Galway Bay FM News Archives
RAISED BOG OWNERS TO HOLD SILENT PROTEST IN LOUGHREA
Date Published: 06-Mar-2013
Turfcutters from raised boglands across the country are expected to take part in a silent protest in Loughrea later this morning (Mar 6).
The demonstration is being held in solidarity with four men who are due to appear in court today after they were issued with summonses in relation to turf-cutting activity in an area designated as SAC.
The turf-cutting ban impacts 13 sites wholly or partly located in Galway.
A total of 53 such raised bogs nationwide, comprising 2% of the sites from which peat can be harvested, have been nominated as Special Areas of Conservation or SACs.
The peaceful demonstration will take place away from the courthouse later this morning with turfcutters expected to travel from areas including Kerry, Westmeath and Kildare.
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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