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Jury selection in Boston for murder trial of Connemara man
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Jury selection is taking place this week for the upcoming trial of a Dorchester native accused of murdering Connemara man Ciaran Conneely in Boston on October 10, 2011.
Ciaran Conneely had been living in the US for 12 years when he was found dead near his home in Dorchester.
He died from gunshot wounds.
The Irish Central reports that John Graham was just 17 when he was charged with the murder of the 36-year-old Connemara man, who was a native of the Aran Islands.
Graham is also facing charges of armed assault with intent to murder, aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm, and two additional counts of armed assault with intent to rob, all in connection with an incident that occurred Oct 30, 2011.
The trial will get underway as soon as the jury is selected.
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Efforts Intensify to Broker Peace Deal Among Feuding Factions Following Yesterday’s Violence in Tuam
From the Galway Bay FM Newsroom: Tuam area councillors are calling on the leaders of the groups involved in yesterday’s violence in Tuam to come to the table for peace talks with community leaders in a bid to avoid any reprisals.
There’s been widespread reaction to the altercation which it’s believed is linked to an ongoing feud in the Galway town.
Up to 30 gardai accompanied by armed officers attended the scene at the cemetery on the Athenry road at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon, after violence broke out.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested as he tried to flee in possession of a knife.
Five men and two women were taken to University Hospital Galway, with non life-threatening injuries.
Two funerals took place yesterday in the town with local Councillor Donagh Killilea stating that the violence which broke out later that afternoon was not connected to the bereaved families.
Instead it’s believed yesterday’s incident is related to an ongoing local feud in the town.
Speaking To Keith Finnegan on Galway Talks , Tuam Fine Gael Councillor Pete Roche says he is fearful of reprisals following yesterday’s violence.
Efforts have intensified today to broker a peace deal between the families involved in the Tuam feud.
It’s hoped those involved will meet with community leaders next week to avoid any further violence breaking out in the town.
Fianna Fail Councillor Donagh Killilea says he has extended an invitation to peace talks in a bid to avoid any further incidents.
From the Galway Bay FM Newsroom: Night time water restrictions have been lifted in Glenamaddy.
The restrictions, which were in place since Saturday, have been lifted with immediate effect.
Irish Water says they were necessary due to high levels of domestic, commercial and agricultural demand for treated drinking water experienced in Glenamaddy and surrounding areas, coupled with low reservoir levels.
Water reserves have now recovered.
From the Galway Bay FM Newsroom: University Hospital Galway is the second most overcrowded hospital nationwide today.
47 patients are waiting at the emergency department at the city acute hospital.
Cork University Hospital is the most overcrowded with 50 patients.
Latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation show 365 admitted patients are waiting for beds around the country this morning.
Efforts Intensify to Broker Peace Deal Among Feuding Factions Following Yesterday’s Violence in Tuam
Night-time Water Restrictions Lifted in Glenamaddy
UHG second most overcrowded hospital nationwide
Tuam Councillor hits out at those behind Tuam violence
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Landmark Oasis nightclub in Salthill demolished
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