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PROTESTORS BREAK THROUGH GARDA LINES AT LABOUR PARTY CONFERENCE
Date Published: 14-Apr-2012
Up to a hundred protestors broke through Garda lines at the Labour Party conference in the city this afternoon.
There were clashes between some demonstrators and officers at NUI Galway – after people tried to remove the barriers preventing them from gaining access to the Bailey allen hall where the event is taking place.
There are reports that pepper spray was used during the incident.
Gardaí are unable to confirm if any arrests had been made but protestors have now left NUI Galway.
The demonstrators who broke through security lines represent a minority of the demonstration.
Earlier, thousands of protestors gathered in Eyre Square for a peaceful rally ahead of the March to NUI Galway.
The majority of protestors were demonstrating over the household charge.
Roscommon South Leitrim TD Luke Ming Flanagan was among speakers at the rally in Eyre Square.
He accused opposition TD’s of dealing in ‘utter lies’.
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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