Galway Bay FM News Archives
THOUSANDS TURN OUT TO WELCOME VOLVO BOATS TO CITY DOCKS
Date Published: 03-Jul-2012
Tens of thousands of people turned out to welcome the Volvo Ocean race boats into Galway docks in the early hours of this morning.
New Zealand yacht Camper was the first boat to pass the finish line at 1.42am winning the ninth and final leg.
However French entry Groupama were the overall winners arriving in second place in the Galway leg but claiming the overall victory of the 11th Volvo Ocean Race, with a 24 point lead.
Minister for the Marine Simon Coveney was in the city to welcome the fleet at the end of its 39 thousand nautical mile world race.
Speaking to Keith Finnegan at the city docks, Minister Coveney said Galway has placed Ireland on a world stage in one of the country’s most successful events.
Chairperson of Lets Do It Global Enda O’Coineen said it was the closest finish in the entire history of the race.
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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