Galway Bay FM News Archives
GALWAY WOMAN AND HUSBAND UNDER HOUSE ARREST IN EYGPT
Date Published: 11-Feb-2008
A Galway woman and her husband are under guarded house arrest in Egypt.
Treasa Ní Cheanabháin from Barna entered Gaza illegally last week with her daughter Naisrín to give out aid to hospitals and orphanages.
When they tried to cross the border back into Eygpt at a crossing at Rafah, they were turned away.
They were subsequently allowed the cross the border late last week, but now Treasa Ní Cheanabháin is under house arrest.
Her daughter Naisrín, who is an Eygptian citizen was freed, but Treasa is still awaiting news on her own situation.
Her husband, who is also an Eygptian citizen, joined her over the weekend and both he and his wife and being detained at a hotel in Eygpt.
Both their passports have been confiscated and Treasa claims military personnel told her she would not win a case in the courts and that it could get “dirty”.
Treasa is hopeful that a resolution will be found in the coming days.
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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