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VOTER TURNOUT LOW SO FAR IN GALWAY
Date Published: 27-Oct-2011
Voters in Galway who have not received a polling card, but who are on the register of electors, should head to their local polling station with identification.
That’s the advice from Galway’s Returning Officer, Marion Chambers-Higgins, who says they should still be able to vote for the next President and in the two referendums.
Voter turnout is slow in the city but brisk in parts of the county so far.
Polling stations opened at 7am and will remain open until 10 o’ clock tonight. [27/10]
The city turnout is low so far today, particularly Ballybane.
However Headford and Annaghdown have recorded an average turnout of 12 percent up to lunchtime and voting is also said to be brisk in Ardrahan.
In Tuam, the average voter turnout is 10 percent, while in Clifden and North Connemara, the average voter turnout is 11 percent.
In East Galway, Ballinasloe is recording a voter turnout of about 13 percent in urban polling stations and 11 percent in rural polling stations so far.
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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