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GOV VOWS TO SUPPORT GALWAY SHEEP BREED FROM EXTINCTION
Date Published: 22-Feb-2013
The government has vowed to support Galway’s sheep farming sector.
It follows calls from Labour Senator Lorraine Higgins who this week told the seanad that the Galway sheep breed is in danger of extinction.
She asked that Galway sheep farmers be included in the AEOS 3 scheme to sustain the sector.
Latest statistics show that the percentage of Galway ewes relative to all lowland ewes has declined from 61 percent to 8 percent in the period from 1975 to 1992.
Senator Higgins told the seanad that sheep farming is a unique part of Galway’s heritage and must be protected.
Responding, Minister Fergus O’Dowd told the Senator that Galway sheep farmers will be supported with ranking and selection for the scheme expected to take place in the second quarter of this year.
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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