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LOUGHREA CONSPIRACY TRIAL COLLAPSES
Date Published: 18-Feb-2010
The trial of three Dublin men charged with conspiracy to rob a man in Loughrea of ten thousand euro has been withdrawn from a jury at Galway Circuit Criminal Court.
After lengthy legal argument, Judge Raymond Groarke directed the jury foreman to find all three accused not guilty of the conspiracy charge.
29 year old James Clancy of 3 Kiltalown Walk, Tallaght, along with 29 year old Wayne Keogh of 179 Forest Hills, Ratcoole, Tallaght, and 24 year old Gavin Dalton of 9 Rathminton Close, Tallaght, all denied a single charge of conspiring to rob 10,000 euro from an elderly man at Main St, Loughrea on January 30th 2008.
Prosecuting barrister Conor Fahy told the jury it would be alleged one of the accused was in the bank and saw an elderly local man withdraw 10,000 euro in cash.
He was seen texting and shortly afterwards one of the other accused entered the bank and stood in a queue watching the elderly man.
Following legal arguement in the absence of the jury this morning, Judge Groarke withdrew the case from the jury and directed them to find all three Tallaght men not guilty of the conspiracy charge.
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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