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GALE FORCE WINDS LASH GALWAY
Date Published: 04-Feb-2011
Gale force weather conditions in Galway overnight have resulted in some road closures.
Sheets of galvanized steel have been blown onto the Coast Road in Oranmore outside the Garda Station and the road is blocked as a result.
The Dr. Coulihan road in Salthill close to Seapoint is also closed this morning due to high tides and flooding.
Gardai in Salthill are advising people to stay away from the Prom and the road along the Prom as winds lash high waves over the boardwalk.
There is debris on many minor roads in the Ballinasloe area and Gardaí are enroute to a fallen tree on the Ahascragh road, however it is still passable.
There was a fallen branch on the Dalystown Road in Loughrea earlier, but this has since been cleared.
There is also a tree on the road between Grange in Turloughmore and Cregmore school.
Flights in and out of Galway Airport this morning are also delayed slightly and people are advised to check the airports website for the latest updates.
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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