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Case No. 16144Alleged serious incident (attempted entry with weapon) · Co. Galway · 4 Sep 2024

Gardaí investigate alleged incident at Coláiste Muire Máthair school, Galway

Gardaí are investigating an alleged serious incident at Coláiste Muire Máthair school on St Mary's Road in Galway on 4 September 2024. It is alleged that an assailant attempted to enter the school bearing a weapon, and gardaí were called in response. No injuries have been reported. Gript first reported the incident on 5 September 2024, citing Galway Beo, and said it is understood to be related to ongoing teenage disturbances in the Galway area. No arrest or charge has been reported, the assailant's age, sex and nationality are not given, and enquiries are ongoing.

  1. Reported5 Sep
  2. Arrested
  3. Charged
  4. In court
  5. Verdict
  6. Sentenced
reportedhappened, not reportedlatest stagenot yet

Key facts

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What happened
  • Gardaí are investigating an alleged incident at Coláiste Muire Máthair school in Galway.
  • Gardaí were called to the school in response to an alleged serious incident.
Where
The incident took place at a premises on St Mary's Road in Galway.
When
  • The incident occurred on 4 September 2024.
  • Gript first reported the incident on 5 September 2024.
Cause
The incident is understood to be related to ongoing disturbances in the Galway area involving teenagers.
Weapon
An assailant allegedly attempted to enter the school bearing a weapon.
Other details
  • No injuries have been reported.
  • The assailant is described only as a person, with no age, sex or nationality given.
  • Gript's report cites Galway Beo and says more details are to follow.
Investigation
Enquiries are ongoing.
Charges
No arrest or charge has been reported.
8 statements extracted from the articles
  • whatGardaí are investigating an alleged incident at Coláiste Muire Máthair school in Galway. (gript.ie)
  • whatGardaí were called to the school in response to an alleged serious incident. (gript.ie)
  • whereThe incident took place at a premises on St Mary's Road in Galway. (gript.ie)
  • whenThe incident occurred on 4 September 2024. (gript.ie)
  • causeThe incident is understood to be related to ongoing disturbances in the Galway area involving teenagers. (gript.ie)
  • weaponAn assailant allegedly attempted to enter the school bearing a weapon. (gript.ie)
  • investigationEnquiries are ongoing. (gript.ie)
  • otherNo injuries have been reported. (gript.ie)

The reporting

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  1. 5 Sep2024
    Reportedgript.ie, first report
    Gardaí investigating alleged incident at Galway school - Gript

    First report of the incident. Galway Beo's report is cited, and Gript says the incident is understood to be related to ongoing teenage disturbances in the Galway area. The article says more is to follow.

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