Galway Bay FM News Archives
WATER RESTRICTIONS IN COUNTY TO LAST ANOTHER WEEK
Date Published: 08-Jan-2011
Night time water restrictions will remain in place in some parts of the county for at least another week.
Director of services at Galway county Council, Jim Cullen, says that crews are working around around the clock to repair leaks but demand for water is still exceptionally high.
Mr.Cullen says he expects all night time water restrictions in the county to be lifted in the next seven to ten days.
This means homes served by the Mid Galway regional water scheme, the Oranmore public supply and Athenry public supply will continue to have nightly water service restricted between 9pm and 9am.
Individual water supplies to homes in Barna, Forramoyle and parts of Moycullen will also be affected intermittently due to leak repairs.
A boil water notice is still in place for homes served by the mid Galway public supply, the Gort public water scheme, the Roscuc water scheme and the Letterfrack Public water scheme.
A boil water notice is also still in place for residents on the Tullycross public water scheme and the areas served by the Redmount hill resevoir which includes Meelick, Fahey, Clonfert and Eyrecourt environs.
Stand pipes are still in place at a number of locations across the county including Athenry, Gort and Spiddal.
This water must be boiled before use.
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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