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Galway man’s family convinced he didn’t kill himself despite German inquest verdict
Date Published: 27-Apr-2011
The family of a Portumna man, found hanging in his German apartment just two weeks before Christmas, are demanding that the investigation into his death be reopened. They are convinced that he did not take his own life.
Tragic Matthew Fitzpatrick (34) was due to arrive home in Ireland two days after his body was discovered in the apartment in Mannheim. He worked there as an interface engineer for a Cork based company.
A post mortem was carried out in Germany after which the local police concluded his death was suicide but his family ordered a second autopsy to be carried out on his repatriation to Ireland – it revealed a number of discrepancies.
The Deputy State Pathologist identified numerous injuries to Matthew’s body including a blunt force injury to the back of his head and a deep injury to his lower back – injuries which were not revealed in the original post mortem.
It is because of this and the fact that there were numerous contusions and abrasions to Matthew’s face and body that the Fitzpatrick family are demanding that the investigation into his death be reopened.
See full story in this week’s Connacht Tribune.
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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