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MAN CHARGED WITH HANDLING STOLEN GOODS AFTER ORANMORE SEIZURE
Date Published: 20-Apr-2012
A man has been charged with handling stolen property at Lydican as well as the theft of farmers gates at Claregalway.
It follows yesterday’s Garda swoop in Oranmore where a large quantity of building and farming materials were seized.
Two men who were also arrested yesterday have been transferred to Claremorris Garda station where they’re being questioned about burglaries in the Mayo area.
Gardaí arrested all three men yesterday morning in the Lydican area as they made their way towards Oranmore.
The men, aged in their early twenties, were travelling in a Red Peugeot Expert van with a builders trailer attached.
It was carrying valuable building materials such as a digger bucket and copper piping as well as farming materials including gating and other equipment.
Gardai have since identified some of the items seized which were taken from the Ballinrobe area.
A Garda spokesperson says the stolen items are being stored at Oranmore station and members of the public have already claimed some of the goods.
The man charged with handling stolen property has been released from custody and will appear before the courts this week.
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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