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Survivor of fatal Connemara plane crash settles case
Date Published: 01-May-2013
The survivor of a fatal Connemara plane crash in 2007 has settled his case.
54 year old Eugene Holohan of Masonbrook in Loughrea had brought a high court action for damages arising out of the injuries he sustained.
According to the Irish Independent, Mr. Holohan had sued Lancton Taverns Limited of Belgard Square in Rathmines, Dublin and Hennessy Aviation Services Limited of the Naul in Dublin.
These firms were the owners and operators respectively of the Cessna Caravan aircraft.
He had also sued Wells Fargo Bank Northwest NA, of Salt Lake city which provides trust facilities to enable non-US citizens to own US-registered aircraft.
Two people were killed in the crash which took place at Connemara Airport in Inverin on July 5th 2007.
Mr. Holohan sustained a number of serious injuries including fractures and broken teeth and also underwent surgery.
It’s reported he suffered a range of problems after the incident including depression and anxiety and was limited in his ability to do physical work.
Following talks between legal representatives on the second day of the hearing, the case was settled.
The terms of the settlement are confidential.
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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