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FORENSIC TESTS AT CITY HOUSE FOLLOWING ASSAULT
Date Published: 06-Jun-2011
IN a quiet cul-de-sac, at Newcastle in the city today, Gardai completed their forensic examinations of a semi-detached end house, where a young UK woman is alleged to have been seriously assaulted at the weekend.
The Gardai have confirmed to Galway Bay Fm that they believe the woman, and a man, were taken to the house in Clifdon Crescent, Newcastle by taxi prior to the assault taking place.
The young UK woman, who is in her early 20s, was at a hen party in the city when the assault took place. She is recovering from her injuries at University Hospital.
Galway Gardai are seeking the help of the public to apprehend the person involved in the alleged attack.
Detective Inspector Gerry Roche, who is involved in investigating the incident is again appealing to two taxi drivers, working in Galway city in the early hours of yesterday (Sunday), to contact them.
Several of the young woman’s friends were on their way to the airport yesterday (Sunday) when they heard that she was assaulted.
They returned to the city and are staying at a number of guest houses until their friend recovers from her injuries
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
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
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
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.