Galway Bay FM News Archives
MARATHON OFFERS MAJOR TOURISM BOOST FOR CONNEMARA
Date Published: 10-Apr-2011
Thousands of athletes from all over the world are taking part in the Connemara marathon today, offering a major tourism boost to the area.
More than 3-thousand runners from 32 countries are taking part in the race, which is now in it’s tenth year.
The event, which sells out four months in advance, has the mountains in the Maam Valley, the Lakes of Lough Inagh and the village of Leenane as backdrops for the run.
The Conne-marathon attracts serious athletes including two Kenyans who are attempting to break the course record for the 26.2 mile marathon and 13.1mile half marathon.
Over 200 participants will also line up for the gruelling 39.3 mile Ultra Marathon.
Director Ray O’Connor says drivers in the area should be aware of traffic restrictions 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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