Thomas Telford

2 weeks ago | galwaybeo.ie | Thomas Telford

Armed gardai have arrested one individual after an intelligence-led operation targetted a notorious criminal gang. The major operation - involving air support - carried out a raid on a group located in Limerick who had burgled properties in Galway, previously. The group are suspected of burgling both businesses and residential properties throughout the region as well as stealing high-value vehicles. As a result of the raid, a man in his 30s was arrested in Limerick City.

2 weeks ago | galwaybeo.ie | Thomas Telford

Irish drivers have been warned by Insurance experts of the five mistakes that could lead to their licence being revoked. Overlooking some obvious rules of the road could lead to your insurance being made void leaving you with no payout or protection and a potential repair bill in the thousands of euros. One simple admin mistake that is catching out drivers on a daily basis and if you're ever in a collision, it could run your claim.

2 weeks ago | galwaybeo.ie | Thomas Telford

A meeting was held last night in a Galway community that showed not one person in attendance in favour of opening an IPAS centre in the town. Locals in Oughterard and several local politicians were in attendance at the meeting which saw "not one" person vote in favour of an IPAS centre. Locals have created a protest group and are regularly adding new members and hope to launch "the biggest protest ever seen" if the green light is given to set up an IPAS centre and remove the Ukrainians.

2 weeks ago | galwaybeo.ie | Thomas Telford

Crowds gathered in their hundreds at the Spanish Arch to enjoy the heatwave that Ireland has experienced that will escalate for the final few days of the week as the mercury rises to highs of 21 degrees. As with any good weather, hundreds of locals flocked to the iconic Spanish Arch to enjoy the views and the warm weather. Ireland and the UK have enjoyed an unseasonably warm and sunny spell these past two weeks thanks to an Omega block allowing high pressure to dominate.

2 weeks ago | galwaybeo.ie | Thomas Telford

With British passports becoming more expensive to get, many are turning to try and get an Irish one. The cost is set to increase by £6 to £94.50. Over the past two years, the cost of applying for a British Passport has increased by 25%. This has led many Brits to wonder whether they are eligible for an Irish passport was recently named the most powerful in the world for perks and entry. There are several benefits for eligible Brits if they get an Irish passport.