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LARGE CROWDS EXPECTED TO ATTEND US CRASH VICTIMS REMOVAL
Date Published: 21-Jun-2009
Huge crowds are expected to pay their final respects to Ballyglunin’s Ann Coleman and her husband Joe O connell in Abbeyknockmoy this evening.
The couple who died in a car crash in the US last Sunday, will repose at Mannion’s funeral home in Abbeyknockmoy from five o’ clock this evening, with removal at 8 to Brooklodge church.
As a mark of respect, Crumlin National School in Ballyglunin will close tommorow.
Camogie star Anne, and former Kerry hurler Joe, who had been living in the states were killed when the car they were travelling in lost control on Highway 61.
Funeral mass will take place in Brooklodge church at noon tommorow, and afterwards Joe and Ann’s remains will be removed to Causeway in Tralee County Kerry and burial will take place on Tuesday.
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
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.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
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.