Galway Bay FM News Archives
SENTENCE FOR DRUG DRIVING QUASHED AT GALWAY COURT
Date Published: 10-Jul-2008
A motorist was successful this week in having a conviction for driving while under the influence of cocaine quashed on appeal at Galway Circuit Criminal Court.
22 year old Mark Barry, formerly of 25 Tudor Vale, Oranmore, and who now lives at 249 Ros Caoin, Roscam, was sentenced to five months in prison and was disqualified from driving for four years at Galway District Court on May 14 last.
He had denied a charge of driving while under the influence of an intoxicant to such an extent as not to have proper control of his car at Tudor Vale, Oranmore, on April 24 last year.
Conal McCarthy, BL, said there was undue delay between the time the first Garda test results came back in early May with a nil alcohol reading, and the time the second results regarding the drugs analysis were sent to him in early September.
Judge Raymond Groarke agreed with the barrister that there had been undue delay in test results coming back from the Medical Bureau and he allowed the appeal.
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.
Disappointment voiced over the delay to repair Traffic Lights at University Hospital Galway
European Commission confirms daily fines against the State in relation to the Derrybrien windfarm will cease
Galway’s CONNOLLY favourite for Ireland’s Eurovision song choice with decision due tonight
Senator claims barriers to Galway Ring Road will cause huge implications for other infrastructure projects
Galway TY students invited to attend real estate work experience course
Jurys name to disappear after 30 years in Galway
Night porter attacked wife and her son in family home
Group of up to 10 rowers rescued from River Corrib in Galway
Galway pubs braced for backlash after massive price hike
Galway student’s career dream shattered after being blinded by firework
