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3 ARRESTED AND SEARCH FOR 2 MORE AFTER RAID ON LACKAGH HOME
Date Published: 16-Feb-2009
Three men have been arrested after a woman and four children were held at gunpoint at their home in Galway last night.
Five men armed with guns entered the house in Lackagh at around ten to nine last night.
They tied up the four children with cable ties and threatened the family.
Two neighbours arrived at the scene a short time later along with Gardaí.
Four of the raiders managed to escape from the scene after one officer was hit with a pick axe and another threatened with a gun – however, one of the men was arrested at the house.
Another two men were subsequently arrested at a checkpoint set up in the surrounding area.
They 3 men are being questioned at Millstreet Garda Station in the city.
The family, who were not injured, are said to be traumatised by the incident.
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Galway has country’s largest population of young people
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Galway has a population of young people which is more than twice the national average.
According to information gathered by the Central Statistics Office, Galway’s population of 20 to 24 year olds is more than twice the national average.
The number of 25-34 year olds in Galway is also more than the norm nationally, with the two main colleges thought to be the main reason.
However immigration in Galway is much higher than in other areas at 19.4 percent, compared to the national average of 12 percent.
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Call for direct donations to city charity shops
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A city councillor is encouraging people to donate goods directly to charity shops.
It follows allegations of thefts from clothes banks in Galway and across the country in recent months.
However, cameras are in place at some clothes banks and surveillance is carried out by local authorities.
Speaking on Galway Talks, Councillor Neil McNeilis said the problem of theft from clothes banks is widespread.
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Galway ‘Park and Ride’ could become permanent
Date Published: 07-May-2013
A park ‘n’ ride scheme from Carnmore into Galway city could become a permanent service if there is public demand.
That’s according to the Chief Executive of Galway Chamber of Commerce, Michael Coyle.
The pilot scheme will begin at 7.20 next Monday morning, May 13th.
Motorists will be able to park cars at the airport carpark in Carnmore and avail of a bus transfer to Forster Street in the city.
Buses will depart every 20 minutes at peak times and every 30 minutes at offpeak times throughout the day, at a cost of 2 euro per journey.