Galway Bay fm newsroom – Musician and mental health activist Bressie will address a mental health forum in the city this evening.
The event is being hosted by NUI Galway, and will discuss the future of mental health in Ireland.
The forum will feature input from Dr Paul D’Alton, clinical psychologist and former President of the Psychological Society of Ireland.
The forum gets underway at the O’ Flaherty Theatre at NUI Galway at 7pm and pre-registration is required.

Tune in to FYI Galway this evening at 5, we’ll have a special feature on today’s mental health forum, and Bressie tells the story of his personal battle with anxiety and depression.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Thousands of people are expected in Galway over the Easter weekend for the 5th annual Food Festival, which kicks off today. (24/3)
The festival aims to highlight Galway as a good food destination, with a strong community focus on artisan, seasonal and local produce.
The theme of this year’s festival is ‘100 years of Food in Ireland’ and it’ll include open-air markets, food trails and events for the family.
The festival food village is located at the Spanish Arch with Moycullen, Woodquay and the city country markets also participating.
Michelle Crehan from The Kitchen at Spanish Arch says the festival is an opportunity to highlight the best of Galway food.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Work is now underway on a long-awaited one million euro upgrade to the Carraroe water treatment plant.
The works are being carried out in a bid to solve on-going issues with water quality in the area.
In a statement to Galway Bay fm news, Irish Water says preparatory works are now underway at the site.
Carraroe is currently under a boil water notice due to an outbreak of Cryptosporidium, and the notice will remain in place for the duration of the works.
It’s hoped the overall scheme will be completed in around six months.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Headford is to host a major conference on climate change next month. (16/4)
The aim of the event is to highlight climate change, particularly in the west of Ireland.
The free conference will run from 10.30a.m to 4p.m at St. Fursa’s Hall in Headford on Saturday April 16th.
It’s aimed at local communities, farmers, young people and elderly people who want to know more about how the climate is changing.
Speakers include Professor John Sweeney, a lecturer in geography at NUI Maynooth and ecologist Anja Murray.
Margaret Sheehan of Headford Environment Group says it’s important to bring the issue of climate change to local areas.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a crash in the Salthill area overnight.
One woman in her 20s was taken to hospital following the three car collision at Dalysfort Road around 12.25 this morning.
Galway fire brigade and gardaí attended the scene.
The female driver of one of the cars was taken to University Hospital Galway as a precaution but was later discharged.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash at Dalysfort Road just after midnight last night to contact them at Millstreet or Salthill garda stations.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Ahmadiyya muslim community in Galway will observe a minute silence for the victims of this week’s Brussels terror attacks later today.
The muslim congregation based in the city will discuss the attacks which have left nearly 40 people dead and have condemned those who commit such attacks in the name of Islam.
The silence will be observed around 2.30 this afternoon after Friday prayers.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Ten priests in the Tuam Archdiocese celebrated jubilees this week.
The 50th, 40th and 25th anniversaries were marked at the Chrism mass in Tuam Cathedral.
Fr. John Garvey, Fr. John Cosgrove, Fr. John O’ Boyle and Fr. Padraig O’ Connor have all celebrated their Golden Jubilee.
Fr. Conal Eustace celebrated his Ruby Jubilee while Fr. Tommy Gallagher, Fr. Fintan Monahan, Fr. Martin Newell, Fr. Martin Gleeson and Fr. Michael Goaley all marked their Silver Jubilee.
Photo courtesy Fr. Stephen Farragher

