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President Higgins reaches out to farmers bereft by the fodder crisis
Date Published: 25-Apr-2013
President Michael D Higgins has reached out to the large numbers of farmers, many of them in Galway, who have lost animals to the fodder crisis
The President made the comment during his two day visit to the city for the Cuirt festival and to open the extension at Gaelscoil Mhic Dara in Renmore
Speaking on Galway Bay fm President Higgins said every effort must be made to assist farmers at this very difficult time
During a wide ranging interview on Galway Bay fm President Higgins also had a message for the unemployed
He said it’s important they are not excluded from other aspects of life
During his visit home to the city last night and today the former Galway West TD revealed the full extent to how his life has now changed
President Higgins said he receives 1800 invitations a week, has visited every county in Ireland a year and a half into his term and has met 8000 people
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
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.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
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.