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FRANCIS BARRETT TO PUSH AHEAD WOTH BRINGING BOXING EVENT TO CITY
Date Published: 23-Jan-2009
Former Olympic boxer and Galway native, Francis Barrett says he is not going to let an incident at a city bar, prevent him from bringing a major boxing event to the city.
Mr. Barrett was refused entry to a late bar in Eyre Square last Tuesday night, where he was due to meet two businessmen to discuss the proposed event.
Mr. Barrett carried the Tri-colour for the Irish team at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.
He moved from England back to his native Galway with his family 8 months ago.
It’s understood Francis Barrett is consulting legal advice after being refused entry to bar, over what’s claimed was his dress code.
Galway Traveller Movement has described the incident as “very disappointing.”
Speaking to Keith Finnegan, Francis Barrett says he was “upset” and “humiliated” by the incident.
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
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.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
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.