Galway Bay FM News Archives
NOVEMBER TRIAL FOR GERARD BARRY ON ASSAULT CHARGES
Date Published: 09-Sep-2009
City man Gerard Barry will go on trial in November charged with assaulting two Gardai and two other people over two years ago.
The 29 year-old appeared before Galway District Court today where a date was set for the trial.
Wearing a dark green jacket, blue shirt and black jeans, Gerard Barry was brought in custody before Judge Mary Fahy at Galway District Court.
Barry, of 65 St James Crescent, Mervue and with an address at Tur Uisce, Doughiska, is charged with being drunk in public and assaulting Garda Jason Kelly and Sergeant John McElroy in Eyre Square on March 31st 2007.
He’s also facing charges of breaching the peace and failing to leave the area on the same day.
Gerard Barry will also stand trial on charges of assaulting a woman and a man on August 3rd 2007 and with contravening a Protection Order on August 16th 2007 by putting the woman in fear when he called to her house in the early hours of the morning.
It’s understood there is also another assault charge against the accused.
Judge Fahy legally remanded the 29 year-old on continuing bail to November 18th for trial at Galway District Court.
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.
Families queue up for school’s offer of free house
West has lower cancer survival rates than rest
Galway minors continue to lay waste to all opponents
Gardaí and IFA issue a joint appeal on summer road safety
Marathon Man plans to call a halt – but not before he hits 160 races
