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TERMINALS APPROVED FOR INISHBOFIN AIR SERVICE
Date Published: 14-Nov-2011
Plans for two new airport terminals servicing the Clifden to Inish Bofin air service have been given the green light.
The County Council has approved plans submitted by the Department of the Gaeltacht for the buildings on the island and mainland.
The approval of both terminals will bring a new air service between Connemara and Inish Bofin a step closer to fruition.
The Inish Bofin terminal will be situated at the southern end of the existing airstrip at Middlequarter on the island, and will be 190 sqm in size.
The single storey building will include a main entrance lobby, passenger waiting area, office, kitchen, fire engine and fire fighting equipment.
The corresponding Clifden airport terminal will be built at Cloon, 2 kms east of the village of Cleggan.
It will also be 190 sqm and will have identical facilities as well as a manager’s office and car parking.
The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht has spent €10 million buying lands to develop the airstrips.
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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