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CHRISTMAS PRISON REPRIEVE FOR CITY MAN FOR ROAD TRAFFIC OFFENCES
Date Published: 27-Nov-2007
A 28 year old city man who drove on three occasions without insurance while already disqualified from driving has been given an 8 months prison sentence and put off the road for six years.
Galway District Court heard that Richard McDonagh of 60 Innishannagh Park, had driven on September 27th and 28th and November 3rd last without car insurance
Judge Fahy handed down an 8 month prison sentence to McDonagh and disqualified him from driving for six years
He pleaded for leniency as he has spent the last five years in prison.
Judge Fahy told McDonagh he had ignored a court order by driving while disqualified, but she postponed the prison sentences until January 2 next.
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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.