Galway Bay FM News Archives
PRESIDENT McALEESE PRAISES NUIG CANCER RESEARCH
Date Published: 01-Apr-2011
Galway has the highest rate of prostate cancer in the country.
The stark statistic was revealed at the launch of the Prostate Cancer Institute at NUIGalway today.
Around 550 people die from prostate cancer in Ireland each year.
President Mary McAleese who is patron of the Institute attended the official launch at the college this afternoon.
Addressing the gathered crowd at the launch President McAleese said it’s the work of people such as the NUIG researchers that gives hope to cancer patients:
President McAleese then went on to receive the President’s medal from the Literary and Debating Society at the college.
The medal is the Society’s highest honour and previous recipients include Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Noam Chomsky.
Auditor of the Society, Conor Kelly, says President McAleese is a well-deserving recipient of the medal.
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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