Galway Bay FM News Archives
TRAGEDY AVERTED AT LOUGHREA LAKE
Date Published: 10-Jan-2010
Tragedy was averted at Loughrea lake this afternoon after a young girl and two adults were pulled from the icy waters.
A young girl was walking close to the edge of the lake after 3pm when she slipped into a section of the lake where ice had been deliberately broken to allow swans move.
In an effort to rescue the girl, her mother dived into the water straight away, and a few seconds later a man did the same.
A local man rushed to the edge of the lake and managed to pull all three from the lake safely.
Emergency services were not called to the scene, and it’s understood all three are safe and sound at home this evening.
Gardaí say they placed cones around the lake earlier today in an effort to stop such an incident occuring.
They are also advising that children and their families do not go on the lake.
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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