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A councillor has been sent forward to stand trial in the Circuit Court next month in connection with the alleged misappropriation of funds belonging to Galway County Council, writes John Fallon.
Cllr Michael "Stroke" Fahy, who resigned from Fianna Fáil 18 month ago, but who continues to serve as an independent member of Galway County Council, appeared before Kinvara District Court yesterday.
Mr Fahy, who is pleading not guilty, was remanded on his own bail of €100 and will appear before Galway Circuit Court on April 25th.
Polish man stabbed in neck
A 20-year-old Polish man was stabbed in the neck and seriously injured during an incident at a house in Castlecomer, 10 miles north of Kilkenny city, early on Sunday.
A second man was injured but his injuries are understood to be minor and involved a knife wound to the hand. Gardaí say several people have been interviewed using the services of an interpreter, but that no arrests have been made.
1916 Proclamation given prominence
Councillors in Louth have agreed that the 1916 Proclamation be displayed in "prominent locations" in all its public offices, writes Elaine Keogh.
The motion was proposed by Thomas Sharkey (SF), who said that "for fear of painting one shade of green all over the motion" he would let it speak for itself, adding only that it should be unveiled at a ceremony by women, children and youth groups as they are the first people mentioned in the proclamation. Support for the motion was unanimous.
Appeal after vehicles stolen
Gardaí in Kilbeggan are appealing for information on the whereabouts of three vehicles stolen from a business premises in the town.
Two Mercedes Sprinters (413 CDi models) and one Renault Traffic were stolen some time between 6pm on Sunday and 8am on Monday. All three vehicles are white. One of the Mercedes Sprinter minibuses and the Renault Traffic had been adapted for special-needs users and had a wheelchair lift at the back.
Anyone with information is asked to ring Kilbeggan Garda station on 0506 32102, Athlone Garda station on 0906 498550 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
Man rescued from Shannon
A man in his 30s was recovering in hospital in Limerick last night after being rescued from the river Shannon yesterday afternoon.
A passer-by spotted the man in the river at Howley's Quay in Limerick city centre at about 1.45pm.
Jesuits set for Limerick move
The Jesuits are to open a Centre for Spirituality in Limerick in September as the sale of the order's landmark church in the city nears completion, it has been confirmed.
Senior figures in the order met last week to consider offers arising from the tendering process for the historic Jesuit Church of the Sacred Heart at the Crescent. It is understood one of the five offers for the landmark church and its adjoining residence was for over €4 million.