Galway Bay FM News Archives
ATHENRY GEARS UP FOR PAUL HESSION’S OLYMPIC SEMI-FINAL
Date Published: 19-Aug-2008
Excitement is mounting in Athenry in advance of local sprinter Paul Hessions’ bid to make the Olympic final of the men’s 200 metre in Bei-jing today.
Athenry’s athletic hero might not hear the cheers and cries which will ring out this afternoon around the fields of Athenry when he runs in the men’s 200m semi-final, but neighbours, friends and colleagues in Athenry Athletic Club are with him all the way, willing him to secure a place in tomorrow’s Olympic final.
In the build-up to the big moment at 2.25 (Irish time) this afternoon, members of Athenry Athletic Club, along with Paul’s neighbours and friends are gathering in Dan’s Bar, North Gate Street, Athenry, from 2 p.m onwards to watch Paul’s semi-final race, on a big screen.
Athenry people, working in the city, are invited to join other members of Athenry Athletic Club for the thrilling race in a special get-together too at the Huntsman’s Bar from 2 p.m. onwards.
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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