Galway Bay FM News Archives
SERIES OF PUBLIC MEETINGS ON WATER IN GALWAY
Date Published: 09-Nov-2007
A series of public meetings will take place around Galway over the coming weeks to discuss issues affecting water quality in the region
Many issues have been highlighted in a booklet entitled, “Water Matters” which was launched earlier this year
The booklet, which the public were invited to contribute to, identifies pressures on water quality in the locality
However, several meetings will be held over the coming weeks to ask people whether all their concerns have been addressed in the booklet
The first public meeting takes place next Tuesday [13/11] at the Raddisson SAS hotel in the city
There will also be a meeting at the Station House Hotel in Clifden next Thursday, November 15th and another meeting at the Corralea Court Hotel, Tuam on Tuesday November 27th
All meetings begin at 7pm
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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