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GALWAY AMPUTEE SUES REGARDING RALLY INCIDENT
Date Published: 26-Mar-2011
A YOUNG man had to have his leg amputated as a result of injuries sustained after being struck by a car taking part in the 2005 Galway International Motor Rally, the High Court was told yesterday.
Today’s "Irish Times" reports that Blaine Murphy (25) suffered severe compound fractures to his left leg when he was struck by a Honda Civic which came off the road while he was watching a stage of the rally on February 5th, 2005.
At the time of the incident, which occurred on the road between Gort and Loughrea, Mr Murphy was filming cars with his camcorder. The court yesterday viewed video images of the rally taken by him at the time of the collision.
Arising from his injuries, Mr Murphy, Cashelmara, Knocknacarra, Galway, has sued the Co Galway Motor Club Ltd, Irish Motorsport Federation Ltd (Motor Sport Ireland), Motor Sport Ireland Safety Team and Brian Melia, Old Church Street, Athenry, Co Galway, the driver of the rally car.
It is claimed the rally was organised and operated by the Co Galway Motor Club under the auspices of Motor Sport Ireland and that Motor Sport Ireland Safety, a recognised club of Motor Sport Ireland, provided safety services for the rally.
The report states that Mr Murphy alleges negligence and breach of duty of care by the defendants. It is claimed there was failure to carry out an adequate risk assessment for dangers in the area where Mr Murphy was watching the rally.
All four defendants have denied the claims against them. The action before Mr Justice Brian McGovern continues next week.
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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