Galway Bay fm newsroom - Car enthusiasts say they have "every right" to use Salthill this weekend as an event has been announced for Sunday.
It's been confirmed by organisers on social media - who say they're being unfairly portrayed in a negative light.
In a statement, the Galway Car Scene group say they pay road tax like all other road users - and they have "every right" to be in Salthill this weekend.
It comes as they've confirmed the event will be taking place there on Sunday as originally planned.
They add it's unfair to accuse them of blocking up Salthill and other parts of the city given the chronic traffic issues every day of the week.
They've also created an online petition calling for a designated place for car enthusiasts to go - which has so far gathered almost 250 signatures.
It claims the car enthusiast community in Galway has been unfairly painted as a negative and anti-social group.
The group say they're happy to go elsewhere, but say any time they try to find a venue they're shut out.
The event planned for Sunday has encountered significant opposition, much of which is based on a previous "Salthill Sundays" event held in May.
Those opposed say they're not against an event of this kind in principle - but they strongly feel that Salthill just isn't the right venue.
It's also argued that if the organisers want to be taken seriously, they have to engage with stakeholders like Galway City Council and Gardaí to ensure a well-planned and safe event.
