New efforts to find freshwater source for Connemara fish farm
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Efforts are again underway in Connemara to solve the issue of finding freshwater supplies for use in the salmon farming industry. Planning permission for the laying of a...
View ArticleTransport Minister ‘pauses’ plans for greenway through East Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Transport Minister Paschal Donohue has decided to ‘pause’ plans for a greenway through East Galway. The decision to shelve plans for the Galway section of the greenway follows...
View ArticleResidents oppose ban on right hand turns at busy city junction
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A city residents’ association is calling for the proposed ban on right hand turns at Taylor’s Hill-Kingston junction to be cancelled or postponed. Maunsells Residents...
View ArticleCouncil urged to speed up legal process to take back Salthill tourist office
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The City Council is being urged to speed up the process of taking back control of the former tourist office building in Salthill. The building was transferred to the ownership...
View ArticleChinese culture to be focus of Oranmore course
Galway Bay fm newsroom – People will have the opportunity to learn about Chinese culture in Oranmore. A new free 5-week course to gain an introduction to the language and culture of China will begin on...
View ArticleDeveloper makes second attempt to build city houses
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A bid to build houses at Cappagh Road in the city is in the hands of An Bord Pleanála. The City Council refused planning permission to Kenny Developments Limited for 18 houses...
View ArticleEast Galway farmers remain concerned despite shelving of greenway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Farmers in East Galway have given a cautious welcome to news that plans for a greenway from Athlone to Galway have been ‘paused.’ Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe decided to...
View ArticleCounty Council issues Halloween bonfire warning
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway County Council is urging the people of Galway to exercise caution when lighting bonfires this Halloween weekend. It’s issued a warning outlining a number of steps people...
View ArticleMore time granted to build Oranmore Science and Technology Park
Galway Bay fm newsroom – More time has been granted to build a Science and Technology Park in Oranmore. An extension of planning permission has been granted to IDA Ireland for the development at...
View ArticleMajor N18 resurfacing works get underway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Major re-surfacing works are now underway on the N18 between Ardrahan and Labane. The long-awaited works are worth almost three million euro and will allow for a major new...
View ArticleNew group to provide support to Galway familes affected by substance abuse
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new group to provide support to families dealing with the impact of drug or alcohol abuse will hold an information session in the city next month (11/11). The G1 Family Focus...
View ArticleDate to be sought in medical negligence case into death of Savita...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An application is to be made in the coming days to seek a date for the hearing of the medical negligence case into the death of Savita Halappanavar at UHG. The 31 year old...
View ArticleGreen light given for community facilities in Newcastle
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The green light has been given for new community facilities at Newcastle in the city. The City Council has granted planning permission to Newcastle Community Association...
View ArticleCity and County Council urged to consider fairer housing list rules
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-Galway City and County Council are being urged to consider a fairer system for those who move from one local authority’s housing list to another. Senator Fidelma Healy Eames says...
View ArticleMore time granted for major mixed use development in Briarhill
Galway Bay Fm newsroom – More time is being given to build a mixed use development at Briarhill. The County Council has granted an extension to planning permission for shops, offices, a medical centre,...
View ArticleNew contract awarded for MRI services at Merlin Park Hospital
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-A Limerick-based company has been selected to provide MRI and CT scan services in Galway. Alliance Medical Diagnostic Imaging has been awarded a five year contract to offer the...
View ArticleSolidarity demonstration in city for Dublin water protestors due in court
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A number of Right2Water Galway activists will join in an act of support and solidarity with the Jobstown and Crumlin anti-austerity water charges protesters who are appearing...
View ArticleConcern about planned drug injection centre in Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There is concern about plans for an injection clinic for drug users in the city. The Minister with responsibility for the National Drugs Strategy, Aodhán Ó Ríordáin is expected...
View ArticleExcavation machines arrive at location in Connemara cold case investigation
Gardaí reviewing the case of a Connemara woman who went missing from her home in Carna 30 years ago have descended on a location near her home. 33-year old Barbara Walsh was reported missing from her...
View ArticleSpecialist sniffer dog drafted in from UK in Connemara cold case
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A specialist sniffer dog has been drafted in as part of the search of a premises and land in Connemara in a 30 year old missing persons case. 33-year old Barbara Walsh went...
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