Galway Bay FM News Archives
CITY BEACH CLOSED DUE TO E-COLI CONTAMINATION
Date Published: 22-Aug-2012
Grattan Beach in Salthill has been closed off for swimming after high levels of E Coli bacteria were detected in the water.
On the advice of the HSE, public notices have been put in place advising bathers not to swim there until the quality is restored.
In a statement, Galway City Council say the results of the most recent bathing water sampling taken at Grattan Beach show levels of Ecoli which breached EU mandatory permitted levels.
The council adds that the excessive rainfall over the past week is a major contributory factor to the increased levels of bacteria detected.
The public in Cork is experiencing similar difficulties where public notices were posted last week warning against swimming in seven beaches.
This was because of high levels of the E coli bacteria in the water.
Cllr Peter Keane says the city council will not be found wanting in dealing with this issue but it’s disappointing in the final days of the school holidays.
Acting Director of Services for the Environment Francis Mullarkey says people must obey the notices for their own safety.
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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