GalwayBayFM
Listen
Sponsored by
Q Financial

Galway Traveller Movement issues statement following fire at Kiltulla property

Share this article
Galway Traveller Movement issues statement following fire at Kiltulla property

Galway Bay fm newsroom - Galway Traveller Movement says the family who had been waiting to move into a house in Kiltulla has been left devastated by a blaze which caused significant damage to the property.

Advertisement

The fire broke out at the property in the Carnmore area shortly before 5am yesterday.

The house had been controversially purchased by the city council in the county council's administrative area earlier this year for use as social housing for one family.

Advertisement

The city council said that as the Garda investigation is underway, the local authority has no comment to make at this time.

Advertisement

In a statement, Galway Traveller Movement says the family had hoped to move into their new home in the coming weeks, after years of living on an unsafe and unhealthy Galway City Council halting site.

It adds the group's primary responsibility is to now ensure that the family immediately impacted by the fire is fully supported and protected.

It's understood city officials have circulated an email to councillors advising that the family has been reassured that the house will be fully repaired.

Margaret O'Riada of Galway Traveller Movement told Keith Finnegan on Galway Talks it was devastating news for the family....

Galway Bay FM News

Galway Bay FM News provides trusted, comprehensive coverage and analysis of local, national, and international stories.

Tune in every hour, Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, with breakfast updates at 7:30 and 8:30.

Catch the multi-award-winning FYI Galway from 5pm for all your news and sport, along with traffic and business information.

Download the Galway Bay FM app to get the latest stories on the go and stay connected on Facebook, Instagram and X

Advertisement
On air nowSponsored By
The Sunday Sports Show

The Sunday Sports Show

13:00 - 18:00
Share
Q Financial

Up next
Cad Déarfá le Gaillimh

Cad Déarfá le Gaillimh

18:00 - 18:59
The Full Time Whistle

The Full Time Whistle

19:00 - 20:00
GetSetGo
The Half Door

The Half Door

20:00 - 21:00
Jimmy Higgins Jukebox

Jimmy Higgins Jukebox

21:00 - 22:00
The Nightfly

The Nightfly

23:00 - 23:59
preview image
On Air Now:The Sunday Sports Show
Up next: Cad Déarfá le Gaillimh