Galway Bay FM News Archives
PAUL O’GRADY’S INDECENT ASSAULT TRIAL TRANSFERRED TO DUBLIN
Date Published: 13-Jan-2009
The indecent assault trial of Tuam man Paul O’Grady has been transferred to Dublin.
Lawyers for Paul O’Grady of Dublin Road, Tuam yesterday successfully applied to have his trial transferred to Dublin Circuit Criminal Court because his name was made public by the court coverage of his hearing in Galway in November.
62 year old Paul O’Grady had been remanded on continuing bail to appear before Galway Circuit Criminal court today to fix a date for trial.
Defence barrister Conall McCarthy told Judge Raymond Groarke yesterday that his client was identified in the media coverage of his hearing at Galway District Court on November 26th
He argued the pre-trial publicity would prejudice a fair and unbiased trial in Galway.
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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