Galway Bay FM News Archives
PROTEST AT CITY STATUE BRANDED AN INSULT
Date Published: 25-Jan-2008
Plans to dress the Liam Mellows monument in the city in an orange boiler suit as part of a peaceful protest by Galway Alliance Against War has been described as an insult.
Councillor Michael Crowe says he is totally against what he calls the “defacing” of such an important monument at Eyre Square.
Councillor Crowe has asked the Chief Superintendent at Millstreet Garda station to send Gardaí to protest tomorrow to prevent any interference with the statue.
The anti-war group is hoping the tactic will highlight the plight of Guantanamo detainees and the use of Shannon airport by US military planes, on the 6th anniversary of the opening of the US prison camp.
A former inmate of the prison, Rhudel Ahmed will speak at the protest in Eyre Square tomorrow at 1.30pm [26/1]
Councillor Michael Crowe believes that this form of protest is an insult to the memory of Liam Mellows:
However, Niall Farrell of Galway Alliance Against War says the protest is not disrespectful
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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