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LOCAL FISHERMAN CLAIM VOLVO RACE WILL THREATEN THEIR LIVELIHOOD
Date Published: 19-Nov-2008
A Galway fishing family says their livelihood is being put at risk, because of proposed developments to facilitate the Galway stopover of the Volvo Ocean race.
Brothers Sean and Padraic Jennings from Longwalk in the city, say they have been asked to remove their lobster boats from the Quays to facilitate proposed floating pontoons.
The brothers, who have docked their boats at the harbour for over twenty years, say this will directly affect their livelihoods.
‘Let’s do it Galway’ applied to the city council to build new floating pontoons along the Centre Quay, Breathnach Quay, Quirke Quay and along the quay wall outside the Dock gates.
They state that the pontoons will facilitate the docking of boats associated with the Volvo Ocean race.
Fishing brothers Sean and Padraic Jennings, have both lodged objections to the development stating their livelihoods will be threatened by such moves.
Padraic says he and his brother are not against the Ocean Race, but points out that his family need to make a living as well.
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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