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GALWAY POLITICIANS JOIN WORLD LEADERS IN WELCOMING RELEASE OF AUNG SAN SUU KYI
Date Published: 13-Nov-2010
The release of Aung San Suu Kyi, a free woman of Galway city, is being welcomed by Galway’s political figures.
Burma’s pro-democracy leader walked free from her house arrest today, after spending 15 of the last 21 years in detention.
She was awarded the freedom of Galway city in 2005.
Galway West TD Michael D.Higgins says Aung San Suu Kyi has won worldwide admiration for her fight for democracy and human rights.
Galway city Councillor Catherine Connolly says she sacrificed a huge amount.
US President Barack Obama says she is one of his heroes, and a source of inspiration to all.
British Prime Minister David Cameron said the release was long overdue.
Back home, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Micheal Martin said her courage, her quiet dignity and her tireless devotion to her cause have earned her worldwide admiration.
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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