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TAOISEACH LEADS TRIBUTES TO THE LATE NOLLAIG O GADHRA
Date Published: 14-Aug-2008
Taoiseach Brian Cowen is leading the tributes to Furbo’s Nollaig O’Gadhra whose funeral takes place this evening and tomorrow.
The founder member of Teilifís na Gaeilge and former President of Conradh na Gaeilge Nollaig Ó Gadhra died last evening at the age of 64.
Mr Ó Gadhra was a journalist, historian and lecturer and wrote a number of books including biographies of Ghandi, Edmund Ignatius Rice and a history of the First Dáil.
The Limerick native worked as a print and broadcast journalist, mainly with RTÉ and the Irish language publication Inniú.
He also lectured in communications in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology and was a tireless campaigner for the Irish language, having served as President of Conradh na Gaeilge.
64 year old Mr O’Gadhra suffered ill health over the years and passed away last evening at his home in Furbo.
Taoiseach Brian Cowen has described Nollaig as a proud Irishman and Republican, who always promoted Ireland’s culture and heritage.
He’s survived by his wife Maureen, his son Daithi and his daughters Siobhan and Maureen and a wide circle of colleagues and friends.
Nollaig O’Gadhra will be reposing at his home in Furbo from 6 until 10 this evening and he will be laid to rest in Knock cemetery Inverin after 1 o clock mass tomorrow.
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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