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British Army and RIC unleash terror on the streets of Clifden
March 1921 saw the British army's D Company Auxiliaries continue their tour of east Galway, assisted by an RAF spotter plane, the RIC, the Black and Tans, and various members of the Crown Forces.
Drug driving incidents on the increase local Sergeant confirms
There has been a noted increase in drug driving incidents in recent times, it has been confirmed to the Athlone Advertiser this week.
Ensure to keep car windows closed at checkpoints on way to Covid tests
Gardaí have appealed to motorists who are travelling to and from Covid-19 tests to not open their window if they are stopped at a Garda checkpoint en route, instead they should display their test appointment confirmation through the window.
Garda cars to carry high-viz vests for pedestrians and cyclists
As we prepare to gain an extra hour’s sleep this weekend, with the clocks going back at 2am on Sunday, October 25, the days are getting shorter as darkness falls earlier.
'The days of enduring anti-social behaviour are coming to an end'
After several years of speaking out strongly about anti-social behaviour and illegal dumping in Galway, finally there is a strategy in place which should put an end to this deplorable behaviour.
Town Mayor implores unified approach to quell anti-social behaviour
Athlone Town Mayor, Cllr. Aengus O’Rourke, has implored the adoption of a united approach to quell persistent anti-social behaviour following a fire incident which occurred on Monday.
The Local Security Force
In the first years of World War II, the numbers of personnel in the army multiplied by between six and seven. The army began by calling up on permanent service part-time soldiers, ie, reserve and volunteer units. By early summer 1940, numbers had to double again. These new recruits had to be trained and this put a major strain on army resources.
Gardai net €1.2 million in drug seizures within six months of expanding task force
Since being expanded last December, the Divisional Drugs Taskforce from the Mayo Garda Division has seized €1.2 million worth of suspected drugs, along with €30,000 worth of counterfeit currency and €12,500 in cash in the county.
Athlone Credit Union donates PPE to frontline medical staff
With a strong ‘together’ message to the fore, Athlone Credit Union have donated PPE towards the ‘local heroes’ frontline medical staff COVID-19 cause.