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DATE FOR MICHAEL FAHY RETRIAL TO BE DECIDED IN OCTOBER
Date Published: 19-Feb-2008
The date for fixing the re-trial of Galway County Councillor, Michael Fahy in connection with the alleged misappropriation of funding was adjourned today at Galway Circuit Criminal Court to next October.
57 year old Michael Fahy, from Caherduff, Ardrahan, was convicted by a jury at the same court last March on seven counts of theft and fraud including the misappropriation of 7,000 euro of Council funding.
The former Fianna Fail councillor was sentenced later that month to twelve months in prison and was fined €75,000 by Judge Raymond Groarke.
Today, his barrister, Mr. Francis Comerford indicated that the matter would not commence before next October by agreement with both the prosecution and defence teams
He suggested the case be entered on the court list at a later date.
Judge Groarke then adjourned the matter to the call-over date for setting trial dates on October 7 next.
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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