Galway Bay FM News Archives
FORMER EYRECOURT CONVENT SOLD FOR QUARTER IT’S PREVIOUS VALUE
Date Published: 02-Mar-2013
A former convent in the South of Galway has sold for 285 thousand euro, ten thousand euro more than its reserve price, but approximately a quarter of its valuation at over 1.15 million Euro two years ago.
The property was one of many sold at a distressed property auction in Dublin which concluded last evening(Mar 1).
The old convent at the square in Eyrecourt, which comprises a former recording studio and gym sold for 285 thousand euro and was owned by World famous singer/song writer Roger Whittaker.
A two bed apartment on the Spanish Arch in the city sold for 163 thousand euro- that’s 68 thousand euro MORE than its reserve price.
A B&B, Portarra Lodge, Moycullen was sold for 267 thousand Euro to angler Michael Canney.
Meanwhile, a commercial building at the Square in Dunmore was withdrawn from auction.
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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