Galway Bay FM News Archives
BREASTCHECK FINALLY COMES TO THE WEST OF IRELAND
Date Published: 17-Dec-2007
BreastCheck has finally come to the West of Ireland
The new BreastCheck unit was officially opened today at University Hospital Galway by Minister Mary Harney
Mobile screening units will be introducecd in the coming months.
Over the next 2 years, 60 thousand women between the ages of 50 and 64 will be invited for free breast screening at the units.
Letters will be sent out based on a database put together by BreastCheck
If women in the age category wish to check if they’re on the register they can log on to the website BreastCheck.ie or phone 1800 45 45 55, that’s a freephone number 1800 45 45 55
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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