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FOUR GALWAY ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AMONG NRA FUNDING
Date Published: 15-Jan-2012
Four Galway road improvement projects are listed among the NRA’s 100 million euro works for 20-12.
Funding has been secured for the realignment of a 2.3 kilometre stretch of the N17 at castletown and at one other section of the road.
Work will also be undertaken to improve road safety on the N67 between Ballinderren and Kinvara, while a cycleway and pedestrian improvements will be provided on the Bothar na dTreabh stretch of the N6 in the city.
Galway Fine Gael TD Brian Walsh says the money will improve major black-spots and bottlenecks on Galway roads.
Work will start on around 30 projects this year including the Ballaghaderreen Bypass in Co. Roscommon; the N7 Newlands Cross upgrade in South Dublin; and the N11 Arklow to Rathnew road in Co. Wicklow.
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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