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TOURISM MINISTER CALLS FOR REASONABLE HOTEL PRICING DURING GALWAY RACES
Date Published: 25-Jul-2012
Tourism Minister Michael Ring is calling on hoteliers to keep prices at a ‘reasonable level’ during the Galway races.
A spot check on hotel websites reveal some well known city hotels are charging over three hundred euro for a one night stay next week.
A standard double room with breakfast next Wednesday will cost you 320 euro at the G Hotel at Wellpark, up to 350 euro at the Hotel Meyrick in Eyre Square, and 300 euro at the Radisson Blu on Lough Atalia Road.
The Minister is urging hotels and businesses who entered into a good pricing charter for the Volvo Ocean race, to keep up the practice for next week’s festival.
Thousands of people are expected to come to Galway for 7 day event, boosting the local economy.
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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