Galway Bay FM News Archives
NRA BLAMED FOR DELAYING WORK AT DANGEROUS MOYLOUGH JUNCTION
Date Published: 24-Feb-2013
THE National Roads Authority is being blamed for calling off proposed works at a dangerous stretch of the N63 road near Moylough Grotto, the scene of 12 accidents in 8 months.
The work was set up and ready to go last Thursday by Galway Co Council, but it was called off by the NRA the previous evening, and sinage on the site had to be taken away by a County Council crew from Tuam.
The NRA now say that they are going to carry out the work themselves, but local Fianna Fail Councillor Michael Connolly says he will be keeping up the pressure on the NRA this week to get the work done here as a matter of urgency before any other accidents happen at this location.
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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