Full programme of activities for Africa Day
THE annual Africa Day celebrations will take place over four days, between Tuesday May 24 and Sunday May 29.
Festivities will kick off in the Belltable at 6pm on Tuesday with a screening of the acclaimed documentary, Benda Bililili’, about Congolese street musicians.
On Wednesday at 6pm ‘Africa United’ will be screened at the Loft Arts Venue and on Saturday, an African themed children’s activities and drumming workshops will take place at the Hunt Museum from 12.30pm to 4pm.Sunday May 29 will feature a full line-up of activities at City Hall..
Shop assistant threatened at knifepoint
A SHOP assistant suffered a nasty shock when she was threatened at knifepoint at a Corbally off-licence.
Just before 10pm on Wednesday May 4 two culprits entered the premises and threatened staff with a knife, demanding cash from the till.
The thieves were both wearing hoodies pulled over their heads, tracksuit bottoms and runners.
They escaped with €120 cash.
Anyone in the vicinity at the time of the crime is asked to contact Henry Street Gardaí or the Garda confidential phone line on 1800 666 111.
Cash stolen from home and business
A THIEF gained access to a house in the Garryowen area of the city through an unlocked door, and stole €300 cash, while the residence was occupied.
At around 4.45am on Wednesday May 4 the resident heard a noise downstairs, and on investigation, found a male leaving through the front door.
The intruder is described as in his late 20’s/early 30’s, tall and thin. He was wearing a knee length jacket, blue denim jeans and black working boots.
It was later discovered that €300 in €50 notes was missing from the kitchen.
Cash was also stolen from a Butchers in Castletroy. At around 4am on Tuesday May 3 the premises was broken into and about €1,500 in cash was taken from a till.
“I would advise all business persons against leaving cash, even floats, in tills overnight, as cash is very attractive to criminals”, warned Henry Street Crime Prevention Officer Brian Broderick.
“All cash should be lodged in a financial institution or placed in a suitable safe overnight, and not left out where criminals can easily get their hands on it during a break in”.
Henry Street gardaí are investigating both burglaries.
