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TWO ARRESTED FOLLOWING ALLEGED EYRE SQUARE ASSAULT
Date Published: 31-Jul-2011
TWO young men arrested in connection with an incident in Eyre Square, which left another young man seriously injured, have been released without charge but a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
The two alleged suspects in the incident were released by Galway Gardai shortly after 11 o’clock last night.
The 20 year old man was on top of an ESB substation in the centre of the square around 3.15 am on Saturday when he fell off during a row, sustaining serious head injuries.
The young Waterford man is improving at University Hospital Galway and he has been moved out of the high dependency unit at the hospital this afternoon (SUNDAY).
He was rushed there from Eyre Square around half three yesterday morning after the incident took place.
Galway Gardai are pleased with the progess in their investigations but they are again appealing to any other witnesses to the incident to contact them.
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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