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardaí are hunting a man wanted in connection with a car jacking in the East Galway village of Mountbellew.
The incident happened in the Square in Mountbellew around lunchtime yesterday when a man stole the SUV with two occupants in it.
The incident happened near the Bridge Bar around 12.30p.m when a man knocked a woman to the ground and bundled her into the Hyundai Santa Fe jeep she was travelling in with her brother.
The culprit drove the SUV with its two occupants in it, to a wooded area in Ballygar where he released them and then made off with the vehicle.
Both the woman and her brother, who are in their 50s, were uninjured but were left shaken.
Gardaí are now looking for the Hyundai Santa Fe jeep, registration 03 C 14249.
They have described the culprit as an Irish man in his early 50s, of stocky build, unshaven with dark hair.
At the time he was wearing a blue bomber-type jacket and it’s believed he had travelled from Ballinasloe in a taxi around noon.
Anyone who may have been in Mountbellew town from about noon yesterday and noticed anything suspicious or who may have seen the jeep is asked to contact gardaí at 09 09 67 92 92.
It follows a similiar incident in Dunmore last week when a car with an elderly woman inside was stolen.
However gardaí are not connecting the two incidents at the moment.
Separately, Mountbellew gardaí are also investigating a break-in at the Old Forge Museum at the Demense (Deh-mane) overnight.
Nothing was taken in the break-in but a black avensis car was seen in the area with a number of young people inside.
Mountbellew gardaí are again urging anyone with information to contact them at 09 09 67 92 92.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – A City Councillor is urging the local authority to immediately remove a new 1916 monument at Mervue, after it was revealed that no permission was sought for the commemorative stone.
The Mervue 1916-2016 stone at Connolly Avenue features an image of the Easter Lily traditionally worn by republicans, and Councillor Padraig Conneely is describing the monument as ‘Republican propoganda.’
The City Council says the stone has been cordoned off until its health and safety officer can inspect it next week.
The plaque was unveiled by local residents last evening, and some of the council’s hoarding was removed for the event.
Meanwhile, Sinn Féin city councillor Mairead Farrell says the stone was not erected by Sinn Féin, and she was only invited as she’s based in the local area.
Councillor Padraig Conneely says it should be removed completely.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Dunmore gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a hit and run near Dunmore yesterday (24/3) which resulted in serious injuries to a cyclist.
The man in his 50s had to be airlifted to hospital as a result.
The collision happened mid-way between Irishtown and Garrafrauns at 3.20 yesterday afternoon.
The man in his 50s was cycling towards Garrafrauns when a car travelling in the same direction overtook him and then turned left down a side road.
The cyclist was knocked from his bike and had to be airlifted to University Hospital Galway with serious injuries.
The motorist, who was in a dark green car, did not remain at the scene.
Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have seen the car in the Garrafrauns area yesterday afternoon or who may have information relating to the collision to contact them.
Dunmore gardaí can be contacted at 093 38 131 or Tuam gardaí at 093 70 840.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway Gardaí will be out in force this weekend, as the Easter bank holiday gets underway.
Statistically, bank holiday weekends are one of the most dangerous times to be on the road – nationally, 64 people have been killed or seriously injured over the Easter Period between 2009 and 2015.
With thousands of people expected to travel this weekend, the RSA and An Garda Síochána are urging road-users to be vigilant on the road, and to ensure they wear seatbelts, observe the speed limit and avoid drink-driving.
Garda resources will be deployed over the weekend across the city and county to increase compliance amongst road users, and improve road safety.
An analysis of road fatalities for 2015 showed that 1 in 4 drivers killed and 1 in 3 passengers killed were not wearing their seatbelt at the time of the collision.
Motorists are advised that speeding is the single greatest contributory factor to road deaths and serious injuries.
Gardaí are also warning motorists of the dangers of drink driving – and to be particularly aware of the risk involved in driving the morning after a night out.
Regional Traffic Superintendent Noel Kelly says drvers should take their time, and enjoy the weekend without putting themselves and others at risk.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that it has launched an investigation into the neglect of horses at Briarhill in the city.
The matter was investigated by the GSPCA earlier this week, who passed the case onto the Department due to the number of animals involved.
It’s understood there are a significant number of carcasses at the site, while a further number of horses remain in various states of neglect.
Rescue Charity Hungry Horse Outside has visited the site, and is describing it as a nightmare of cruelty and neglect.
It’s been rescuing the remaining horses at the site over the past number of days, but says a number of the animals are proving difficult to reach.
Hilary Robinson of Hungry Horse Outside says it’s clear that the neglect has been ongoing for years.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – A number of Dawn masses will take place in the city and county to celebrate Easter Sunday tomorrow. (27/3)
Anyone hoping to attend a Dawn mass is advised to wear warm clothing and bring a stool or seat if needed.
The first of the Dawn masses gets underway at Cloonkeenkerrill cemetery in Gurteen at 6 tomorrow morning. (Sun)
The Dawn mass for the parish of Abbey / Duniry will also take place at 6a.m tomorrow at Ladywell in the village of Abbey.
Mass will take place at Ballyloughane beach in Renmore at 6.30 tomorrow morning.
It was changed to 6.30a.m due to the clocks going forward tonight. (Sat)
A Dawn mass will also take place at the Prom in Salthill at 6.30a.m tomorrow.
Mass will take place at 7a.m tomorrow at the Pier in Annaghdown while Lavally’s Dawn mass will also take place at the lake at 7a.m.
An Cheathrú Rua is holding its Dawn mass at 7 tomorrow morning at Barr a Doire, while Athenry’s ceremony will take place at 7a.m at Lady’s Well.
Mass will be said in the church ruins at the old cemetery in Killererin at 7 tomorrow morning, while Kilconly parish will also hold its Dawn mass at 7 under the Round Tower at Kilbannon cemetery.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Teachers’ Union of Ireland says businesses could help to solve the funding crisis at GMIT.
The TUI is calling for the introduction of a one percent levy on business profits to help provide a funding boost to Institutes of Technology across Ireland.
The union says the corporate sector derives invaluable benefit from the Irish graduate labour pool.
It says the modest levy would facilitate the employment of thousands of additional academic staff, and could even be used to remove the 3,000 euro student registration fee.
TUI General Secretary John Mac Gabhann says students numbers are set to continually rise, and the IT funding crisis will only worsen unless positive steps are taken.
The union says the 1 percent levy on business profits could yield over 300 million euro a year for Institutes of Technology across the country.

