Galway Bay FM News Archives
RECORD NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS FOR JOBS AT CITY GAMING GIANT
Date Published: 25-Oct-2012
15 hundred job applications have been received to date for the 300 jobs on offer at city gaming giant Electronic Arts.
Last month, the firm which is one of the biggest gaming companies in the world, announced the expansion of its Galway Customer Experience Centre of Excellence.
The level of local and national interest in the new roles was unveiled as EA’s Chief Operations Office, Peter Moore, launched a new support strategy in the Parkmore facility last evening.
The firm initially set up its base at Parkmore West in September 2011 and already employs around 400 people there.
EA’s Chief Operations Office, Peter Moore says Galway has the talent pool needed for this expansion and the firm is committed to developing its business through its Galway base
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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