Galway Bay FM News Archives
Thieves target radiators for new black market
Date Published: 23-Mar-2011
The rising cost of metal is believed to be behind the latest crime scourge to hit County Galway in recent weeks with thieves making off with radiators and water cylinders from vacant houses.
It is understood that several estates in the north of the county have been targeted by the thieves who are preying on houses that have now been sold following the collapse of the property market.
And it seems that the focus of attention is on radiators and, to a lesser degree, the hot press tanks as the Gardaí try and trace the gang responsible.
Raids on vacant houses have taken place in Headford, Corofin, Corrandulla, Tuam and Dunmore over the past two or three weeks – in one instance a house was flooded in the process. Houses in the South Galway area have also been targeted.
It is unlikely that the radiators are being sold on as there are very few new houses being built at the moment – there is the possibility that they may be offered for sale to metal companies in return for cash.
Detective Sgt Mick O’Driscoll told The Connacht Tribune that they were following a number of lines of inquiry at the moment but confirmed that no arrests had been made.
He said that the thieves were targeting estates that had quite a number of unsold houses, breaking in and removing the radiators. He said that they would have to use large vans or trucks for this purpose.
See full story in this week’s Connacht 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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