Galway Bay FM News Archives
CUSTODY REMAND FOR ROSMUC MAN
Date Published: 28-Mar-2012
A 70-year-old Connemara man who was given a suspended 11-month sentence for exposing himself to children attending an Irish school last summer, has been taken back into custody for allegedly breaching terms of the suspension.
Joe Finnerty, a bachelor from Turlough, Rosmuc, had been warned by Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court last February that he would go to prison if he reoffended during the next two years.
Finnerty was charged with breaching the peace and being drunk in public just days after his release back into his local community.
A bench warrant was issued at Galway District Court last week when he failed to turn up to answer the public order offences and he was brought in custody before the court today.
Sergeant Brendan Kineavy applied to the court today to have Finnerty remanded in custody stating that he had not complied with the strict conditions imposed on him when he received the suspended 11-month sentence in February.
Finnerty had pleaded guilty in February to three charges of indecently exposing himself to young girls, aged between 10 and 13, near his home on three occasions between July 14 and 27 last year.
He had also pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a care assistant at Merlin Park Hospital, Galway on September 13 last year.
Judge Fahy suspended the entire 11-month sentence at the time for two
years on several conditions, including that he refrain from alcohol.
The judge remanded Finnerty in custody today to next Monday’s court when an application by the Gardai to have the suspended sentence activated, will be heard.
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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