Galway Bay FM News Archives
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EYRE SQUARE FALL
Date Published: 30-Jul-2011
A young Waterford man has been seriously injured in a incident in Eyre Square.
The 20 year old man was standing on top of a 10 foot ESB shelter along with another youth in the centre of the square around 3.15 am.
Two more youths, in their early twenties, came along and were involved in an altercation with the two men on top of the shelter.
Gardai say that at some stage during the altercation, the Waterford man was pushed off the shelter and fell to the ground, sustaining serious head injuries.
The two youths then fled the scene in the direction of Shop Street.
The victim was rushed to University Hospital Galway where he’s in a critical but stable condition in the intensive care unit.
The two youths are described as both being approximately 20 years of age.
One man was wearing a black shirt and a grey tie, while the second man was wearing a purple and black shirt and a red tie.
Galway Gardai have launched an investigation into the incident and have sealed off an area in Eyre Square for a forensic examination.
They’re appealing for any witnesses to the incident to contact them on 091 53 8000.
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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