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CITY BUSINESS CHIEFS DIFFERENT VIEWS ON NORTHERN SHOPPERS
Date Published: 29-Dec-2012
TWO chiefs of business organisations in Galway city have expressed different views on North of Ireland people coming to Galway to shop during the festive season.
More Ulster people are thought to have come South to do seasonal shopping this year, due to the troubles regarding flying the Union flag, with demonstrations disrupting trade in many Northern towns.
In an interview with Galway Bay Fm Anthony Ryan, President of the Galway City Business Association, said some shoppers were coming to Galway because of the demonstrations in Northen towns.
But in this week’s "City Tribune" Michael Coyle, CEO of Galway Chamber of Commerce, said the boost to trade in Dublin, due to the Northern troubles, did not trickle down to Galway city or county.
While both men had similar views regarding Dublin and border towns benefiting most from additional shoppers, due to the Northern demonstrations, Anthony Ryan said Galway, to a lesser extent, also benefited.
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
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.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
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.