Galway Bay FM News Archives
FINAL FUNDING TRANCHE FOR HISTORIC CITY LANDMARK
Date Published: 09-Jul-2012
The final portion of funding for the fisheries tower restoration has been approved today.
35 thousand euro has been allocated by Galway City Council to rebuild the footbridge and watchtower at Wolfe Tone Bridge.
Together with todays funding boost and a financial pledge of 100 thousand euro from Inland Fisheries Ireland, the tower will be given a new lease of life after it became unsafe to use three years ago.
Work is expected to begin after the summer following the completion of a report by Inland Fisheries into the design and construction of the footbridge which is now set to come in under the expected cost of 160 thousand euro.
Chair person of the Lough Corrib board of trustees, Councillor Padraig Conneely outlines what’s in store for the landmark site.
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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