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CUSTODY REMAND FOR BARNA WOMAN FOR GARDA ASSAULT
Date Published: 15-Jan-2008
A 67 year old Barna woman who continued to harass her neighbours in breach of a court order issued in December, was remanded in custody for one week at Galway District Court this week
Mary Griffin, from Corbally, Barna, was found by Garda Elizabeth Helly at 3.20 p.m. last Sunday afternoon in an intoxicated state on the roadway outside her neighbour’s house
She was shouting vulgar comments at them.
Garda Helly said she arrested Griffin Barna last Sunday who became very abusive towards her, kicking her several times
Griffin was charged with assaulting Garda Helly at the Garda Station, with being drunk and a danger to herself and others and with breaching the peace
Judge Fahy said she wanted the neighbours to be in court next Monday to hear their side of the story
She remanded Griffin in custody to appear the court again next Monday, January 21.
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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.