Galway Bay FM News Archives
SURGE EXPECTED IN REFERENDUM VOTING ACROSS GALWAY
Date Published: 12-Jun-2008
A low turnout is being reported so far at the polling booths in Galway for the Lisbon Treaty Referendum.
Despite the largest ever number of people in County Galway registered to vote, party pundits say the eventual turnout in rural parts of Galway may be as low as 40 per cent.
175,000 people are entitled to vote in the Galway East and Galway West constituencies.
Votes were cast in the Aran Islands and Inishbofin until ten last night, and turnout was an estimated 50 per cent
In Galway West the turnout is an estimated 18 per cent and in Galway East 20 per cent
This is roughly in line with a turnout of 19 per cent in Limerick and 15 per cent in Waterford
However a surge is expected across Galway in the next few hours as people finish work
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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