Galway Bay FM News Archives
ANOTHER CONNEMARA PARISH LOSES PRIEST
Date Published: 19-Jul-2011
Rosmuc and Camus in Connemara is the latest parish in the Diocese of Galway to be left without the services of a resident priest.
Dean Patrick Considine is retiring and he will not be replaced as parish priest.
This is one of the changes announced in the parishes of the Diocese of Galway today by Bishop Martin Drennan.
Dean Patrick Considine, PP, Rosmuc to be Pastor Emeritus.
Canon Eamonn Dermody, PP, Clarinbridge to be Pastor Emeritus.
Canon John O’Dwyer, PP, Oranmore to be Dean of the Diocesan Chapter.
Fr. William Cummins, PP, Mervue to be a Canon of the Diocesan Chapter.
Fr. Michael Brennan, PP, Lettermore to be Priest in Charge in Rosmuc also.
Fr. Michael Reilly, PP, Castlegar to be a Canon of the Diocesan Chapter.
Fr. David Murphy, CC, Church of the Sacred Heart to be Administrator in Clarinbridge.
Fr. Barry Horan, Galway Regional Marriage Tribunal to provide weekend supply in Rosmuc also.
Fr. Hugh Clifford, Further Studies in Rome to be CC, Church of the Sacred Heart.
Fr. Martin Whelan, CC, Cathedral to be formally appointed Diocesan Secretary also.
Fr. Kevin Blade, MSC, CC, Ballinfoyle to be PP, Ballinfoyle (12th September 2011).
Fr. Thomas Plower, MSC to be CC, Ballinfoyle (12th September 2011).
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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Galway minors continue to lay waste to all opponents
Gardaí and IFA issue a joint appeal on summer road safety
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