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June 1 2006

Commemorating Nimmo

Law catches up with Bohermore man
A Bohermore man was sentenced to 20 months in prison this week at Galway District Court for a spate of offences. Francis Sweeney (35), 19 Liam Mellows Tce, Bohermore, Galway, was arrested last April in Eyre Square by Garda Cathal Rodgers for being drunk in public and while being processed at Galway Garda Station it was discovered that outstanding bench warrants were already in existence for his arrest. Garda Rodgers told the court that when he saw Sweeney in Eyre Square he was aware bench warrants were in existence for him. As he went to arrest him, Sweeney became aggressive and ran from the garda by wriggling out of his jacket. He ran across the Square and when Garda Rodgers caught up with him Sweeney put up his fists and invited the garda to fight him. A passing taxi driver stopped and assisted Garda Rodgers in restraining the accused until more gardai arrived on the scene. Back at Galway Garda Station a search of the accused revealed a small quantity of cannabis resin in his possession along with a sharply pointed knife. Inspector Pat McHugh said Sweeney, who has 48 previous convictions, had been arrested on May 17, 2004, for drink driving and for not having insurance. A sample taken at the time showed a reading of 62 mgs of alcohol per 100mls of breath. Sweeney admitted at the time he did not have insurance because he was already disqualified. Defence solicitor Sean Acton said his client had been trying to avoid detection when Garda Rodgers spotted him in Eyre Square and that was why he ran. He said Sweeney was just as surprised as Garda Rodgers when the knife was found in his jacket pocket. Mr Acton said Sweeney knew he was facing a lengthy prison term for these offences and he had tried to evade detection for as long as possible for that reason. Judge Mary Fahy imposed varying terms of imprisonment on all charges, totalling 20 months. She also disqualified Sweeney for six years.

Concert leaves grass worse for wear
BY KERNAN ANDREWS While the Eyre Square relaunch concert proved a huge success, the grass in Kennedy Park was looking worse for wear after being
At the unveiling of a plaque at Roundstone Pier commemorating Alexander Nimmo, the founder of Roundstone were John Killeen, CEO of Cold Chon, and plaque sponsor Kathleen Villiers-Tuthill.

trampled underfoot by city music lovers. The concert was held in the Kennedy Park area of the Square and while much of it was cordoned off the area in front of the stage

was left exposed, and once the crowds went home on Saturday evening the grassy area had been rucked up and was looking mucky. However a spokesman for the council said it will be restoring the affected area and making sure it is back in shape within the next few says. "We cordoned off the

vulnerable areas of the green for extra protection," said the spokesperson. "We are currently working to redeem the most affected areas and are confident they will be fully redeemed within the coming week. Considering it was the wettest month of May on record we are happy that the turf stood up well."

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