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GARDA CHIEF GIVES STRONG WARNING OVER ARSON ATTACK ON CARNA STATION
Date Published: 13-Oct-2008
Gardaí in Carna say they will not stand for last night’s arson attack on the Garda Station.
They say the attack is not just an attack on Gardai in the immediate area but an attack on Gardaí all over the country.
Extensive damage was caused in last night’s attack which happened at around 10 o’clock and two units of the fire brigade from Clifden attended the scene.
It’s understood a number of lockers and uniforms were damaged.
It’s the second attack on Carna Garda station in recent weeks.
Last month, all the windows were smashed by stones along with other damage to the exterior.
Super Intendent Anthony O Domhnaill of Carna Garda station says the attack was a ‘despicable effort by thugs to cause damage and interfere with the process of the state’
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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