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PORTUMNA MAN JAILED FOR 6 YEARS FOR DRUG POSESSION
Date Published: 03-Jun-2008
A Portumna man has been given a six-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to having over 9,500 Ecstasy tablets in his possession which were for sale or supply to others
32 year old John Briscoe of no.1 Mingban, Ballycrissaune, Portumna appeared before Galway District Court
He was found at his home with the drugs on July 16, 2006 and they had a street value of over €96,000 euro
Briscoe’s co-accused, 24 year old Philip O’Dwyer of Ballykeeland Road, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary was sentenced to nine months.
He pleaded guilty to being found in possession of 195 Ecstasy tablets, worth €1950, at the same address, on the same date which were for sale or supply to another.
Both men were described as being recreational drugs users and the court was told O’Dwyer was no longer taking drugs.
Mr. Bernard Madden, SC, for Briscoe, said his client was at the lower end of the drug hierarchy and could not name the person he was holding the drugs for out of fear for his own safety.
The court heard Briscoe is an unemployed tiler with no previous convictions for drug offences.
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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