Galway Bay FM News Archives
GALWAY TO FIND OUT NEXT MONTH IF VOLVO OCEAN RACE WILL RETURN
Date Published: 15-Jan-2013
The people of Galway will find out next month if the Volvo Ocean race is returning for a third stopover.
Volvo will announce the 10 succesful ports for the 2014/2015 round the world yacht race on February 11th.
Galway is among 100 cities to register an interest, however this number has now been whittled down and talks have been taking place at potential site locations.
Volvo says its negotiations are ‘top-secret’, and cities that don’t make the cut can always apply for the next race in 2017.
The last Volvo Ocean race started in Alicante Spain in October 20-11 and finished with great fanfare in Galway last July.
The festival generated over 100 million euro for the region’s economy, however race organisers ‘Let’s do it Global’ have been left with debts of around 450 thousand euro.
Director of Communications for Volvo Jon Bramley says we’ll find out soon about the ports for the race.
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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