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BELCLARE MAN DIES IN KNOCKDOEBEG CRASH
Date Published: 20-Feb-2011
THE man who lost his life in a two vehicle collision at Knockdoebeg, on the road between Lackagh and Knockdoe, last evening is from Belclare.
He has been named locally as Sean Lenehan, aged 43, from Gurrane, Belclare.
He was pronounced dead at the scene after a collision involving his motorcycle and a car.
The accident happened at approximately 4.30 last evening (Saturday)on the side road off the N17 leading to Lackagh and about a mile from Lydon’s Cross.
Sean Lenehan was travelling from the Lackagh direction towards the N17 at the time.
His body was removed to University Hospital Galway. The woman who was driving the car was traumatised but uninjured.
A section of the road at the scene of the collision was closed off to facilitate a forensic investigation. This section of the road at Knockdoebeg has now re-opened.
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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