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MURDER TRIAL AT GALWAY COURT ADJOURNED FOR SECOND DAY

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Date Published: 09-Apr-2008

The Galway trial of Mervue woman Una Black, who’s charged with the murder of a man in the city 16 months ago has been adjourned for a second day.

Central Criminal Court Judge Paul Carney has asked the jury panel to return for a final time at 10.30 tomorrow morning.

Presiding Judge Paul Carney has adjourned for a second day running, the murder trial of 25 year old Una Black, of 83 Droim Chaoin, Bishop O’Donnell Road, and formerly of 23 Walter Macken Flats, Mervue.

She’s charged with the murder of 42-year old John Malone, contrary to Common Law, at Walter Macken Flats, on December 3rd 2006.

The case was due to begin today after it was adjourned for the first time yesterday.

However speaking in at a sitting of the Central Criminal Court this morning, Judge Carney said he had been made aware of a situation which would prevent the trial from going ahead today.

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Galway has country’s largest population of young people

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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.

 

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Call for direct donations to city charity shops

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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.

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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent

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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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