Galway Bay FM News Archives
GARDAI SAY INISHBOFIN DEATHS NOT SUSPICIOUS
Date Published: 11-Oct-2010
Gardaí say they are not treating as suspicious the deaths of two men in a boating accident in Inishbofin.
The bodies of former Mayo footballer Ger Feeney and businessman Donal McEllin – who were both from Castlebar in Co. Mayo – were found yesterday morning.
The two men had travelled from Rosmoney in Westport to the Island of Inishbofin by cruiser on saturday, and spent several hours socialising on the Island that night.
It’s thought the two men got into difficulty while using a dinghy to get back to their motor cruiser which was anchored off the island.
Speaking on the Keith Finnegan show, Superintendent Tony O Donnell of Clifden Garda station says they are still attempting to clarify how the men died.
63 year old Ger McEllin, a single man and owner of the motor cruiser was influential in developing Castlebar airport.
His friend 55 year old Ger Feeney, played for over a decade with the Mayo senior team.
Former Mayo football manager and Fine Gael TD John O’ Mahony knew both men and says they will be fondly remembered.
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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