Galway City Council has commenced a major tree clearing programme at Merlin Woods

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Community groups in Galway are calling for a pause on tree felling in Merlin Woods. For more on this, Caroline Stanley, founder member of the Friends of Merlin Woods Group. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.