Galway Bay FM News Archives
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
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.
Date Published: 09-May-2013
Tuam is now awaiting a third import of hay from the UK as overnight rainfall has increased pressure on farmers struggling to source fodder.
A total of ten loads are expected at Connacht Gold stores throughout the West with a load expected at the Airglooney outlet this evening or tomorrow.
Farmers throughout the county have been struggling to cope with the animal feed shortage and a below than normal grass growth due to unseasonal weather conditions.
Overnight rainfall in the Galway area has also added to the problem making ground conditions in many areas are quite poor.
Joe Waldron, Agricultual Advisor with Connacht Gold says farmers in short supply can contact the Airglooney outlet on 093 – 24101.
Date Published: 12-May-2013
The Transport Minister is urging drivers at Bus Éireann to engage in talks with management, in an effort to bring their strike action to an end.
There were no Bus Éireann services operating out of Galway today as a result of nationwide strike action by staff affiliated with the national bus and rail union.
Up to 20 Bus Éireann drivers are continuing to picket outside the bus depot at the docks in the city this evening.
Drivers from other unions have decided not to cross the picket line and go into work today – causing the disruption to be even worse.
Bus drivers are protesting against five million euro worth of cuts to their overtime and premium pay – cuts which Bus Eireann says are vital to ensure the future viability of the company.
The majority of services nationwide are disrupted, and the union say strike action will continue until management are willing to go back into negotiations.
However, it’s not expected to affect school services next week.
Galway bay fm news understands that around 70 percent, or over 100 Galway bus Eireann drivers are affiliated with the NBRU.
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