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Red-faced Garda no longer tall in the saddle
Date Published: 21-Apr-2011
By Dara Bradley
Regular cyclists in Galway know that if your bicycle isn’t chained or locked to an immovable object, chances are it won’t be there when you return.
The Gardaí, through their website and other media, regularly remind cyclists about commonsense bicycle security – but now it appears even Galway Gardaí aren’t immune from the city’s bicycle thieves.
During a clean-up of the Ballinfoile, Ballindooley and Castlegar areas of the city at the weekend, volunteers discovered an almost brand new Garda bicycle dumped in undergrowth.
It is understood the Garda bike was stolen several weeks ago but it is not yet known whether it was taken from Galway Garda station or at a location in the city from an unsuspecting Garda out on the beat.
An investigation is ongoing into the theft.
The bike was stripped of its two tyres and handlebars and then ditched in bushes next to the Ballinfoile Mór Community Organic Garden beside the Lus Léanna estate on the Headford Road.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the theft – exactly where it was taken from and when – have not yet been established. “It is under investigation,” the spokesperson said.
For more on this story, see the Galway City Tribune.
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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