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MAN AT CENTRE OF GORT SIEGE FOUND NOT GUILTY
Date Published: 15-May-2009
A man charged with having two shotguns and ammunition with intent to endanger life during a siege in Gort has been acquitted by a jury at Galway Circuit Criminal Court
Anthony Burke, aged 42, of 67 Crowe Street, Gort, had denied during his eight-day trial that he was in possession of two shotguns and 1400 shotgun cartridges with intent to endanger life at Crowe Street, Gort, between 11 p.m. on October 8, and 9 p.m. on October 9, 2006.
He also denied a charge of being in possession of the shotguns in suspicious
circumstances during the siege.
The jury of seven men and five women took just one hour and twenty minutes to find Mr. Burke not guilty of all three charges but they did find him guilty of being in possession of the shotguns in suspicious circumstances on October 9, 2006.
Following the verdict, Mr. Burke and his partner, Margaret Corless looked relieved and happy as they left the courtroom.
The Defence applied to the court to have sentencing on the single charge deferred to a later date so that a probation report could be prepared on Mr Burke, who was described as “blemish free” with no previous convictions.
Judge Groarke agreed to defer sentencing to July 27 next and directed the preparation of a probation report.
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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