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TWO MORE ARRESTED FOLLOWING CITY DRUGS SWOOP
Date Published: 29-Jun-2008
Two more men have been arrested following a drugs swoop in the Claddagh in the city on Thursday
They are in custody at Milstreet Garda station under section 4 of The Criminal Justice Act.
Five people who were in Garda custody following a seizure of heroin on Saint Dominicks Road have been released without charge and a file is to be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.
A substantional quantity of heroin, with a street value of 4,000 Euro was seized in a search on a house in Saint Dominicks Road and intitally three people in the house were searched.
During the Garda operation a pit bull terrier attacked a Garda, who received extensive leg injuries.
The 40-year-old member of the force had to receive over 100 stitches to his left leg BUT has made a good recovery following surgery,
The two dogs were put down and on Friday a man and a woman were also arrested and held at Mill Street Station in relation to the drugs seizure.
Yesterday morning, three more men were arrested in relation and held at Tuam and Loughrea Garda Stations.
These people have now been released and a file is being prepared for the DPP.
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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