Galway Bay FM News Archives
FINAL PREPARATIONS UNDERWAY FOR CITY IRONMAN EVENT
Date Published: 03-Sep-2011
Final preparations are underway in the city this evening as thousands of athletes and race enthusiasts arrive for the Ironman competition.
The event gets underway at 7 O’Clock tomorrow morning when participants will set out from Ladies Beach in Salthill for a 1.2 mile swim in Galway Bay.
This will be followed by a 56 mile cycle out to Maam and a 13 mile run around the city.
Galway’s first Ironman will be crowned at the finish line in Salthill Park.
Gardai have advised that motorists can expect some delays this evening along the Salthill promenade and on Rockbarton Road.
A number of road closures will be implemented across the county from 7am tomorrow morning to facilitate the event.
Full details are available on the Ironman website www.ironmanireland.com
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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