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RESIDENTS IN OLD MERVUE SCEPTICAL OVER NEW WATER SUPPLY
Date Published: 28-Sep-2008
Residents in Old Mervue say they no longer trust any water supplied by the council.
The second temporary water supply was put in place yesterday, after the original source supplied by the council had to be shut off early saturday morning.
Tests taken on the original supply, showed a lead reading well in excess of 100, four times higher than the permitted level of 25 millograms.
The city council yesterday set up two water tankers in Old Mervue in an effort to make up for the emergency supply being contaminated, while bottled water continues to be sold locally at a subsidised price.
The two 3,000 litre tankers are both located in old mervue, one in Clark Avenue, and the other outside the main shopping centre.
The water in the tankers is not travelling through any pipes, but instead being filled manually with water from the water treatment plant in Terryland.
Despite this, the water in both tankers is barely being used by residents.
Mervue Resident Helena Farressy says that the only water she and other residents can trust now is bottled.
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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