Loughrea Town Commissioners, Minutes, 1952 - 1955

Volume of minutes of proceedings of the Commissioners meetings, includes resolutions such as:-

• ‘Resolution adopted by Galway Borough Council at meeting of Council on 21/1/55 “That since the much discussed policy of Decentralization has been defeated by the attitude of the Dublin Civil Servants our efforts should be directed to persuading organizations to hold their conventions and annual Meetings at Provincial Venues and that to this end representations be made to such National Organizations”.  This resolution was read and unanimously adopted…’ (p3).
• Provision of local Museum Section 57, L.G. Act, 1955, was read which stated - ‘Council of a County or Corporation may with the consent of Minister contribute to the funds of a Society, Committee or other body providing a museum etc…’ (p20, see also p23, pp28-29 regarding Diocesan museum).
• ‘The Members brought to the notice of the Asst. Co. Manager the great want and necessity for the provision of a Public Weighbridge in the town of Loughrea…’ (p80, see also p85, p94).
• ‘..The Board unanimously agreed to change the days of monthly meetings from the second Wednesday to the second Monday in each month to facilitate Mr M Carty, T.D. (p89).
• ‘Re Bridewell Premises. Proposals for the conversation of the Bridewell into a Town Hall were placed before the Assistant Co. Manager by the members present. The Asst. Co. Manager informed the meeting that a Demolition Order was being made by the County Council, who with the Town Commissioners were joint owners of it. Mr Devine, Acting Chairman, said he was informed that certain persons were prepared to pay £450 for the Bridewell as it stood….’(p96, see also p99, 101
• ‘Board Failte Eireann Read Letter dated 10/8/’57 addressed to M Carty Esq., T.D., regarding proposed Plaque for Seamus O’Kelly the Poet & Playwright, stating that the general policy is to supply Plaques and Historic information notices, only for buildings up to and including the 18^th century, the letter added that the matter would be pursued further’ (p99, p101, p104).
• ‘Official Guide for the Town: The Editorial for the Guide was submitted and perused when it was noted there were errors and omission sin same.  After discussion on the omission of the Diocesan Museum, Mount Carmel Convent, the Golf Course and particulars of Architecture & Stained Glass in St. Brendan’s Cathedral the Board declined to accept the Editorial as at present, and agreed to refer it to the Editorial as at present, and agreed to refer it to Rev. Fr. P.K. Egan C.C., Ballinasloe for suggested improvements’ (p115, see also p119).