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Galway Bay fm newsroom – The vehicle stolen in a Mountbellew carjacking on Thursday was used to commit further crimes in Monaghan – including theft and the impersonation of a Garda.
A man remains in custody in Monaghan and is due before a special court sitting this evening.

Shortly before lunchtime on Thursday, a woman was knocked to the ground in the village of Mountbellew and bundled into the Hyundai Santa Fe jeep she was travelling in with her brother.
The male culprit drove the SUV with its two occupants inside, to a wooded area in Ballygar where he released them and then made off with the vehicle.
The jeep was later used to commit theft near Scotch Corner in Co. Monaghan – when the man pretended to be a Garda and stopped and robbed an 86 year old motorist.
The Santa Fe Jeep, which had been carjacked in Mountbellew on Thursday, was recovered by Gardai yesterday evening at Corlust, Castleshane.
A man, described as Irish and in his mid 40’s and of no fixed abode, was arrested by Gardai near Castleblayney.
He will appear before a special sitting of Cavan District Court this evening at 8pm charged in connection with the robbery.
He’ll then be interviewed by Mountbellew Gardai in the coming days about Thursday’s carjacking in the East Galway village.
Gardai say no link has been established between that incident and a similar incident in Dunmore last week, in which a car was stolen with an elderly woman inside.
However, they will be investigating the possibility that both events are connected.

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Ballinasloe Gardaí, investigating the carjacking of a vehicle in Mountbellew with two occupants inside, will be questioning a man who appeared in Cavan court last evening (Saturday)
The vehicle stolen in the Mountbellew carjacking on Thursday was used to commit further crimes in Monaghan – including theft and the impersonation of a Garda.
A man appeared before a special court sitting in Cavan last evening..
Shortly before lunchtime on Thursday, a woman was knocked to the ground in Mountbellew and bundled into the Hyundai Santa Fe jeep she was travelling in with her brother.
The male culprit drove the SUV with its two occupants inside, to a wooded area in Ballygar where he released them and then made off with the vehicle.
The jeep was later used to commit theft near Scotch Corner in Co. Monaghan – when the man pretended to be a Garda and stopped and robbed an 86 year old motorist.
He was charged with the robbery of the 86 year old man in Monaghan yesterday
A second man, who was in the vehicle in Monaghan, will appear before a special sitting of Cavan District at 8pm this Sunday evening.
The first man arrested in connection with this incident has been released and a file is being prepared for the DPP.
He is to be questioned in connection with the carjacking in the coming days by Ballinasloe Gardai.

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Galway Bay Fm news-A section of the Tuam-Headford Road at Belclare will remain closed for the next 40 minutes following a two car crash in Belclare.
While nobody was injured in the crash the road remains closed on the Tuam side of Belclare village and traffic is being diverted towards the quarries on the Caherhugh side of the village.
Traffic going towards Tuam from the Headford side is being diverted via Newgarden and Sylane.
Tuam Gardai are at the scene and tow trucks are on their way to remove the two crashed vehicles which are blocking the road at Belclare at present.
The Gardai say that roads in this area of north Galway around Belclare and Castlehackett were very slippy due to heavy falls of hailstones before midday today

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Athenry will play a central role in the national 1916 commemorations tomorrow (Monday).
The State ceremony will get underway in the town tomorrow morning, and thousands are expected to attend the event.
Athenry is one of just four locations outside of Dublin to be chosen to host a 1916 state ceremony.
A synchronised wreath laying and tree planting ceremony will get underway in the town park at 9.30 tomorrow morning.
The formal event will open at 11.20 with Aeraíocht – a presentation and celebration of the cultural traditions of the county in song, music, dance and poetry by a variety of world-class performers.
A parade of colours will then get underway at Kenny Park, and will be led by St Patrick’s Band.
The State ceremony will also include a performance of ‘New Dawn,’ a specially commissioned uileann pipe piece inspired by Eamonn Ceannt and composed by Ger Fahy.
The day will continue with a series of family-friendly events in the town.
The full programme of activities is available at galway.ie.

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Galway Bay Fm news-The Tuam-Headford Road at Belclare has reopened following a two car crash in Belclare earlier today.
Nobody was injured in the crash and the road on the Tuam side of Belclare village where the accident happened has reopened for traffic as normal this lunchtime.
Tow trucks removed the two crashed vehicles which were blocking the road at Belclare for a time until lunchtime today
The Gardai say that roads in this area of north Galway around Belclare and Castlehackett were very slippy due to heavy falls of hailstones before midday today.

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Galway Bay Fm newsroom-A new exhibition on the history of womens’ education in Galway will open in the city on today (Monday 28/3)
‘Womens’ Histories’ aims to recognise the effort of past students of the university through an exhibition of their publications held in the library.
This group of women featured was among the first to enter university in the decades after 1879, the year that university education was legally opened to women.
The exhibition has opened in thge past hour ( 9 am) at NUI Galway’s James Hardiman Library, and will run until next Sunday, the 3rd of April.

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