Galway Bay FM News Archives
HUNDREDS OF CITY HOMES STILL WITHOUT WATER
Date Published: 13-Apr-2012
Hundreds of homes in the city and surrounding suburbs have little or no water this morning, as efforts continue to replenish resevoirs.
The city council repaired the watermain that burst on the Headford road last evening and efforts are now focused on filling the Ballybane and Briarhill resevoirs.
Areas served by the Briarhill resevoir particulary in the Doughiska area will be most affected by water shortages today.
The city council says it expects water to be restored to all affected homes and businesses by this afternoon.
The pipe on the Headford road which feeds into the Ballybane resevoir burst on Wednesday causing water shortages to thousands of homes particulary in the east of the city.
As homes and businesses continued to use water from the Ballybane and Briarhill resevoirs, they emptied out.
The city council repaired the watermain last evening and the focus is now on replenishing both resevoirs.
As an interim measure, water tankers will remain in place on the Doughiska Road and close to the Ballybane church today.
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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