Large group of protestors gather at City Hall in call for floodlights at Cappagh Park

Galway Bay fm newsroom - A large group of protestors have gathered at City Hall this hour in a call for floodlights at Cappagh Park.

It comes as city councillors are gathering for their monthly meeting where officials are set to present a comprehensive report on the matter.

Using its own funds, Knocknacarra Football Club installed temporary lights a number of weeks ago to use during the winter, however, the city council ordered that they be removed.

The park is located beside a Special Area of Conservation.

The group argues a lack of lighting is leaving up to 900 children without a training facility.

More from the protest at 4....