Galway Bay FM News Archives
MINUTE’S SILENCE HELD AT COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING FOR KATE AND GRACE
Date Published: 22-Oct-2012
The Chief Executive of the Road Safety Authority Noel Brett has singled out yesterday’s tragic collision in Tuam among the road incidents across the country which have claimed 6 lives in the past 25 hours.
Two year old Kate and three month old Grace were hit by a car as their father John Gilmore was pushing their buggy on the N17 hard shoulder on the Milltown side of Tuam.
The babies are the only two children of Michelle and John Gilmore of the Meadows, Milltown Road and their funeral will take place in Belclare on Wednesday.
A minute’s silence has been held at this afternoon’s meeting of Galway county council which has been underway since 2.
CllrTom McHugh who proposed the minute of silence said a dark cloud now hangs over the community while Cllr Peter Roche commended the emergency services for their swift action.
Cllr Mary Hoade said her thoughts are also with the family and as a parent she can’t imagine what it is like for them.
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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