Galway Bay FM News Archives
GARDAI QUESTION WOMAN OVER ROAD DEATH OF CORRANDULLA MAN PAKIE LYNCH
Date Published: 03-Aug-2008
An elderly pedestrian, named locally as Pakie Lynch died in a hit and run in Drumgriffin in Corrandulla, close to his home, early today
A woman in her thirties was arrested by Gardai several hours after the Corrandulla fatal crash
Mr Lynch’s body was found just before 9 o’clock this morning at Drumgriffin, near Cregg Castle, and just yards from his home
The single man was pronouced dead at the scene, and his body was removed to University Hospital Galway where the Deputy State Pathologist will carry out a post mortem examination
Pakie Lynch had been out socialising in nearby Peggy’s Bar until 1 this morning, and was walking home when he was struck by a car some time between 1 and 2 am
The car left the scene but this afternoon a woman in her thirties was arrested by Galway Gardai in the Corrandulla area
She’s is being questioned at Mill Street station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act
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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