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BAIL FOR GALWAY CITY MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER
Date Published: 17-Jul-2007
A Galway city man charged with murdering a Dublin man, whose body was found in the cold store of a city fish shop last month has been granted bail at the High Court
43 year old Edward Griffin of 57 Cimín Mór Cappagh Road, Barna is charged with the murder of Patrick McCormack and is due to appear at Harristown District Court at the end of the week [20/7]
Edward Griffin has been granted bail by the High Court on his own surety of ten thousand euro cash, two independent sureties of ten thousand euro, three thousand euro to be lodged
Mr Griffin’s bail conditions also include him signing on daily at Galway Garda station, surrendering his passport and residing at his address at Cappagh Road
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
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.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
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.