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JUDGE SAYS HE WONT BE BULLIED IN GALWAY SHOPLIFTING CASE
Date Published: 19-Feb-2009
A Circuit Court judge has warned a shoplifting mother who made racist remarks to a Garda that he does not like being bullied by her into suspending a prison sentence on account of her two children.
Judge Raymond Groarke has given 35 year old Miriam Adedosu of 37 Clochard, Rahoon, one week to make arrangements for the care of her two children.
Earlier this month, Adedosu was sentenced to 4 months in prison at the District Court, but she appealled the sentence to the Circuit Court.
Garda Fiona White told the appeal hearing that Adedosu took the hand- beaded dress from the Treasure Chest on William Street, Galway and left the store with two other women.
When Garda White confronted Adedosu as she left a Monsoon shop nearby, Adedosu screamed at her, “You are only doing this because I am coloured.”
She then dragged Garda White into Monsoon, pushing her against a rail
of clothes and the garda dragged the woman back out onto the street.
Adjourning the appeal to next Tuesday, February 24, Judge Groarke said
he did not like being bullied and he had the distinct impression that
was what was happening.
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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