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FORMER MAYOR OF GALWAY SUPPORTS SEAN QUINN
Date Published: 31-Jul-2012
Former Mayor of Galway Michael Crowe says he would have joined supporters of bankrupt businessman Sean Quinn in Sunday’s Cavan rally.
Several thousand people turned out in Ballyconnell in Cavan on Sunday evening in a solidarity march for the former head of the Quinn Group.
He, his son Seán Junior and nephew, Peter Darragh Quinn, have been before the High Court in recent months in relation to debts owed to former Anglo Irish Bank.
Fianna Fail City Cllr and former Mayor Michael Crowe says there is some merit in the argument that Sean Quinn has been made a scapegoat by the banks.
He says his legacy of creating thousands of jobs which successive governments failed to do should not be forgotten.
Cllr Crowe says although mistakes were definitely made by Sean Quinn, he would have stood in support of him had he been a local representative for the Cavan region.
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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