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PRESIDENT MCALEESE TO VISIT GALWAY CITY AND COUNTY
Date Published: 08-Nov-2007
President Mary McAleese will have a busy schedule when she visits Galway next week
President McAleese will begin her tour of Galway with a visit to St. Brendan’s National School, Annaghdown at 10.50am on Thursday next
The President will then be the guest of honour at the Galway Science and Technology Festival at Galway Education Centre at Wellpark in the city at noon
From there, President McAlees will travel to An Chaeathrú Rua where she will officially open a new unit of Tigh Nan Dooley at 2.40pm
Finally the President will finish off her tour of Galway with a visit to Halla Éine in An Cheathrú Rua to view a showcase of Community Activity at half past three next Thursday
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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.