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HEADFORD MAN GETS PRISON SENTENCE FOR HIGH SPEED CHASE
Date Published: 04-Mar-2008
An uninsured boy racer who was chased at high speed by Gardai from Galway city to Shrule in Co. Mayo and back again, has been sentenced to twenty one months in prison.
20 year old Hugh O’Sullivan, of Cloonee, Headford, pleaded guilty to twenty charges of dangerous driving and to driving without insurance on July 22 last year.
The 90-mile chase began at around 12.30 a.m. at Ballybrit Industrial Estate in Galway City.
Garda Gerry Staunton and Garda Jason Kelly found O’Sullivan doing ‘donuts’ with his Toyota Starlet car in the middle of a circle of boy racer cars.
O’Sullivan, who was accompanied by a female front seat passenger, drove straight at the Garda car at speed and only veered away from a head-on collision at the last second.
He then left the estate at high speed and the chase that ensued
The court heard the accused was not covered by insurance to drive the Starlet that night.
Judge Fahy imposed consecutive sentences on seven of the dangerous driving charges and on the insurance charge, totalling 21 months detention.
She also disqualified O’Sullivan from driving for seven years.
Leave to appeal the sentences was granted and O’Sullivan walked free from court yesterday evening, pending an appeal hearing.
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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