Burglary at Applegreen in Ardrahan
Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Applegreen service station, Ardrahan, Co Galway on Wednesday, August 13, between 3:30am and 3:45am.
Two windows were smashed, and damage was caused to the iron security bars on the windows. CCTV has shown that the five suspects arrived from the Kilcolgan direction in a White Volkswagen Golf at 3.35 am and left in the direction of Gort at 3.45 am.
Gardaí in Loughrea are anxious to speak to anyone who may have been in the area during this period and observed any suspicious activity. They are asked to contact Loughrea Garda Station on 091-842870 or the Garda confidential line on 1800666111, or any Garda Station.
Burglary at Athenry service station
Gardai in Oranmore are investigating a burglary at Joyce's Service Station, Dublin Road, Athenry, Co Galway, in the early hours of Wednesday, August 13.
The premises was broken into, five masked males smashed the front door and kiosk windows. A quantity of cigarettes was stolen. They were in a white VW Golf, possibly the same vehicle later identified as being involved in the Applegreen service station burglary.
Gardaí at Oranmore are keen to speak to anyone who may have been in the area during this period and observed any suspicious activity or who may have observed this ca,r to contact Oranmore Garda Station on 091 388030, the Garda Confidential line on 1800666111, or any Garda Station.
Criminal damage in Oughterard
Gardai in Oughterard are investigating the criminal damage to a vehicle that occurred at Pier Road, Oughterard, between Saturday, August 16, from 2pm to Sunday, August 17, at 11am.
The injured party reported that their car was keyed when the vehicle was parked at the pier overnight.
Gardaí at Oughterard are keen to speak to anyone who may have been in the area during this period and observed any suspicious activity to contact Oughterard Garda Station on 091-557320, the Garda Confidential line on 1800666111, or any Garda Station.
Theft from a vehicle
Raleigh Row, Galway City
Gardai in Millstreet are investigating a theft from a vehicle that occurred on Friday, August 15, between 7pm and 8pm in the Raleigh Row area of the city.
The car owner reported that while her vehicle was parked in this area, the rear passenger window was smashed, and a handbag was taken from the vehicle.
Galway Gardaí are keen to speak to anyone who may have been in the area or around the Raleigh Row area and observed any suspicious activity to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800666111.
Fraud and economic crime
An Garda Síochána urge listeners to be wary of texts alleging to be from Bank of Ireland, Allied Irish Bank, An Post, Revolut or any text message asking for personal details and bank details.
A legitimate bank will never text, email, or call you asking for your personal details such as your PIN, password, or full card details.
Events — Connemara Pony Festival 2025
August 2025 marks 100 Years of the Connemara Pony Show, and the festival promises to celebrate the centenary with a host of exciting events.
The highlight of the festival is on Thursday 21 and Friday 22, when the biggest showcase of Connemara Ponies in the world takes place.
