Galway Bay FM News Archives
DANA CONSIDERING HER POSITION IN PRESIDENTIAL RACE
Date Published: 13-Oct-2011
Claregalway resident Dana is considering her position in the presidential election
The Independent candidate is not campaigning today in the wake of serious accusations being made about a close family member
Towards the end of last night’s Prime Time debate Dana said vile and false accusations were being made against a family member, attempting to implicate her and destroy her good name
In a statement to Galway Bay FM News, Dana said "all possible lines of enquiry are being pursued with prosecution authorities in the United States"
Dana made the announcement on Primetime in the belief that the accusations were to be published in a newspaper today
However no such story has appeared yet which means Dana herself put the story in the public domain
Although Dana can’t officially withdraw from the race at this stage because her name is on the ballot paper she can unofficially withdraw
This would mean she would stop canvassing and doing publicity, both of which she has suspended for today
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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