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100 previous convictions cannot be ignored, says Judge
A DEFENDANT who pleaded guilty to a long list of charges, mainly thefts from city businesses, had 100 previous convictions and this could not be ignored no matter how difficult his background was, Judge Valerie Corcoran said when sentencing him to 16 months in prison.
Next time, it will be a serious criminal conviction, Judge warns
A JUDGE told a man found in possession of cocaine that she believed everybody deserved one chance, but warned him that if he came back before her on a similar charge, he would find himself with a serious criminal record.
Life begins at fifty, judge tells defendant
“I hope you’re turning a corner, look after yourself,” a judge told a 50-year old man who appeared before her at Galway District Court on public order charges.
‘Very nice young girl’ gets chance after candle theft
A defendant described in court as “a very nice young girl” was given a chance when she appeared before Galway District Court charged with stealing candles to the value of €338 from Home Store & More.
Defendant with 90 convictions says he understands the concept of bail
A PORTUMNA-based man who has 90 previous convictions, 59 of which were committed while he was on bail, had another bail application objected to by Gardaí when he was brought before Ballinasloe District Court on theft charges.
Judge highlights implications on travel, education and employment of drug conviction
A JUDGE has issued a severe warning as to the consequences of a drugs conviction on a young person’s record which could impact future travel, education and career ambitions even before the obvious health implications are considered.
A half century of excavation and provocation
There is a cyclical nature to the life of a town or city that is fascinating to monitor from afar. When I say afar, I mean in terms of time. There is nothing like a dollop of wisdom, hindsight and context to bring meaning to any aspect of our lives that we may choose to revisit from time to time. Perhaps this is why I love local news, the humanity of it, the rawness, the pomp and the circumstance; the stories and events that are important because of their grandiosity; or their relevance because the stakes are so low.
Classic property with a sense of history
Aughrismore, Claddaghduff — €240,000
Over The Edge open reading on Zoom
THE OVER The Edge readings are back! Covid-19 has prevented the city's popular literary institution from taking place in the city library, but Digital technology is facilitating its return next month.
Flood assistance schemes must be activated as a necessity
Local Independent Deputy, Denis Naughten, has called on the Government to immediately activate financial assistance schemes for farmers, families and businesses impacted upon by the serious flooding within the Shannon basin.
