Festival row solved as council overcomes racing hurdle

PLANS for Galway City Council officials to attend the city’s famous racing festival turned out to be false starts — but following discussions yesterday some may be able to enjoy the ride.

Management at Galway City Hall informed staff they intended next Wednesday and Thursday to be normal working days — despite Galway Plate and Ladies Day taking place on those dates.

That flew in the face of an unwritten agreement that usually the offices closed at 11am on those days to allow staff the option of heading for the track.