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Paddy sits Leaving Cert exams in a hospital bed
Date Published: 16-Jun-2011
by Peter Horgan
The nephew of prominent Fianna Fail politicians has been taking some exams of the Leaving Certificate in hospital this week.
Paddy Kitt, nephew of ex-Government Fianna Fáil Ministers Áine Brady, Michael Kitt and Chief Whip Tom Kitt, has been forced to take his Leaving Certificate French and Biology papers from the confines of his hospital bed.
Paddy, the son of Proinsias Kitt, was struck with a virus on Wednesday morning during an exam and was rushed to University Hospital Galway. Paddy is a student of St. Joseph’s Patrician College “The Bish” in Galway City Centre.
The school authorities organised a supervisor in order for Paddy to sit his French exam Wednesday afternoon and his Biology exam yesterday morning.
The Salthill teenager is hoping to attend NUIG next year and study Business and French, and was hoping for at least a B3 in his French exam.
Paddy had to undergo painkilling injection after sitting his Biology paper yesterday, as to have it beforehand would have made him too drowsy to take the paper.
The examinations run until June 24 for Leaving Certs.
For more on this story, see the Galway City Tribune.
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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