Galway Bay FM News Archives
CALLS FOR AREA RESTRICTION ON SULKY RACING
Date Published: 18-Sep-2012
A Galway County Councillor is proposing that sulky racing be confined to specific areas.
Councillor Jim Cuddy told a meeting of the County Joint Policing Committee that racing the horse drawn carriages along the Headford road is posing a real danger to motorists.
He added that in some cases, animal welfare came into question, where horses are being forced to run at high speed alongside a convoy of vans or cars.
County Council Veterinary Officer James Casey told the meeting there were some areas prone to sulky racing, and it could be considered to review legislation which could exclude horses from some areas.
He also said that a new animal welfare bill was currently making its way through the houses of the Oireachtas.
The issue of loose horses on the Headford road area was also raised by Councillors at the meeting.
And Garda Chief Superintendent Micheal O’ Sullivan said people should not be in any doubt that prosecutions will be made where laws are breached.
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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