Galway Bay FM News Archives
COURT APPEARANCE FOR MAN IN CONNECTION WITH DEATH OF CLAREGALWAY JOCKEY
Date Published: 27-Nov-2009
A 37 year old man will appear before Scarborough magistrate court this morning in connection with the deaths of two young jockeys.
Peter William Brown, from Malton is charged with the murders of ClareGalway jockey Jamie Kyne and 19 year old scottish apprentice Jan Wilson in a flat fire in Yorkshire last September.
The man was arrested by detectives with North Yorkshire Police wednesday night.
He was charged with two counts of murder and will appear before the courts this morning.
Jamie Kyne came from Kiltrogue Stud Farm in Claregalway and his death shocked the local community and the racing world.
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.
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.
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.
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