Galway Bay FM News Archives
TURF CUTTERS TO PROTEST IN THE CITY
Date Published: 29-Sep-2011
Portumna and Woodford turf cutters are protesting in the city this morning [Thurs 29] against the ban on cutting turf in raised bogs.
The protest is taking place at Galway County Council Buildings to co-incide with a visit by Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Jimmy Deenihan
Minister Deenihan is launching the publication of the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage Survey of Galway County.
Minister Deenihan will be joined by Minister of State Dinny McGinley on a visit to the office of the Language Commissioner in An Spidéal later.
The protest is organised by the Barroughter and Clonmoylan Bogs Action Group as a result of the ban on turf cutting in bogs designated as special areas of conservation.
The Group is due to meet Minister Deenihan later this morning.
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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