Galway Bay FM News Archives
CALL TO REVIEW SPEED LIMIT ON MONIVEA ROAD
Date Published: 17-Jan-2013
There are calls for a review of the speed limit on the Monivea Road near the airport and the by-roads that lead off it.
It follows a meeting of the Traffic Joint Policing Sub-Committee where the current 40 kilometre limit past the Briarhill National School was described as "ridiculous".
Chair of the sub-committee Cllr Michael Crowe says people are getting caught and fined needlessly while the roads off it have a limit of 80 kilometres.
Members also discussed the size of signage to indicate the current 50 kilomtre per hour limit on Bothar na dTreabh in the city.
Deputy Eamon O Cuiv said if Gardai went to Bothar na dTreabh, every car would be pulled and speed limits need to be made practical.
He suggested that tertiary roads should all be made 50 kilometres per hour and that this is a national problem.
The Joint Policing Committe is now to write to the County Council to ask that the speed limit on the Monivea Road stretch is reviewed along with the side roads that connect.
Chair of the Traffic sub-committee Cllr Michael Crowe says a fairer speed limit is needed there
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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