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CITY CONFERENCE ON REFORM OF CATHOLIC CHURCH

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Date Published: 05-Oct-2012

The Irish Association of Catholic Priests will hold an assembly in Galway tomorrow aimed at promoting real dialogue on reform and renewal of the Church.

Up to 400 priests, religious and lay catholics are expected to attend ‘Towards an assembly for the West’ which takes place at the Clayton Hotel at Briarhill from 10am to 4pm.

The meeting, which is broken into three key sessions, will have a number of speakers outling a vision for the future, with contributions from the floor.

Admission is free but booking is advisable on the website

associationofcatholicpriests.com

Fr Tony Flannery, who is based in the Redemptorist Monastery in Esker, returned to public ministry earlier this Summer after being silenced by the Vatican for his criticisms of the Church.

Speaking to Galway Bay fm news, Fr. Flannery says lay people should become a real voice in the Church.

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Galway has country’s largest population of young people

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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

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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

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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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