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INVERIN DANGEROUS DRIVING TRIAL OPENS
Date Published: 26-Jan-2011
The trial of a Spiddal man, charged with dangerous driving causing death, has opened at Galway Circuit Criminal Court.
22-year-old Ciaran O’Laoi from Baile an tSagairt, Spiddal is accused of dangerous driving at Minna, Inverin in July 2008, which caused the death of Mary Dillane of Cartúr, Gaol, Inverin.
Ciaran O’Laoi’s car – which was embedded in the driver’s side of Mrs Dillane’s Volkswagen Passat – needed to be winced back in order to gain access.
The court has heard that the two cars collided as Mrs Dillane was entering the main from a minor road near the local church at a junction in Minna.
It is the state’s case that O’Laoi was travelling at speed towards the junction and in a manner which caused him to crash into Mrs Dillane’s car.
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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