Galway Bay FM News Archives
SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR DRIVER IN FATAL BARNA CRASH
Date Published: 15-Sep-2010
A young Galway man has been given a suspended sentence for failing to report a hit-and-run in Barna which killed a young Tipperary man last year. 22-year-old Gary O’Donnell with an address at 14 Carragh Drive, Salthill pleaded Guilty at Galway District Court today. On October 4th 2009 at around 2.30am, 19-year-old Andrew Walsh from Fethard in Tipperary was struck by O’Donnell’s car close to Barna Golf Club. According to Gardai, O’Donnell’s car left the road as a result of the collision and he fled the scene without contacting emergency services. Andrew’s mother, Ann, addressed the court and said she wasn’t seeking “vengeance” and wasn’t full of “hatred or anger.” She described her son as a "mature, responsible young man with a million dollar smile." Judge Mary Fahy said she was tempted to hand down a custodial sentence and sought the family’s opinion on the matter. Andrew’s brother said the family was “in her hands,” before Judge Fahy handed down a nine month sentence which she suspended for two years. She also disqualified him for driving for five years and fined him five hundred euro for driving on a provisional licence without a fully licensed driver.
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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