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FOUR REMANDED IN CUSTODY OVER COUNTY DRUGS SEIZURE
Date Published: 22-Sep-2012
Four Vietnamese men have been remanded in custody charged in connection with a significant drug seizure in the Galway area this day last week [Sat Sept 15].
Son Thianh Trinh (60), Tuan Tran (37) and Lee Van Dung(48), all of no fixed abode, appeared before Harristown District Court yesterday
An estimated 264 thousand euro worth of cannabis plants were discovered during Garda raids on three houses in Oughterard, Dunmore and Tuam on Saturday September 15th..
All three are charged with the cultivation of cannabis plants at Ballygally, Gleann Road, Oughterard last Saturday September 15.
They are further charged with having the drugs in their possession and having them for sale or supply to another on the same date.
Nguyen Van Nam(29) also appeared before the court – he was arrested at a house at Addergoole Beg, Garrafauns, Dunmore, last Saturday.
They have all been remanded in continuing custody to appear before Harristown District Court on Friday October 5th.
Meanwhile, a 36-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy in custody on similar charges are due to appear before Galway District Court on Monday
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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.