Bradley Bytes – A sort of political column by Dara Bradley

Have you noticed the absolute state of Spanish Arch and Spanish Parade lately?

Maybe you’ve become accustomed to it. But next time you pass what is perhaps Galway’s most iconic site, along with the Cathedral and Eyre Square, take some time to take it all in.

Take a moment to observe and try to comprehend what Galway City Council has done to one of the city’s most famous and photographed historic sites.

Look for layers of ugliness. A dozen or so orange traffic cones in the inner layer closest the water’s edge, with red plastic hoardings and orange plastic netting. They’re strewn over the grassy area where people used to sit to enjoy the sight and sound of water where the River Corrib meets Galway........

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