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CLAREGALWAY MAN GETS SUSPENDED SENTENCE FOR DRINK DRIVING THREE TIMES
Date Published: 23-Oct-2007
A Claregalway man who drove while drunk on three separate occasions over an eight-month period has received an eight-month suspended sentence and has been banned from driving for six years
Ger Duggan, from Kilcahill, Claregalway, who celebrated his 21st birthday last week, appeared before Galway District Court and pleaded guilty
Defence solicitor, Olivia Traynor, said her client Ger Duggan had not told his family about the first two drink driving offences but he went to them and confessed everything when he was stopped the third time in July.
She said several members of the Duggan family were in court, and they had ensured her client got treatment for an alcohol problem following the July offence.
The solicitor said her client was more mature now and he realised he had a drink problem.
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Retail industry trade body welcomes B&Q announcement
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Retail Excellence Ireland, the country’s largest retail industry trade body, has welcomed the news that 60 jobs have been saved at the city branch of B&Q.
It’s after the home improvements store successfully exited examinership.
Under the scheme, 2.4 million euro is to be invested by parent company Kingfisher plc, and B and Q will continue to trade at eight stores
This means 640 jobs have been saved nationwide, including 60 at the outlet in Knocknacarra.
However, David Fitzsimons of Retail Excellence Ireland says landlords need to be willing to help out smaller retailers too.
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Foundation reports nine Galway heart deaths each week
Date Published: 09-May-2013
Nine people die in Galway every week from heart disease and stroke.
That’s according to the Irish Heart Foundation, which is launching its Happy Hearts Appeal today. (9/5)
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, launched the appeal today to help raise funds for the charity, which has seen increasing demand on its patient services.
The Foundation says it needs to raise at least half a million euro to maintain existing information services.
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Call to tackle delays at Oranmore rail crossing
Date Published: 13-May-2013
Concerns have been raised over traffic delays at the railway crossing in Oranmore.
Councillor Jim Cuddy says he has received many representations from local motorists who have been experiencing extended delays.
He says the closed barrier can sometimes cause a traffic tailback as far as the roundabout near the Maldron hotel.
Cllr Cuddy has brought the matter to the attention of Iarnrod Eireann and has asked for an explanation as to why the crossing is closed for so long.