Updated weather warning for Galway as further flooding expected
Galway Bay fm newsroom – MET Eireann has issued an updated red weather alert for Galway as further heavy rains are expected to cause significant flooding across the city and county. The status red...
View ArticleSUMMARY: Galway flood alerts
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Heavy rains are causing severe flooding in lands across the county, and there’s flooding on roads in many areas. Flooding is causing problems in the following areas (Saturday...
View ArticleAdults being admitted to childrens’ beds at University Hospital Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Adults are being put in A&E beds intended for children at University Hospital Galway. The hospital has a purpose-built unit which should have six cubicles to treat sick...
View ArticleUPDATE 3.30pm: Galway County Council flood alerts
Galway Bay fm newsroom – N59 West of Oughterard – RIVER HAS BURST ITS BANKS, avoid the area N59 Near Roscahill – road flooded – proceed with extreme caution R348 Athenry to Kilconnell Road – impassable...
View ArticleUPDATE 4.30pm: Galway city and county flood alerts
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Homes in the Cois Carrig Cresent estate in Loughrea have been flooded as a result of the persistent rain throughout the day. Ballinasloe Gardai say there’s severe flooding...
View ArticleHomes flooded and roads impassable as Storm Desmond wreaks havoc across Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Homes have been flooded and roads across the county remain impassable this evening as Storm Desmond continues to batter Galway city and county. MET Eireann has today issued an...
View ArticleGalway hurler disqualified from driving after taking golf buggy
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway hurler has been disqualified from driving for 14 months after he drove a golf buggy while under the influence of alcohol. 24 year old Jonathan Coen, who has been a...
View ArticleSUMMARY: Evening flood alerts for Galway city and county
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There’s severe flooding on the Abbey-Gort Road at Ballinakill Roads in the Ballymacward and Lowville, Ahascragh area are also flooded The N59 traffic lights in Moycullen have...
View ArticleBallinasloe under threat of flooding
Galway Bay Fm newsroom- Centre of Ballinasloe town at severe risk of flooding. Some housing estates are under threat. The Army and Civil Defence are providing assistance with sandbagging. Town of...
View ArticleLatest update on road flooding around Galway this Sunday
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-This Sunday many side roads remain severly flooded around the county and Galway Co Council have issues a list of these earlier today (Sunday) The council have issued a RED alert...
View ArticleCity street in lockdown amid threats from man outside hotel
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-Part of Galway’s city centre was lockdown for a time this lunchtime amid reports that a man had been behaving in a threatening manner outside a hotel there. Galway Bay Fm News...
View ArticleMan hospitalised after Forster Street incident
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A man who was involved in an incident in the city centre last evening which resulted in the closure of Forster Street has been hospitalised. It’s understood the man first...
View ArticleGalway clinical director says there is a lack of services for child abuse...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The clinical director of Galway Child and Adolescent Sexual Assault Treatment Service says there is a lack of services for child abuse victims. Dr. Joanne Nelson says services...
View ArticleFlooding concerns as several county rivers continue to rise; boil water...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are increased flooding concerns as several county rivers continue to rise There are fears of severe flooding in Portumna as the level of water in the River Shannon...
View ArticleSituation remains grave across Galway as county rivers continue to rise
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The situation across Galway remains grave this afternoon in the wake of Storm Desmond as the counties rivers continue to swell. The Army is working in Portumna and Ballinasloe...
View ArticleSerious flooding concerns as county rivers continue to rise
Serious concerns are being expressed this afternoon in the wake of Storm Desmond as the county’s rivers continue to swell. The Shannon, Clare and Suck rivers are rising as crews struggle to contain the...
View ArticleRed Cross to distribute bottled water in south and east of county
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Red Cross is this afternoon (7/12) distributing bottled water in Kiltormer as a result of a boil water notice. Serious concerns are being expressed this afternoon in the...
View ArticleNUIG awarded more than a million euro for schizophrenia research
Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway has been awarded a European Grant worth more than a million euro towards its study on treatment for schizophrenia. It’s being given a European Research Council...
View ArticleGalway home-owners urged to avail of support scheme in wake of Storm Desmond
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway home-owners are being urged to avail of a Government scheme to assist with damage caused by severe weather conditions. Senator Lorraine Higgins says those whose homes...
View ArticleLarge number of county roads remain closed due to flooding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A number of roads around the county remain closed or impassable today (8/12) as flood waters remain or in some cases rise. The routes which remain closed include many local...
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