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GALWAY MAN ADMITS SELLING CANNABIS CAKES AT FESTIVAL
Date Published: 03-Dec-2011
A 35 year old Galway man is to be sentenced next January for selling cannabis cakes at a music festival.
Paraic Brannigan, with an address at Rahoon in Galway, appeared before Ballyshannon District Court, where he was charged with possession of cannabis for sale and giving a false name.
The Irish Times reports that Brannigan admitted to having slices of cannabis cake for sale at €4 each, at the Rory Gallagher music festival in Ballyshannon last June.
The court heard that he had no previous convictions and was living in Galway for the past year, after returning from Mexico where he had worked in an orphanage.
He was remanded on bail for sentencing and background reports on January 6th.
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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