Galway Bay FM News Archives
GALWAY WEBSITE JOINS CAMPAIGN TO SAVE SHANNON HEATHROW
Date Published: 15-Aug-2007
A Galway businessman has set up a new website to lobby against the Aer Lingus withdrawal of the Shannon to Heathrow air service.
www.aerbandoned.com went online yesterday[Mon 13/8] and was developed by web designer Brian O’Dowd of Design Associates at NUI Galway.
It’s aiming to provide a voice for the businesses in the West of Ireland who have been affected by the decision of Aer Lingus to move the Service to Belfast.
The web designer hopes the message board will generate constructive ideas on what to do, now that Aer Lingus has decided to cut off the route to the west.
Galway businessman Neil McNellis conducts a lot of business out of Shannon – he thinks the website could make a difference to the outcome of the controversy
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.
Families queue up for school’s offer of free house
West has lower cancer survival rates than rest
Galway minors continue to lay waste to all opponents
Gardaí and IFA issue a joint appeal on summer road safety
Marathon Man plans to call a halt – but not before he hits 160 races
