Criminal damage in city and county
On Wednesday March 16 at approximately 9:45pm the front window of a house at Carn Ard, Rahoon was damaged by an object thrown at it.
A short distance away also in Carn Ard, Rahoon the front windscreen of a silver Peugeot 206 hatchback was also damaged by another object thrown at it.
Three males were seen running from the area around the time of these two incidents.
These males are all described as wearing black or dark clothing with hoods pulled up over their heads. Gardaí in Galway Garda Station are asking anyone who may have information to contact them at Galway Garda Station on 091-538000.
Between 5.30am and 6am on St Patrick’s morning, March 17 extensive damage was caused to a silver Renault Clio while parked on the grounds of Merlin Hospital, Merlin Park.
Gardaí are asking anyone who was in the grounds of Merlin Park Hospital on Thursday morning and may have witnessed this damage being caused or anyone with any information that could help with the investigation to contact them at Oranmore Garda Station on 091-388030.
Sometime between 12 noon on Wednesday March 16 and 7.30am on Thursday March 17 damage was caused to a currach and its engine while it was tied up at Truskin, Lettermullen.
Gardaí are asking anyone who may have seen any person acting suspiciously in the Lettermullen area on Wednesday or Thursday last or anyone with any information to contact Carraroe Garda Station on 091-595102 or Salthill Garda Station on 091-514720.
Arson incident in Tuam
Gardaí in Tuam are investigating a possible arson incident that took place on Friday March 18. Shortly before 6am on Friday a red Seat Leon hatchback vehicle was set alight while parked outside a house at Parkmore, Tuam.
The resulting fire caused extensive damage to the vehicle. A silver saloon was observed driving away from the Parkmore area at speed immediately after the incident.
Gardaí in Tuam are appealing to anyone who may have seen anything suspicious around the Parkmore area between 5am and 6am on Friday morning or anyone with any information in relation to this incident or the movements of the silver saloon to contact investigating gardaí at Tuam Garda Station on 093-70840 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
At approximately 10.30pm on Saturday March 19 a number of objects were thrown at a house at Fana Glas, Ballybane causing extensive damage to a number of the property’s windows along with damage to a black Vauxhall Zafira parked at the property.
Anyone who witnessed this damage being caused or anyone who may have any information that could assist gardaí with their investigations is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000.
Busdriver’s wallet stolen
On Monday March 14 at approximately 8.45am a wallet was stolen from the driver’s area of a private bus that had just travelled from Loughrea to Galway and was parked at Eyre Square, while the driver was assisting other passengers.
This large black leather wallet contained cash, along with ID cards and a number of personal items. Anyone who may have any information in relation to the theft of this wallet is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000.
Alzheimers Tea Days
April marks more than 20 years since Western Alzheimers first launched Tea Day, one of its primary sources of fundraising income.
Covid-19 has of course derailed this event for the past two years, but this April, they are back on track and they are inviting you to support us to ‘Share the Care’ by hosting your very own Tea Day.
Now more than ever your support is needed, as this is their first opportunity since Covid-19 to fundraise in person at a local level.
In 2021 despite Covid-19, Western Alzheimers Galway delivered more than 6,500 hours of care within the homes of those living with dementia and a further 200,000 hours of care in their dementia specific nursing home in Athenry.
“Our dementia nurse specialist delivered 2,000 hours of support directly to family members and our 30 Galway based Volunteer Befrienders delivered more than 3,000 hours of engagement to persons living with dementia. We could not achieve this without the support of our Tea Day.
“There is a growing need for dementia specific care in the community and by hosting a Tea Day in your home, work or club you can help support our charity,”said a spokesperson.
Don’t let Covid-19 prevent you from getting involved- host a virtual tea day and ask your friends to donate.
All you have to do is pick a venue (in person or virtual ) and a date, spread the word amongst your friends, clubs and work colleagues and more importantly ….put the kettle on!
At Western Alzheimers, they endeavour to ensure that persons living with dementia can enjoy a meaningful life as an active member of the community for as long as possible and your support is greatly appreciated by all working on behalf of those living with Alzheimers.
Call 091 565193 or email [email protected] for your Tea Day pack today.
