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CLIFDEN COUPLE WIN LANDMARK ADOPTION CASE

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Date Published: 08-Jul-2008

A Galway couple living in America are preparing to move back to Clifden with their adopted daughter after winning a landmark legal battle.

Today’s Irish Independent reports Michael Connolly and Barbara Nee had previously been told they would not be allowed bring their daughter to live in Ireland because of difficulties with Irish adoption laws.

Michael Connolly and Barbara Nee’s daughter Grace was adopted in Michigan but lived in Boston Massachusetts with her parents.

When the couple expressed a wish to move back to Ireland they were told Grace would not be granted an Irish passport.

Gallagher Shatter solicitors successfully argued that since the couples adoption was recognised in Massachusetts it should be recognised here also.

The couple has now been informed their daughter will be granted Irish citizenship and the family is preparing to move home to Clifden.

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Galway has country’s largest population of young people

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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

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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

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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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