Galway Bay FM News Archives
SENTENCING TO BE FINALISED ON WEDNESDAY IN SALTHILL MANSLAUGHTER CASE
Date Published: 11-Mar-2013
A court has heard the daughter of a US national believes the Galway woman who stabbed her father to death should be given the chance to ‘heal herself’ and ‘leave violence behind’.
31 year old Maura Thornton from Spiddal, was cleared by a jury in January of the murder of Kevin Joyce, but was found guilty of his manslaughter at an apartment she rented in Upper Salthill on Sunday, July 31st 2011.
Tears streamed down Maura Thornton’s face at today’s sentencing hearing as she described the man she killed Kevin Joyce as ‘kind’, ‘boisterous, gregarious, funny’.
In a statement, the victim’s daughter Michaela said she believes Maura Thornton should ‘be given the chance to change the path of her own life’
Mr Justice Barry White will finalise sentencing on Wednesday.
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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