Galway Bay FM News Archives
FIRST COUNT TO BEGIN AT GALWAY WEST CONSTITUENCY
Date Published: 28-Oct-2011
Tallies indicate Michael D Higgins is the clear winner in Galway West at 57 % – representing 25 thousand 462 votes.
His nearest rival Sean Gallagher is at 18%, followed by Martin McGuiness at 10%, and Gay Mitchell at 4%.
David Norris is at 3% in Galway West tallies as is Claregalway resident Dana Rosemary Scallon.
Mary Davis has secured 779 votes in the constituency.
Claregalway Resident Dana Rosemary Scallon is at 3.4%.
The first count there is expected to commence at half past 3.
Turnout in Galway West is estimated to be at around 44%
In Galway East, final tallies put Michale D Higgins ahead.
M.D.Higgins: 45%,S.Gallagher: 29%,M.McGuinness: 11%, G.Mitchell: 6.5%
D.R.Scallon: 3.2%,D.Norris: 2.5%,M.Davis: 2.2%
Nationally..
First count results in the Presidential election are expected to start coming in from around the country in the next hour or so.
FINAL CLARE TALLY
99 of 170 boxes – 60%, Higgins -43.3, Gallagher – 32, McGuinness- 10.6, Mitchell- 5.6, Norris- 3.6, Dana – 2.8, Davis- 1.9
FINAL DONEGAL NORTH EAST TALLY
Martin McGuinness 31%,Sean Gallagher 28%,Michael D Higgins 24%, Dana Rosemary Scallon 7%,Gay Mitchel 5%,David Norris 3%
Mary Davis 2%
FINAL DONEGAL NORTH EAST TALLY
Martin McGuinness 31%, Sean Gallagher 28%, Michael D Higgins 24%,Dana Rosemary Scallon 7%, Gay Mitchel 5%,David Norris 3%
Mary Davis 2%
FINAL DONEGAL SOUTH WEST TALLY
Sean Gallagher 32.3%, Martin McGuinness 28.5%, Michael D Higgins 23%,Gay Mitchel 5%,Dana Rosemary Scallon 6%,David Norris 3%, Mary Davis 2%
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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Galway minors continue to lay waste to all opponents
Gardaí and IFA issue a joint appeal on summer road safety
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