Galway Bay FM News Archives
35 PERCENT INCREASE IN CHRISTMAS PARK AND RIDE PASSENGER NUMBERS
Date Published: 07-Jan-2013
Galway City Council has reported a 35 percent increase in passenger numbers on the Christmas Park and Ride service.
Figures released by the local authority show that over 21 thousand people used the service last month compared to over 15 thousand 600 in 2011.
There was also a 20 percent increase in the number of cars parked up at Ballybrit Racecourse over the period.
Numbers have doubled since 2009 when 10 thousand 132 passengers used the facility.
Buses run every 15 minutes from 7am until 9.30pm Monday to Saturday and from 11am to 7pm on Sunday for a two euro all in cost.
Head of Galway Transportation Unit Joe Tansey says the figures show the growing level of demand for the service and efforts are continuing to secure a permanent site.
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.
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.
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.
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