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Tuam man pleads guilty over crash that killed baby sisters
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A 41-year-old Tuam man will be sentenced this Friday having pleaded guilty today to a single charge of dangerous driving which caused the deaths of two baby sisters near Tuam eighteen months ago.
Two-year-old Kate Gilmore and her 12-week-old sister Grace, died following a collision on the N17 in Tuam, in October 2012.
John O’Connor, with an address at 5 Waterslade Downs, Tuam, appeared before Galway Circuit Criminal Court where he pleaded guilty to dangerous driving at the Demesne, (pron Domain) Tuam on 21 October, 2012, which caused the deaths of Kate and Grace Gilmore.
Sentencing in the case has been adjourned to this Friday.
State prosecutor, Patrick McGrath SC, told the brief hearing that the plea met the case against the accused for the DPP and in due course a nolle prosequi would be entered on the outstanding charges.
These outstanding charges are, failing to remain at the scene of an accident; dangerous driving at another location in Tuam on the same date and failing to make a required declaration on a driving licence application.
John Jordan SC for the defence said it would take 90 minutes to hear the facts at the sentence hearing.
Judge Rory McCabe said “This is a particularly tragic case and I’m happy it has been dealt with in the manner in which it has”.
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Plans have been lodged for a development of 28 homes at Letteragh Road on the west side of the city.
The project is led by Callanan & Walsh Construction Co. Limited and would be based at a site near existing estates along the road.
It would be a mix of single and two-bed apartments across three seperate blocks.
City planners are due to make a decision in July
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Events will be hosted across all corners of Galway to celebrate Cruinniú na nÓg this weekend.
The National Day of Creativity for Young People is being held tomorrow, with over 700 free events scheduled around the country.
It’s a collaboration between the Arts and Culture Department, the Creative Ireland Prorgamme, Galway County Council and RTÉ.
Cruinniú na nÓg is a one-day event, designed to empower young people to develop their creative potential.
Some of the highlights include a street peformance in Tuam, a drumming session in Oughterard and a dance and music workshop in Lettermore.
The tech side of creativity will also be represented with Lego Robotics and Coding Workshops in Moycullen and Carraroe.
A variety of artists will visit nine different refugee centres, offering workshops in print-making, circus skills, kite-making and music.
Libraries in Ballinasloe, Loughrea, Oranmore, Carraroe and Tuam will also host a variety of free activities.
The full list of events and booking is available on cruinniu.creativeireland.gov.ie]
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – After months of delays and immense frustration for motorists, the new Martin Junction near the Galway Clinic is finally set to open next week.
It brings to an end a long-running saga that began in January 2022 and was originally expected to be completed that August.
The lights will now be officially commissioned on Wednesday, June 13th, at 11am.
Local Councillor Alan Cheevers has been speaking to David Nevin.
Plans lodged for 28 homes at Letteragh Road
All corners of Galway hosting events for Cruinniú na nÓg
New Martin Junction to officially open next week
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An Bord Pleanala to reconsider appeal against refusal of 74 homes in Knocknacarra
East Galway farm sells for €1.3 million
Official opening of Galway’s new pedestrian and cycle bridge
Detached home in Knocknacarra has host of amenities nearby
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