Galway Bay FM News Archives
MERVUE SOCCER COACH NAMED VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Date Published: 27-Jan-2010
Soccer coach, Billy Carr from Mervue has been named Galway Credit Union Volunteer of the Year.
He was presented with the award at the 7th Annual Mayor’s Awards for Galway City at a ceremony last night, which was broadcast live on Galway Bay Fm.
The popular Mayor’s Awards acknowledge outstanding volunteers and organisations who’ve improved their communities in the city over the last year.
Ala Community Theatre in Ballybane won the St Anthony’s and Claddagh Credit Union Arts, Culture, Heritage and Gaeilge Award.
St Columbas Credit Union Resident and Local Areas Award went to Renmore Residents Association.
Naomh Pádraig Credit Union Social and Community Support Award was won by both the Galway Volvo Ocean Race Volunteers and the Galway Branch of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
The Sports Volunteer of the Year award was presented to Michael Grealish of Our Lady’s Boys Club and the Connacht Branch of the IRFU.
Volunteers from Big Brothers and Big Sisters Galway won the Children and Youth Award.
While the Young Volunteers of the Year Award went to Foundation Nepal/Transition Year Students of Colaiste Iognáid, The Jes.
Each winner was presented with a cheque for 700 euro and a Galway Crystal Plate by the Mayor of Galway Declan McDonnell.
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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