Galway Bay FM News Archives
SECOND CRASH AT ATHENRY ROAD IN TUAM IN A WEEK
Date Published: 11-Jan-2008
Gardai in Tuam are seeking witnesses to a serious traffic collision which occurred on the main Tuam- Athenry road last evening.
This was the second incident in a week to take place on the same road.
Local woman Marion Coleman is still in a critical condition in Beaumount hospital in Dublin after suffering serious injuries when her car crashed there last Sunday.
The latest two car collision happened shortly after 5 o clock last evening.
Three people were injured and brought to University Hospital Galway.
Any witnesses to the crash can contact Tuam Garda Station on 093-24 202
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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