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26 LOTS TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER IN CITY AUCTION
Date Published: 20-Jul-2012
26 lots are set to go under the hammer today in one of the city’s largest ever property auctions.
Values in the varied portfolio are set as low as 30 thousand euro.
The list includes a family style home in Mullan Mor on the Tuam road with an advised minimum value of 90 thousand euro, and another on College Road in the city with an AMV of 100 thousand.
The lot also includes a 3 acre land site in Barna with a minimum price tag of just 30 thousand euro and a large farm in Athenry.
O’ Donnellan and Joyce Auctioneers are hosting the event which includes city and county properties.
It gets underway in the Victoria Hotel in Eyre Square at 3 this afternoon [Jul 20].
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.