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GALWAY SOLDIERS WHO DIED ABROAD TO BE HONOURED IN THE CITY
Date Published: 14-Jul-2010
Four Galway soldiers who died while serving with the United Nations overseas will be honoured in the city this coming weekend.
The local branch of the Irish United Nations Veterans Association has organised a Memorial garden next to the St Patrick’s Garrison Church in Renmore, close to Dún Uí Mhaoilíosa.
The official opening to the public will take place this Saturday at 4pm with the ribbon being cut by Mayor of Galway Michael Crowe and retired Major General Patrick Carroll.
Three of the Galway soldiers were killed in Lebanon: Private Stephen Griffin from Rahoon in 1980, Private Caomhán Seoighe from Inis Oirr in 1981 and Lieutenant Aengus Murphy in 1986.
Private Peadar Ó Flaithearta from Trá Bán died in East Timor in 2000.
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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