Galway Bay FM News Archives
LINK BETWEEN CITY MURDER AND PREVIOUS ALLEGED SEXUAL ASSAULT NOT RULED OUT
Date Published: 10-Oct-2007
Galway Gardaí are not ruling out a possible link between an alleged sexual assault several weeks ago and the murder of a teenager this week in the same area of the city.
17 year old Swiss student, Manuela Riedo was killed sometime between 7.30pm on Monday and 9.3am on Tuesday.
Her body was found by a passerby on wasteland near Lough Atalia on a popular walking route from Renmore into Galway city.
Gardaí are not ruling out the possibility that her murder could be linked to an alleged sexual assault that happened in the vicinity a few weeks ago.
A man was arrested in relation to that alleged incident, but was later released while a file is being prepared for the DPP.
Superintendent Tom Curley, who’s leading the investigation into Manuela Riedo’s death says they are keeping an open mind relation to any possible links.
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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