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FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR DOUBLE ORDINATION IN TUAM CATHEDRAL TOMORROW
Date Published: 02-Jun-2012
Final preparations are underway in Tuam Archdiocese for the ordination of two young men to the priesthood tomorrow afternoon at Tuam Cathedral
The two men who will be ordained at 3 tomorrow afternoon will serve in the Archdiocese.
29 year old Rev Eugene O’Boyle is a native of Claremorris. He entered the seminary in August 2006 after completing a degree in Manufacturing Engineering in the University of Limerick.
His parents are Mary and Eugene O’Boyle.
The newly ordained Fr. Eugene will celebrate his first Mass on Monday evening in Claremorris Church.
Rev Shane Sullivan is 27 years old. A native of the United States, Shane studied for the priesthood for his home diocese of Duluth from 2004 – 2007 where he graduated in Arts and philosophy.
He transferred to Tuam Archdiocese in 2007 having Connemara links, his Dad Bart being a native of Cill Chiaráin while his mother’s name is Kathleen
The newly ordained Fr Shane will celebrate his first Mass on Monday evening in Cill Chiaráin Church as Gaeilge.
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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