Galway Bay FM News Archives
POST MORTEMS DUE ON MEN WHO DROWNED AT ROSAVEAL
Date Published: 03-Dec-2007
Post mortems examinations are due to be carried out today on the bodies of two fishermen, who were Latvian and Lithuanian, who died when their car sank off Ros a Mhil Harbour last night [2/11]
A third man, from Lithuania, who was in the car when it went off the pier managed to escape and is being treated for shock
The three men in their 30s, from Lithuania and Latvia, worked as fishermen on a boat out of Ros a Mhil [Rus-a-Veel] for the past few months
They were driving on the pier in Ros a Mhil [Rus-a-veel] around half nine last night when their car went over a 6 inch barrier and into the sea
The car landed on its roof in 10 metres of water and the driver and front seat passenger tragically drowned
A third man, who was in the back of the car made a miraculous escape through the sunroof and is now being treated for shock
The Garda Water Unit and the Coastguard recovered the bodies of the drown victims from the water
They were removed to University Hospital Galway for post mortem examinations later today
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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