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CITY MAN FOUND GUILTY OF ASSAULT
Date Published: 24-Mar-2011
A 25-year-old city man has been found guilty of causing serious head injuries to another man who lost a quarter of his skull following a street brawl two years ago.
25 year old Dean O’Brien, of 16 Droim Chaoin, Rahoon, had denied he intentionally or recklessly caused serious harm to 30 year old Barry Mannion at William Street West, in the early hours of December 28, 2009.
He had also denied assaulting Mr Mannion, causing him harm, and further denied producing a bottle during the course of the assault.
Mr Mannion had been punched once in the face by O’Brien when he intervened to break up a fight between his friend, Declan Connolly and O’Brien and two of his friends on Dominick Street in the early hours of December 28, 2009.
The jury took just over four hours to find O’Brien guilty of all three charges.
He was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on July 13th.
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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