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TRIAL OPENS OF INVERIN WOMAN ACCUSED OF CITY MURDER
Date Published: 15-Jan-2013
The trial of a 31 year old Inverin woman charged with the murder of her former boyfriend in Galway city two years ago, opened before a jury at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Galway at noon.
31 year old Maura Thornton, a native of Inverin, Bealadangan, is charged with the murder of 59 year old Kevin Joyce at 183 Upper Salthill , Salthill on July 31, 2011.
Dressed in black trousers, black top and grey coat, Ms. Thornton broke down and cried openly as the charge was put to her in front of a packed courtroom.
It took her a few seconds to compose herself before she replied ‘not guilty’ to the murder charge.
A jury of six men and six women was empanelled to hear evidence in the trial which is expected to last two weeks before Mr Justice Barry White.
Paul Greene, prosecuting, said evidence would emerge during the trial that Mr Joyce had been stabbed 17 times and that two of those stab wounds had proved fatal.
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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