Galway Bay FM News Archives
COMMUNITY IN ARDRAHAN SHOCKED AT LOCAL MANS MURDER
Date Published: 13-Nov-2009
The local community of Ardrahan is today coming to terms with the news of local man Finbarr Fahy’s murder.
Garda forensic teams are continuing to comb the house of murdered pensioner Finbar Fahy for clues.
A team of investigators from the Dublin-based Garda National Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrived at the scene in Tullira, Ballinduff this morning.
Local Superintendent John Healy from Gort Garda station, who’s heading up the murder investigation says everything is being done to find the perpetrators of the crime.
Gardai are continuing house to house inquiries in a bid to jog people’s memories.
The body of the 77 year-old retired farmer was discovered at his home along the N18 on Wednesday morning.
A post mortem examination showed he died from blunt force trauma to the head
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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