Galway Bay FM News Archives
VOLVO ORGANISERS REFUSE TO RULE OUT THIRD BID FOR GALWAY STOPOVER
Date Published: 21-Sep-2012
Local organisers behind this years Volvo Ocean race are refusing to rule out a third bid for Galway.
It follows a meeting with stakeholders and Lets Do it Global last night.
A commitment has now been made to tackle issues, which arose from the last two Volvo Events in Galway in the hope that a bid can be put together for a host port in the 2014/2015 race.
A key concern raised at the meeting was over the current non for profit finding structure which organisers say is unsustainable.
Members of the Harbour Board, Failte Ireland and the City Council attended the meeting.
Marie McNamara of Let’s Do It Global says that stakeholders are going to work together to see if theY can come up with a better way and will reconvene on October 4th to put their ideas together.
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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