About this episode

The episode discusses a peculiar situation in Galway where porridge oats are being spread for pigeons, leading to a citywide nuisance and concerns about vermin.

Galway is under attack… and it’s not the traffic or the rain. It’s one mystery person spreading porridge oats for the pigeons all over the city centre. Dave and Fionnuala try to get their heads around how a “harmless” act has turned into a full-blown nuisance - oats everywhere, pigeons lapping them up, and now claims it’s attracting rats and vermin. Producer Leah joins with what she saw along Merchant’s Road - pillars dotted in oats like it’s normal. With Galway City Council “all out of ideas” and even talk of trips, falls and broken hips, the gang asks: what can actually be done?

People in this episode

Hosts: Dave, Fionnuala

Guest: Leah

Topics covered

• Galway
• pigeons
• porridge oats
• city nuisance
• rats
• public safety

Keywords

• Galway
• porridge oats
• pigeons
• nuisance
• rats
• public safety
• city council

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Galway City Council

Places: Galway

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