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CUSTODY REMAND FOR TEEN IN CONNECTION WITH DEATH OF OUGHTERARD PUBLICAN
Date Published: 08-Feb-2012
A teenage boy charged with the manslaughter of Oughterard publican John Kenny last year has been remanded in custody.
The 17 year old Romanian national who cannot be named for legal reasons appeared before Galway District Court where he was assisted by an interpreter.
The youth is also charged with withholding information in relation to the investigation.
56 year old John Kenny was found dead in his pub in Oughterard with his hand tied behind his back on 25th September last year.
Judge Mary Fahy remanded the 17 year old in custody to appear before Galway Juvenile Court on Thursday week 16th February.
Judge Fahy also made a formal order for a birth certificate.
Acting Defence Solicitor Adrian McGlynn also told the court that an application for bail is to be heard in the High Court.
His co-accused 35 year old Marian Lingurar with an address in Cork City is to appear in relation to the same two charges before Harristown District Court this Friday.
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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