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BENCH WARRANT FOR CASTLEGAR MAN FACING MOTORING OFFENCES
Date Published: 20-Nov-2007
A bench warrant has been issued for a Castlegar man who failed to appear before the court yesterday to face charges of several motoring offences.
James Lynch, Two-Mile-Ditch, Castlegar, made the headlines following his appearance before last week’s court
His antics prompted Judge Mary Fahy to comment that the courtroom would need a revolving door to cater for his actions
On that occasion last week James Lynch had spent half the day going in and out of the courtroom telling friends when their cases were called and yet, when it came to his turn he was not present in the courtroom
Judge Mary Fahy remarked that he was “the biggest messer”, who seemed to be haunting the place at times when he was not actually required to be in court himself.
When Lynch finally showed up, the judge adjourned the matter to yesterday’s court sitting.
When Lynch’s name was called yesterday he was nowhere to be seen
He faced many charges involving several counts of dangerous driving, drunken driving and Pubic Order offences in prosecutions brought by three Gardai.
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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