Galway Bay FM News Archives
VISITOR RESTRICTIONS AT PORTIUNCLA HOSPITAL DUE TO VOMITING BUG
Date Published: 03-Feb-2012
Visiting restrictions at Portiuncla Hospital Ballinasloe have been put in place following an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug. Due to the presence of Norovirus on St Josephs ward, visitors will not be permitted to visit the affected ward. Visitors are asked not to visit the hospital unless it’s absolutely essential and, where it is essential, visitor numbers should be kept to a minimum and be confined to visiting times only. Visitors who may be unwell should not visit the hospital. Very young children or those with some other serious illness should also avoid visiting the hospital as they may be particularly susceptible to the virus. The visiting restrictions will remain in place until after the weekend when the situation will be reviewed. Hospital authorities are encouraging members of the public with symptoms of vomiting to contact their GP or GP Out-of-Hours service.
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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