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Boost for Marine Institute as Prince Albert retraces Grace’s Galway steps
Date Published: 06-Apr-2011
Prince Albert II of Monaco signed an historic agreement to promote links between the marine institutes in Monaco and Oranmore during his visit to Galway yesterday (Thursday) on the final day of his State visit.
The memorandum of understanding was drawn up by the Marine Institute and the Oceanographic Institute in Monaco to foster an interchange of ideas in marine education, environmental protection, renewable ocean energy, and the ecosystem approach to fisheries management.
The memorandum was signed in the presence of Prince Albert, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney, Marine Institute CEO Dr Peter Heffernan and the CEO of the Oceanographique Institute Robert Calagno.
Afterwards the party took a tour around the research laboratories for 90 minutes and the Prince spoke to many of the 100 staff who had gathered for the visit.
Prince Albert said the agreement would benefit future scientific research for both countries and he welcomed the opportunity to visit the institute in Oranmore, which was still relatively young.
The internationally recognised Institut Océanographique last year celebrated its 100th birthday.
“If we can provide a little support for various programmes…and exchange date we are thrilled to do so,” he remarked to reporters outside the impressive national headquarters in Renville.
Minister Coveney said the visit supported the development of shared links in a range of activities on the marine in both Ireland and Monaco. As honourary chairman of the Institut Oceanographique and grandson of its founder, Prince Albert obviously shares the family passion for the sea.
“We look forward to a fruitful collaboration between our two organisations in raising awareness of the very real issues that face us in the years ahead," he stated.
See full story and photographs in this week’s Connacht 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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