Galway Bay FM News Archives
ORGANISERS INVESTIGATE HOW HOOKER SANK AT CRUINNIU FESTIVAL
Date Published: 13-Aug-2007
The organisers of the Cruinniú na mBád festival are to investigate how a 100 year old Galway Hooker sank during one of the races yesterday
Tragedy was narrowly averted as the well-known ‘Morning Star’ carrying 11 passengers sank
It went down during one of the races and rescue boats on duty at the festival plucked the occupants from the water
It’s understood the Hooker sank in a matter of minutes near Traught and the 11 people on board were not injured although there was the threat of the occupants getting caught under the sails
The race was cancelled as the other boats in the race went immediately to the assistance of the sunken Hooker
Organisers say there is no threat to the future of the Festival and it will go ahead again next year
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.
Families queue up for school’s offer of free house
West has lower cancer survival rates than rest
Galway minors continue to lay waste to all opponents
Gardaí and IFA issue a joint appeal on summer road safety
Marathon Man plans to call a halt – but not before he hits 160 races
