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MICHAEL D.HIGGINS ON COURSE TO WIN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

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Date Published: 28-Oct-2011

In Galway West, Michael D.Higgins is storming ahead of the pack with a 43% lead on his nearest rival Sean Gallagher.

This lunchtime the tallies show-

Michael D. Higgins 60%, Sean Gallagher 16%, Martin McGuinness 10%, Gay Mitchell 5%, David Norris 3.8%, Dana Rosemary Scallon 3.4%, Mary Davis 1.6%.

In the Galway East count centre, Higgins is polling four to one in Tuam against Gallagher.

Tallies there are

Michael D. Higgins 47%, Sean Gallagher 27%, Martin McGuinness 11%, Gay Mitchell 5%, David Norris 3.8%, Dana Rosemary Scallon 3%

 

Nationally:

Labour’s Michael D Higgins is on course to be the ninth President of Ireland according to tallies so far.

Wiith a third of Cork City boxes tallied, Michael D Higgins is on around 44% of the vote, and in Limerick City Michael D Higgins may have secured half of all votes.

There are exceptions – in his native Cavan, Seán Gallagher has about half the votes, compared to just 20% for Michael D Higgins.

But in Seán Gallagher’s now home county of Louth, it appears Michael D Higgins will outpoll him with about 35% of teh vote.

Martin McGuinness looks set to top the poll in Donegal North East, which is beside his native Derry.

First Count results from around the country are expected throughout the afternoon, with a full national first count declaration from here later this evening, around teatime.

STAY TUNED TO GALWAY BAY FM NEWS FOR LIVE COVERAGE AND ANALYSIS.

 

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Galway has country’s largest population of young people

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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.

 

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Call for direct donations to city charity shops

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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.

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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent

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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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