Galway Bay FM News Archives
CROWDS UP SLIGHTLY BUT BETTING DOWN AT BALLYBRIT
Date Published: 31-Jul-2012
The attendance at Ballybrit was up slightly on last year for day one of the Galway racing festival but both tote betting and betting with the bookmakers was down.
Seventeen thousand 710 people enjoyed the sunshine, 140 more punters than last year but they wagered less.
Punters bet 1.4 million with the bookies, 52 thousand euro less than last year while the tote turnover of 599 thousand euro was 64 thousand down.
Sports stars were out in force for the opening day at Ballybrit including Ireland soccer international and Wolves star Stephen Hunt, Connacht rugby captain Gavin Duffy, Munster legend David Wallace and Leinster’s Eoin Reddan.
Headford’s Aoife Kenny won the title of most appropriately dressed lady in a fitted red dress with black trim, red hat and red shoes, judged by Galway miliner Suzie Mahony and TV3’s Noel Cunningham.
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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Galway minors continue to lay waste to all opponents
Gardaí and IFA issue a joint appeal on summer road safety
Marathon Man plans to call a halt – but not before he hits 160 races
