Galway Bay FM News Archives
WARNING OF THEFT OF HOME HEATING OIL IN NORTH GALWAY
Date Published: 23-Oct-2010
GARDAI in Tuam are warning householders to be extra vigilant as thieves may be targeting tanks of home heating fuel and oil in machinery parked at sites and in yards.
In recent weeks there has been a number of thefts of home heating oil in the North Galway area and the Gardai warn that this may be only one of a number of areas targeted in the county.
Thieves are also targeting machinery parked at building sites, and in yards, and the owners are warned, that the oil thieves may try to siphon fuel from these vehicles.
Detective Sergeant Mick O’Driscoll, of Tuam Gardai, is encouraging householders to ensure that their home heating oil tanks are secured with locks and that where possible there is lighting in the areas where they are placed.
He says those with machinery on construction sites, and in yards, should also ensure that the vehicles are in a secure area where it would be difficult for thieves to siphon oil from them.
Detective Sergeant O’Driscoll says that even though the increase in the number of thefts of oil from machinery and of home heating fuel in recent weeks is small it is still a worrying trend.
He is encouraging extra vigilance at this time by householders using home heating oil and by the owners of machinery left in yards and on construction sites.
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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