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CRANE ALARM HALTS FERRY LOADING AT GALWAY DOCKS
Date Published: 16-Apr-2011
The latest attempt to load two Aran Ferries onto a cargo ship at Galway Docks has been suspended once more.
The operation to transfer the ‘Clann Eagle 1’ ferry onto the deck of the ‘Thor Gitta’ Danish cargo ship was halted shortly after 2 o’clock this afternoon.
The ferry was lifted a short distance out of the water but lowered back down again after a safety alarm on one of the cranes sounded.
The Captain of the ship took the decision to halt the operation and sent technicians out to examine the cranes.
Mariners and divers had been working since 7 o’clock this morning to fit the slings around and under the boats.
The Admiralty order arresting the ship was also lifted this afternoon and the ship is now free to sail out of port.
The ferries have been dogged by bad luck since the ‘MV Pantanal’ ran aground off Casla Bay over two weeks ago, and three men were injured on board the ‘Clann na nOileán’ ferry last week.
Galway Harbour Master Brian Sheridan says it’s now going to be Monday at the earliest before the next attempt will be made to move the two Aran Ferries onto the ‘Thor Gitta’.
Meanwhile the original cargo ship which was meant to transport the two ferries, the ‘MV Pantanal’, sailed out of Galway Bay at 3 o’clock this afternoon.
The Marine Survey Office agreed to allow it leave Irish Waters after an investigation into why it ran aground in Casla Bay over two weeks ago was completed.
It’s bound for drydock in Bremerhaven in Germany for repairs and will reach there next Wednesday.
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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