Galway Bay FM News Archives
MAN CHARGED OVER MISSING GLENAMADDY RESIDENT
Date Published: 24-Jul-2011
A 35 year old man has appeared before the courts charged in connection with the disappearance of Glenamaddy resident Juris Buls.
Sergejs Kraus of 12 dudley heights Glenamaddy has been charged with withholding information contrary to section 9 of the offences against the state act.
At a special sitting of Tuam district court in Galway, Detective Michael Kelly gave evidence of charging the Latvian man at Tuam Garda station, to which his reply was ‘I understood’.
An application for bail, made by defence solicitor Tom O’ Donohue was strongly objected to by Inspector Mick O’ Dwyer.
He said that in the course of searches in the Glenamaddy area they had found a body, and had reasonable cause to believe it may be that of missing Juris Buls.
As a result of this it’s likely more serious charges may be brought forward.
Inspector O’ Dwyer said Gardai considered Sergejs Kraus to be a flight risk as he was in possesion of a one way ticket to Latvia on September 2nd.
Speaking with the aid of a Russian translater, Sergejs Kraus said he had a wife and daughter and they went on holidays every year.
He also said they fully intended on returning to Ireland.
Judge Geoffrey Browne refused an application for bail and remanded him in custody to appear before the courts again on Tuesday the 26th of July.
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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