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TWO PEPPER SPRAY ATTACKS IN CITY WERE LINKED
Date Published: 21-Jan-2008
Gardai have confirmed they believe two suspected pepper spray incidents in the city are linked.
Up 560 people were evacuated from the Eye Cinema in the city shortly after 10 o’clock after cinema-goers were affected by what Gardai believe was pepper spray.
Gardai later arrested a youth in Salthill after being called out to a second incident with a pepper spray cannister.
Gardaí from Mill Street and the Galway Fire Brigade were called to the nine-screen Eye Cinema complex in the Wellpark Retail Park at 10 past ten last night
The manager raised the alarm when cinema goers started to cough and experience dryness of the throat, typical symptoms of a pepper spray attack.
All 560 patrons and staff inside the cinema were evacuated and sent home.
Meanwhile at around 11.15pm, gardaí were called to an incident at a Salthill service station, concerning the use of a canister of pepper spray.
A 18 year old youth was arrested and held until 4.30 AM.
He was then released without charge and a file will be 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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