Galway Bay FM News Archives
OUGHTERARD RESIDENT GETS SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR FRAUD
Date Published: 10-Feb-2010
An oughterard woman who defrauded her partners company of 77 thousand euro has been given a suspended sentence at Dublin Circuit criminal court.
Cheryl Nielson, of Towntree House, Oughterard pleaded guilty to stealing cheques that were the property of Ancove Enterprises limited, on dates between July and December 2007.
42 year old mother of two, Cheryl Nielson came to Ireland in 2001 from Australia.
Suspicions were aroused when customers who appeared to owe the company money said they had already sent cheques which had been cashed.
Judge Tony Hunt called it an unsophisticated crime and that Nielson had squandered the money on the high life.
He imposed a four year sentence which he suspended for four years on condition Nielson hands over the proceeds of her pension and savings account as compensation within four months.
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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