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GALWAY CITY HOUSEHOLDERS URGED TO CONSERVE WATER
Date Published: 28-Dec-2010
HOUSEHOLDERS in Galway City are being urged to help conserve water supplies after a major leak in the East side of the city depleated water levels in reservoirs until it was repaired last evening (Monday).
Crews from the City council repaired the leak last evening but at that stage it had contributed to reservoir stocks being depleated to critical levels.
This has resulted inlow water pressure in many areas of the East side of Galway city and in parts of the city centre.
The crews are working on repairing major leaks in Knocknacarra and other areas of the city this lunchtime.
A spokesperson for Galway City Council says that they are asking the public to conserve water supplies in order for reservoir levels to recover as quickly as possible.
City council repairs crews are working again today to try and repair other burst pipes across Galway.
They say that while the heavy rain last evening will help thaw the ground it will not have any major immediate impact on restoring water levels at the city’s reservoirs.
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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