Galway Bay FM News Archives
MAN ARRESTED AFTER BUS TAKEN AND CRASHED IN GALWAY
Date Published: 30-Oct-2010
ONE man was arrested after a bus was taken at the Bus Eireann Depot in Galway and crashed a short distance away this evening (Saturday).
Nobody was injured and there were no passengers on the bus when it was taken at approximately 4.45 this evening.
The bus was damaged as it collided with a Citroen car parked near the back entrance to the Bus Eireann Depot. The car was badly damaged in the impact.
A concrete bollard was smashed and another one knocked from its plint beside where the car was parked.
This was at the rear entrance to the bus depot and close to the junction which leads to the Radison Hotel on one side and Eyre Square or College Road at the other exit
The bus was then driven along part of Eyre Square past the Merrick Hotel and came to a stop at barririers close to the turn-off for Galway Docks
Gardai were quickly on the scene and the man was arrested and taken to Mill Street Garda Station for questioning.
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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