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SENTENCING IN ARPIL FOR INVERIN MAN WHO HARASSED NEIGHBOURS
Date Published: 15-Jan-2009
A judge is due to sentence an Inverin man in April for harassing and stalking his neighbours and threatening to kill one of them.
27 year old Michael Lydon of Kilroe East, Inverin pleaded guilty before the court last October to harassing a couple and their son between August 6, 2007 and June 13 last year.
He also pleaded guilty to threatening to kill the son at Púirín, Spiddal on June 5th last.
Defence barrister, Geri Silke, told the court she received a letter from West Galway Adult Services, formerly the Brothers of Charity, stating that it had a 13 year waiting list for people needing full-time residential care.
Ms. Silke said the letter stated that it would take up to a year to carry out an assessment of the accused.
The letter also questioned the suitability of the services on offer from the Brothers of Charity with regard to her client, Michael Lydon.
Judge Raymond Groarke adjourned sentencing in the case April 1 next.
He directed a report be furnished to the court from both the HSE and West Galway Adult Services regarding an assessment of the accused.
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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