Galway Bay FM News Archives
HEAVY RAINFALL AFFECTS CITY AND COUNTY ROADS
Date Published: 19-Nov-2009
Heavy rain is causing serious disruption to motorists, homeowners, and business owners around the city and county today.
Reports are coming in that motorists have abandoned their cars in Menlough and Craughwell as flood levels are particularly high.
The town of Gort is now closed off to all motorists, and heavy floods have caused the closure of several businesses.
Heavy floods have caused the closure of a section of the N17 from Killeen Cross to Flemings roundabout.
The Tuam to Headford road at Caherlistrane is currently impassible, and motorists are advised to take alternative routes.
Heavy rainfall has also caused particularly bad floods in Labane, Claregalway, Ballinasloe, Cashla and Craughwell village.
In Craughwell, the bridge has burst its banks and the village is said to be heavily flooded.
Areas in Barna and Oughterard are also reported to be flooded this afternoon.
A number of homeowners in the Lisheenkyle, Bushfield and Oranmore areas are reporting serious flooding at their homes.
Flash flooding is being reported around the city and roads in the Menlo area are said to be particularly affected.
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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