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FIRE SERVICES TACKLE FIRES IN MOUNTBELLEW ROSMUC AND INVERN
Date Published: 02-May-2011
Galway fire services are attempting to control bog and gorse fires fires in East Galway and Connemara this lunchtime.
Gorse fires in the Rosmuc and Invern areas were reported this morning.
Salthill Gardaí say they have been made aware of the situation, but have received no report as to the extent of the fires in either area.
Meanwhile, Fire services are continuing to monitor a smouldering fire in the Mountbellew area that threatened several homes last night.
Mountbellew Gardaí are also monitoring the fire at bogs in the Springlawn/Gurteen area which is still smouldering this lunchtime.
Last evening, fire crews from Mountbellew, Roscommon, and others areas were drafted in to fight the blaze with the help of a Helicopter.
Two houses in the area were saved from the flames, however local Gardaí say the blaze claimed several hectares of forestry that belongs to Coillte.
This is the latest in a series of bog and gorse fires to take place in the Mountbellew area over the past few days.
County Councillor Michael Connolly says he fears the bog fire could re-ignite in the coming days
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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