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MAN WHO DIED IN LATEST GALWAY ROAD CRASH NAMED
Date Published: 30-Jul-2007
The motorcyclist who died in last night’s crash in the Ballinasloe area has been named as carpenter Gerry Carty from Sralea
The 36 year old died when his motor cycle lost control and crashed at 11.45pm at Sralea [srah-lay], on the Ballinasloe to Shannonbridge Road
The Garda Ombudsman Commission is involved in the investigation because a Garda patrol car was following Mr Carty at the time of the crash
A statement from the Commission says in an apparent attempt to evade the Gardaí, a member of the public crashed his motorcycle and later died in hospital.
The newly established Garda Ombudsman Commission is also investigating another of the four fatal road crashes which took place in Galway yesterday [sun jul 29]
In Oughterard a car being driven by an off-duty Garda at Glebe shortly before 2am struck pedestrian 53 year old Dave Solman who died from his injuries
Mr Solman was a single man who was originally from Sunderland but had been working at the Connemara Gateway Hotel for the past three years
The Garda Ombudsman Commission, which was set up in May, has to be involved in the investigation into the Ballinasloe and Oughterard crashes because Gardaí were involved in various ways
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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