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A man, whose solicitor admitted had a “chequered history” when it came to road traffic offences, told a Judge that he had turned his life around, no longer drank or took drugs, and didn’t associate with those he had during his past. He pleaded to have his licence restored so he could continue working in construction.

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People do change, Judge says of man with ‘chequered history’ ↗

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A mature student studying English and Irish at UCC was told he was getting one chance and one chance only on his first drug charge, and was warned not to be back before Galway District Court again.

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Mature student warned not to return to court ↗

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A Judge was impressed with a young man who she described as “a hardworking individual who wanted to improve his lot in life” when he came before her on a drug possession charge.

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'Hardworking' young man avoids a drugs conviction ↗

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New research from University of Galway, published today, raises awareness of the devastating injuries that can be caused to young children who ingest button batteries.

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University of Galway research highlights life-threatening dangers button batteries pose to young children ↗

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A private meeting of potential election candidates was held in Galway city last week to hammer out a potential voting alliance in May’s Galway West by-election.

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Election hopefuls agree voting pact ↗

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While the country has many ongoing problems admittedly, there is little any of us can do right now, as ordinary citizens, to resolve them, other than exercising our vote at the next election to enact change. That is our democratic prerogative.

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The Galway traffic question ↗

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Members of the public were so concerned to see a vulnerable man very close to city waterways that the Gardaí were contacted, Judge Valerie Corcoran was told at Galway District Court when the man appeared before her on two public order charges.

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Being drunk near city waterways not advisable — Judge ↗

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A slash hook found in the boot of a young man’s car was for clearing hedges in a field where he kept ponies, he told Gardaí.

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Ballinasloe blighted by reckless and dangerous driving — Judge ↗

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