galway is a bit mind boggling . No doubt its associated with Euro handouts , and when I see roads in various underpopulated places all over Europe I wonder aboutMon, 23 Feb 2015 12:24:49 -0600The reason Leopardstown lost their sprint track is they never objected,the compensation was so good the greedy Racing Board snaffled it.The fact the racecourse was almost gifted to them didnt bother them,the reason it was handed over for half nothinghttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30444943/galway-racecourse-to-close-for-2-years?post_id=543675693#543675693The reason Leopardstown lost their sprint track is they never objected,the compensation was so good the greedy Racing Board snaffled it.The fact the racecourse was almost gifted to them didnt bother them,the reason it was handed over for half nothingMon, 23 Feb 2015 11:49:53 -0600In a perfect world, when do they propose getting this started??https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30444943/galway-racecourse-to-close-for-2-years?post_id=543674893#543674893In a perfect world, when do they propose getting this started??Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:39:57 -0600Time will tell I suppose ...but I know what outcome I'd like to have my money on....https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30444943/galway-racecourse-to-close-for-2-years?post_id=543674749#543674749Time will tell I suppose ...but I know what outcome I'd like to have my money on....Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:25:54 -0600lets be honest the on course bookies would be decimated if it went.also the tote .id say bookies turnover for galway alone is a huge % of total yearly turnover.there will be lobbying of various groups,objections,counter objections,alternative plans,ehttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30444943/galway-racecourse-to-close-for-2-years?post_id=543674205#543674205lets be honest the on course bookies would be decimated if it went.also the tote .id say bookies turnover for galway alone is a huge % of total yearly turnover.there will be lobbying of various groups,objections,counter objections,alternative plans,eMon, 23 Feb 2015 09:55:47 -0600...have any...https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30444943/galway-racecourse-to-close-for-2-years?post_id=543674023#543674023...have any...Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:47:58 -0600Its not just racing people that will appeal though Paulie. Yes it may turn out to be a positive for the city in the long term, but if you have a family run business down there, race week will be pivotal to most peoples survival. I know Galway is a dahttps://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30444943/galway-racecourse-to-close-for-2-years?post_id=543674015#543674015Its not just racing people that will appeal though Paulie. Yes it may turn out to be a positive for the city in the long term, but if you have a family run business down there, race week will be pivotal to most peoples survival. I know Galway is a daMon, 23 Feb 2015 09:47:31 -0600not a hope paulie.too much money involved for everyone.https://community.betfair.com/irish_sports/go/thread/view/94110/30444943/galway-racecourse-to-close-for-2-years?post_id=543673945#543673945not a hope paulie.too much money involved for everyone.Mon, 23 Feb 2015 09:42:46 -0600