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CITY HOTELS DOUBLE RATES FOR RACE WEEK
Date Published: 12-Jun-2011
Hotels have already more than doubled their rates for next month’s Galway Races.
That’s despite government claims that holidaying here represents good value.
A standard room on Ladies Day at some of the city’s most popular hotels could cost up to €440.
The Radisson Blu, G Hotel, Park House Hotel, Hotel Meryick and the House Hotel are charging between €310 and €440.
That’s up from an average of €160 a week earlier.
A spokesperson for one of the hotels has defended the rates by saying “hotels are struggling and revenue needs to be generated on popular dates.”
However, the Consumers Association of Ireland has accused the hotels of damaging tourism here by “bleeding customers dry.”
The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Leo Varadkar only last month unveiled a one-million-euro promotion urging Irish people to holiday at home.
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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