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EMERGENCY SERVICES TACKLE FRESH GORSE FIRE IN MAAM CROSS
Date Published: 04-Apr-2013
The fire services have been called to tackle a fresh gorse fire in Maam Cross in Connemara this afternoon.
It follow’s a night of multiple blazes across the west Galway region with crews out until the early hours of today.
Galway bay fm news reports one unit from Clifden and another from Mayo are now at the scene after received a callout just before 12.30.
It follows gorse fires overnight in Doon East in Oughterard, Waterloo Bridge, east of Clifden town, Cill Chiarain and in Recess.
Between all incidents, crews were battling blazes from 5 last evening with many leaving at 7 this morning when the spread of fire was controlled.
Substation officers are still observing certain areas in case any pockets reignite.
A forest fire was also brought under control in Letter in Moycullen after crews worked from 3am, assisted by Coillte.
Such gorse fires follow a weekend of countywide blazes as the cold and dry weather continues.
The fire services are urging the public to stay safe and keep away from the scenes of such blazes.
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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