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VOTER TURNOUT IN GALWAY AROUND AT 21 PERCENT
Date Published: 27-Oct-2011
The average voter turnout in Galway for the election so far today [27/10] is about 21 percent.
Polling stations opened at 7am and will remain open until 10 o’ clock tonight.
However a surge is expected in both the city and county in the coming hours as people head home from work.
In the city, polling stations are reporting that about a fifth of voters have cast their ballot for the next President and on the two referendums.
In Clifden and North Connemara, voter turnout is at 23 percent, while in Killalaghton and Aughrim in East Galway, the voter turnout is 20 and 21 percent respectively.
In Mountbellew the voter turnout is on trend with many parts of the county at 20 percent, while voter turnout in Tuam is 21 percent.
Clontuskert has one of the highest voter turnouts in East Galway with 27 percent.
Voting in Gort is around 15 percent while voting in Lurga and Kibeacanty is brisk this evening.
More than 250 staff will begin sorting and counting the votes at the count centres at Leisureland and New Inn tomorrow 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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