Galway Bay FM News Archives
MICHAEL D.HIGGINS PREPARES FOR INAUGURATION
Date Published: 10-Nov-2011
Galway’s Michael D.Higgins is this evening putting the finishing touches to his speech ahead of his inauguration as the ninth President of Ireland.
Rehearsals have been taking place at Dublin Castle today ahead of tomorow’s event, expected to be attended by around 700 people.
Tomorrow morning, Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina will be taken to the castle in a 1974 rolls royce escorted by motorcycle outriders from the Defence forces.
The inaguration will take place at 12 noon with the Taoiseach requesting the Chief Justice to read out the Declaration of office to the President-elect.
This will be followed by the signing of the declaration, and Michael D’s inaugural speech.
Following the speech, our new President will be invited to inspect the Guard of honour in the upper courtyard.
There will also be a ‘march past’ where the guard of honour ceremonially marches past as well as a ‘fly past’ which is four Air Corps aircraft again rendering honours.
The President will then meet members of the public, following which they will depart for the ceremonial drive to the Aras.
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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