Galway Bay FM News Archives
HSE WEST APOLOGISES TO FAMILY OF SEAN FLAHERTY
Date Published: 18-Jul-2008
The HSE West has apologised to the family of a Connemara man who was killed in road accident after leaving the A&E Department of University Hospital Galway in February.
59 year old Seán Flaherty died after being hit by a car on the main Galway-Clifden road at Bushypark on February 27th, shortly after being discharged from UHG.
Seán Flaherty’s GP had organised a taxi to bring him to the hospital to have a routine procedure on his arm and outlined in a letter that Mr. Flaherty had speech and hearing problems.
However no transport was organised to take Séan Flaherty home to Clifden so he began walking and was fatally injured after he was hit by a car on the main Galway to Clifden road later that evening.
Mayor of Galway, Padraig Conneely, was instrumental in organising today’s meeting with the victims family.
He told Galway Bay FM news it was an emotional meeting.
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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