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NINE WEEK SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE TO BOOST CITY ECONOMY
Date Published: 17-Jul-2012
Galway city has been selected to host a unique and pivotal scientific exhibition which will run for nine weeks, giving an economic boost to the city.
CERN, the world’s leading laboratory for particle physics is bringing its "Accelerating Science" exhibition to Leisureland in Salthill this September.
Earlier this month, Scientists at the CERN research centre discovered a new subatomic particle that could be the Higgs boson.
The Higgs boson is thought to give matter mass and is believed to be crucial in the formation of the universe.
The Galway exhibition aims to explain key scientific concepts such as the Higgs Boson and the Big Bang Theory.
Galway is the only Irish location to secure the prestigious show which takes place in Leisureland from the 16th September to the 9th of November.
Tom Hyland is Chairman of Galway Science and Technology Forum and says it’s a huge achievement for Galway.
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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