Galway Bay FM News Archives
NEW PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES IN CITY FOR VOLVO OCEAN RACE
Date Published: 22-May-2012
The face of Galway is set to change in advance of the Volve Ocean race finale, with four new pedestrian bridges linking parts of the city.
Construction work is to begin in the coming weeks, to reshape the city for the expected influx of tens of thousands of visitors to the city.
Two one-way bridges will link the Spanish Arch with the Claddagh basin, so people can cross between the two areas without going to the Wolf Tone bridge.
Another two one-way bridges will be installed at the entrance to the docks, which will allow for a flow of pedestrian traffic through the dock area, so visitors will not have to back-track as they did during the last race stopover.
These bridges will be in place during the festival between June 30th to July 8th, but will be lifted out to allow the boats to enter the dock area for the race finale.
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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