Galway Bay FM News Archives
EARLY VOTING SLOW IN GALWAY IN REFERENDUM
Date Published: 10-Nov-2012
WHILE voting has been up to 4 or 5 pre cent so far in the city and Tuam less than two per cent have voted in some of the polling stations in East Galway in the Children’s referendum.
Voter turnout in Clifden has been slightly higher, but well below 10 per cent.
However the tiny number of people voting in some parts of east Galway is so low that some polling stations there could have the lowest turnout in Ireland.
Meanwhile in Clifden only 32 people out of 450 had cast their votes at one poling station in the West Connemara town.
The situation is similar in some of the city pooling stations with approximately five per cent voting so far in Ballybane and a similar figure for Tyrellan.
In Corrandrum 20 out of 520 had voted by this lunchtime but in most polling station the big rush is expected to be this evening.
Galway West as 145 poling station while there are 149 in galway east and all are open for voting till 10 o’clock tonight.
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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