By Olivia Hanna Residents in the Newcastle/Dangan area of Galway have been suffering because of the behavior of student residents, SIN has learned. Residents have dealt with student tenants for years, but there are still incidences of serious anti - social behavior. A representative for Fairlands Park shared with SIN; “We have had issues with students each year. This … [Read more...] about Local residents suffer because of student behavior
Newcastle
Westwood Hotel closes to pave way for student accommodation despite controversy
By Olivia Hanna The Westwood Hotel in Newcastle closed its doors on 1 October after being purchased in June 2017 by the Ziggurat Student Investment Fund. The Westwood is currently being demolished to make way for student accommodation to be built on the site. The proposal, approved by An Bord Pleanála last month, includes five blocks of apartments, making up a total of … [Read more...] about Westwood Hotel closes to pave way for student accommodation despite controversy