Galway Bay FM News Archives
Tubs gets the freedom of Connemara!
Date Published: 15-Jun-2011
Connemara Chamber of Commerce is to honour its most famous adopted son, Ryan Tubridy, with a key symbolising the Freedom of the Area next month.
The ceremony, which is planned for July 16 in the Abbeyglen Hotel, is in recognition for the “support and hard work he has shown for Connemara over the last ten years” according to Chamber President Brian Hughes.
The first of its kind event was the brainchild of Mr. Hughes, who took over leadership of Chamber last January – and who is also the RTE star’s cousin.
“We’re doing it as a thank you, not as an advertising gimmick, it’s going to be for the good of everyone involved. We’re always very good at taking, we think it’s about time to give something back,” he said. The hotelier said his cousin was “delighted with the news.”
A frequent visitor to the area, Ryan is known for his tweets on “Pining for Connemara” and often quoted in interviews about his fondness for the area.
The Chamber hopes to present further keys to other personalities for their efforts to promote Connemara. One such recipient will be French singer Michel Sardou, the aging ‘chanteur’ best remembered for his 1981 international hit ‘Les Lacs du Connemara’.
See full story in this week’s Connacht Tribune.
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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