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MOYLOUGH MAN JAILED FOR GUN THEFT
Date Published: 31-Mar-2012
A 27-year-old Moylough man, who has had to wear a bulletproof vest since implicating others in the theft of firearms from the back of a courier truck five years ago, has been jailed for three years.
Dean Molloy, Cooloo, Briarfield pleaded guilty in 2010 to theft of nine Gamo air rifles, a shotgun and three rifles from a courier truck at Kilgorrive, Creagh, Ballinasloe, on November 27th, 2007.
Sentencing was delayed until the trial of co-accused, Jimmy Ward (45), of Slieve Rua, Ballybane had taken place at Galway Circuit Criminal Court two weeks ago.
A jury found Ward not guilty of theft but guilty of handling the stolen guns and he received a five-year sentence last week.
Detective Henry Burke told Molloy’s sentencing hearing while Molloy claimed he lived in fear of Ward and was under his influence at the time of the offence, he did not believe this.
Judge Raymond Groarke said Molloy and others had used fear and intimidation in trying to get away with the crime.
He said while four of the guns had been recovered by gardaí, nine were still in the hands of criminals.
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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