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MICHAEL D HIGGINS STILL BOOKIES FAVOURITE TO BECOME PRESIDENT
Date Published: 11-Aug-2011
Michael D Higgins is still the bookies favourite to become the next president of Ireland.
That’s despite Gay Byrne, who’s still considering whether or not to run, topping the latest opinion poll.
1,000 people were asked who their preferred candidate was in the Red C Poll commissioned by Paddy Power.
Former Late Late Show host Gay Byrne came out on top with 280 people giving him the nod.
His closest rival – and Galway’s only declared presidential hopeful – attracted 210 of the votes.
But while Michael D Higgins might be slightly behind in the popularity stakes, he’s still the bookies favourite to get into the Aras with odds of 6/5.
His strongest support is in the mid to older age groups.
Brian Crowley – who has said he’d like under the Fianna Fail banner – polls in joint third along with Fine Gael’s Gay Mitchell on 13 percent.
Businessman Sean Gallagher is on 12%, Mary Davis on 7% – with Dana Rosemary Scallon – who has also yet to confirm her candidacy – on 6% ..
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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