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GARDA AIR UNIT INVOLVED IN SEARCH FOR RAIDERS OF CITY JEWELLERS
Date Published: 28-Nov-2008
The Garda Air Support Unit has been drafted in to search for three men who carried out an armed robbery in the city this afternoon.
The men, armed with a handgun and iron bars, held up staff at Hartmanns jewellers at Williamsgate Street just after 1pm.
They stole a substantial amount of jewellery in the raid, before making their getaway in a car which was waiting nearby.
No-one was injured in the raid, but staff have been left shaken by the ordeal.
Gardaí set up road blocks in several areas around the city and suburbs, and it’s understood the culprits, believed to be from Dublin, are headed towards Athenry.
Galway Gardaí are appealling to anyone who may have seen a blue-ish grey Volvo S40, registration number 02 D 726 15, heading in the direction of Athenry to contact them at Galway Garda Station.
They’re also seeking information about a black BMW, registration 06 D 458 78, which was used immediately after the robbery, but was later abandoned in Woodquay.
Superintendent Tom Curley of Galway Garda Station is appealling to the public for any information which may help them catch the culprits.
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.
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.
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.
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