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TRIBUTES PAID TO BRAVE GARDAI WHO FOILED LACKAGH RAID
Date Published: 17-Feb-2009
Tributes are being paid this morning to the unarmed Gardaí who foiled a raid on a family home in Lackagh, Turloughmore on Sunday night.
The ordeal began just before 9 o’ clock on Sunday night, when 5 members of a gang, believed to be from Dublin, forced their way into the home of Julien and Emma Flynn.
Julien and Emma Flynn and their 4 young children were held at gunpoint in their home on Sunday night.
Two relatives, who lived nearby, who arrived at the house a short time later, wre also held up.
Two Gardaí also arrived at the scene on foot of concern by Emma Flynn’s mother,Colette Whelan, who had been on the phone to Emma when the raiders broke in.
One of the Gardaí was former Galway goalkeeper, Alan Keane from Barnaderg.
Both Garda Keane and his colleague a female Garda, based at Oranmore station, are being hailed as heroes after they managed to overpower the armed gang, despite being threatened.
Two men are still being held at Galway Garda Station in the city this morning in relation to a raid,
Meanwhile a third man, who injured himself while fleeing the scene is under Garda surveillance at University Hospital Galway.
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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