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WOMAN REMANDED IN CUSTODY OVER SALTHILL MURDER
Date Published: 02-Aug-2011
A 30 year old woman has been remanded in custody in connection with the murder of Kevin Joyce in Salthill over the bank holiday weekend.
Maura Thornton of Apartment 1, 183 Upper Salthill was remanded to the Courts of Criminal Justice next Tuesday August the 9th at Galway District Court this morning.
The victim of Sunday night’s murder has been named locally as 59 year old Kevin Joyce, understood to be at native of county Mayo.
He was stabbed to death in an apartment complex close to the Seapoint Amusement Centre.
Garda Greg Flemming of Salthill Garda station gave evidence of her arrest, charge and caution at 10.50 last night at Galway Garda station.
In reply to the charge, Thornton said ‘May he rest in peace’.
Judge Gerard Furlong granted Maura Thornton free legal aid and directed that all appropriate medical and psychiatric assessment and/or treatment be given to her on arrival at Mountjoy women’s prison.
He remanded the accused in custody to appear before the Courts of Criminal Justice court number 2 at 10.30 next Tuesday morning.
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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