Galway Bay FM News Archives
MAN AT CENTRE OF GORT SIEGE DUE TO TAKE THE STAND
Date Published: 14-May-2009
The man at the centre of the Gort siege two years ago is due to take the stand today, day 7 of his trial at Galway District Court
He told Gardai after the 21 hour gun siege that he didn’t care if they shot and killed him when he emerged from his home armed with a shotgun because he felt he would not survive a long term in prison.
Anthony Burke from 67 Crowe Street said in Garda interviews afterwards he couldn’t care less at the time if they shot him but he remembered hoping they would “take him down”.
He denies having two shotguns and 1400 shotgun in his possession with intent to endanger life at his home between October 8 and 9, 2006, but he admits having the firearms with intent to injure property.
He also denies having the shotguns under suspicious circumstances during the same incident.
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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