Galway Bay FM News Archives
VEHICLES DAMAGED FOLLOWING GARAGE FIRE IN LAVALLY
Date Published: 16-Nov-2009
Several vehicles have been seriously damaged following a fire at a car yard in Lavally yesterday evening.
The fire happened at the car yard of a garage, in Curry, Lavally around 8 miles outside Tuam, around 5pm.
Three Fire engines battled the blaze at the garage for over two hours, and it was brought under control by 7pm.
It’s understood a number of vehicles were badly damaged during the blaze
Meanwhile, Supermacs on the Headford road in the city is operating as normal following a fire in the premises in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The fire broke out at around 1am, and the fast food restaurant had to be evacuated.
Two fire engines were called to the scene, and the fire was brought under control by 2:30 am.
A staff member has confirmed to Galway Bay FM news, that they are operating as normal today.
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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