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BROTHERS CHARGED WITH DIRECTING CRIMINAL ORGANISATION IN GALWAY
Date Published: 06-Jun-2010
Two brothers with city addresses have been charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation in Galway.
26 year old Eddie O’ Loughlin of41 Rockfield Park Rahoon and 30 year old Michael O’ Loughlin 102 Rahylin Glebe Ballybane appeared before a special sitting of Galway District last evening.
The two brothers have been charged with directing the activities of a criminal organisation in Galway between February and June of this year contrary to section 7A of the criminal justice act.
A third man, 22 year old Dean Sheppard of 49 Cookes Terrace Bohermore also appeared before Galway District court last evening.
He has been charged under section 3 of the misuse of drugs act for the possession of cannabis resin for the purpose of selling on the 12th of April 2010.
All three will appear before Harristown district court next week.
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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.