Galway Bay FM News Archives
April 21, 2011
Date Published: 20-Apr-2011
1911
Infanticide charge
An unsavoury sensation – fortunately of a kind that is of rare occurrence in this country – occurred in Tuam this week, when the dead body of a newly born infant was found in a back yard at The Mall, Tuam. The police pursued investigations, and the result of which a young unmarried girl was placed under arrest.
Land sale
Official intelligence has been given of the completion of the very extensive St. George Estate, situate in the counties of Galway and Roscommon. The prices has been arranged for some time back, but the sale was not effected in consequence of a dispute over extensive grass lands, tenanted and untenanted, which remained at issue.
Defied constable
At Galway Petty Sessions, Martin Ward was charged with being drunk and disorderly. The prosecuting constable said Ward got three months’ hard labour on a former occasion for assaulting the police and was only three weeks out of jail. He defied the constable to arrest him, but with the assistance of another constable, he brought him to the barracks. He was fined 10s or fourteen days.
Returned Yank
Bryan Fitzpatrick, who was described as a ‘returned Yank’, was charged with being drunk on Mainguard Street. It was stated that the defendant was for a time in the Asylum and was sent back from America where, he stated himself, he was not a success. Defendant promised to take the pledge, and the case was adjourned to enable him to produce the pledge certificate.
1936
April snow
On Tuesday morning, Loughrea was visited by one of the most severe snowstorms experienced for some time. There was a continuous fall throughout the day, covering the ground with snow more than three inches in depth. Traffic was considerably impeded and agricultural work now in full swing in the district had to be abandoned. Pedestrians were also hampered getting to and from their business. Livestock, particularly young lambs, are suffering from the increase in cold. Fear is entertained for animals in the mountainous district.
New Census
Gardaí in Clifden and throughout Connemara have been busy during the past week distributing forms for the coming Census on Sunday next. In no part of the country have the duties been so arduous as in Connemara where long miles of wild mountain county have to be covered often to reach one house. All the men have taken a cheerful interest in the work and they are not dismayed at the prospect of the miles to be covered during the coming weeks when the forms will have to be collected.
Families burnt out
A fire, which burned two families out of a house at the Mall, Tuam, broke out on Wednesday night. The two families were safely removed, some of the children having to be taken from their beds. Most of the furniture was saved, but the house after burning for over four hours, was totally destroyed, and the roof, which was a thatched one, fell in.
The outbreak was noticed about 11pm. Gardai under Supt. P. Cronin and Sergt. Reynolds, were on the scene in a few minutes and got the town hose into action. They were assisted by civilians, and they took steps to see that the adjoining houses, which are slated were safely cut off.
For more, read this week’s Connacht Tribune.
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.
Families queue up for school’s offer of free house
West has lower cancer survival rates than rest
Galway minors continue to lay waste to all opponents
Gardaí and IFA issue a joint appeal on summer road safety
Marathon Man plans to call a halt – but not before he hits 160 races
