1925

Investigation force

We learn that the new Criminal Investigation Force is not expected in Galway for some time yet.

The sooner the Government equips and trains this detective force, the sooner will the machinations of the village or countryside bully and his cohorts be ended.

The force is primarily intended for the detection and punishment of crime, and for the speedy pursuit of criminals. It will be fully armed, will operate in plain clothes, and will be specially trained for the scientific investigation and detection of crime. Fourteen members of the force will be stationed in Galway, and their mobility in times of need will be assured by the service of a fast motor-car.

They will be ready to go anywhere at a moment’s notice, and they will, we hope, speedily prove the terror of the blackguard who is a disgrace to his country and a standing menace to any neighbourhood where his presence is tolerated.

1950

Disease dispute

Reference to a suspected outbreak of contagious abortion amongst cattle in the North West Connemara area was made by Deputy Gerard Bartley at a Fianna Fáil meeting in Clifden on Sunday, attended by representatives from Roundstone, Recess, Cashel, Clifden, Ballyconree, Claddaghduff, Ballinakill, Letterfrack, Renvyle and Lettergesh Cumainn.

Mr. Bartley told the meeting that he had been accused of starting a scare to the detriment of the cattle industry in North West Connemara because, as a result of information received by him from a highly responsible person, he had tabled a question in the Dáil regarding a suspected outbreak of contagious abortion in the Letterfrack area.

Department inspectors subsequently visited the area and, as a result of their preliminary investigations there, three bulls had been quarantined for a six-week period.

This action suggested that the Dáil question must have had constructive grounds. Deputy Bartley strongly repudiated the insinuation that he or any Fianna Fáil T.D. would allow their opposition to the coalition to lead them to say or do anything detrimental to the economy.

Pictured: A group photographed at the New Inn Drama Festival on March 20, 1968.