Ballinasloe businesses lobby minister for town flood barrier
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Businesses in Ballinasloe are calling on the OPW Minister to urgently provide a flood barrier to protect the recently flooded St Michael’s Square area of the town. During a...
View ArticleConcern about possible closure of main commuter route in the county
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are concerns that a main commuter route in the county could be closed for three weeks next year. Ongoing roadworks and bridge repairs have been taking place around...
View ArticleEducation Minister gives assurance on Presentation College Athenry
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Education Minister has given assurance that her department is doing everything it possibly can to progress a new school building for Presentation College in Athenry. Jan O’...
View ArticleStorm Eva expected to hit Galway this afternoon
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The latest winter storm – Storm Eva – is expected to hit the county from this afternoon. (wed) Met Eireann has issued its second highest warning, an orange alert, has been...
View ArticleGalway T.D criticises lack of high speed broadband in rural areas
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Government is coming under fire from a Galway T.D over what he claims is a total failure to introduce high-speed broadband to rural Ireland. Galway West Deputy Eamon O’...
View ArticleGalway Oireachtas members criticised for failing to engage with county council
Galway’s Oireachtas members have been criticised for failing to attend a recent meeting organised by the County Council to discuss issues affecting the county. County Cathaoirleach Peter Roche says the...
View ArticleSearches resume for missing NUIG student
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Searches have resumed in the city for a missing NUI Galway student. 20-year-old Michael Bugler from Newmarket-on-Fergus in Co. Clare was last sighted at Claddagh church at 1 o’...
View ArticleCounty Council slammed over spending of public money
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway County Council is being slammed over its spending of public money on decorating County Hall. Councillor James Charity says that reports suggest that 40 thousand euro was...
View ArticleStorm Eva could cause localised flooding in Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There is a possibilty of localised flooding this evening as Storm Eva makes landfall. Winds of up to 120km per hour are expected to batter the county from this afternoon. The...
View ArticleNo decision likely on Galway Airport until next year
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It looks likely that any decision on the future use of Galway Airport will not be made until the new year. The agreement in place for Galway Airport expired one week ago – and...
View ArticlePublic urged to stay away from coast as Storm Eva hits county
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Met Éireann has issued two wind warnings – valid from early this afternoon- as Storm Eva is expected to hit the county. An orange alert is in place for Galway, Donegal, Mayo,...
View ArticleTipperary Council urged to take action to open N65 into Portumna
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Tipperary County Council is being urged to take action to re-open a road near Portumna which has been closed since Storm Desmond caused flooding earlier this month. Councillor...
View ArticleBishop of Galway praises peoples determination to rebuild after flooding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan says a great spirit of resilience and generosity has emerged locally, and globally, this year in the face of adversity Speaking on Galway...
View ArticleClaims that County Council spent 40K on carpet at expense of roads branded...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Suggestions that Galway County Council spent 40 thousand euro on a custom carpet at the expense of public roads are being branded ‘wrong’ and ‘disingenuous’. County...
View ArticleMotorway closed following multi-vehicle collision
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The M6 Motorway has been closed between Loughrea and Athenry following a multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services are currently at the scene and diversions are in place at...
View ArticleSeveral hospitalised following motorway multi-car collision
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A number of people have been hospitalised following a multi-car collision on the M6 Motorway. Five cars were involved in the incident which took place between Loughrea and...
View ArticleStep forward in long-running campaign to tackle Connemara ambulance crisis
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There could be a major step foward in the long-running campaign to tackle the ambulance crisis in Connemara in the coming weeks. It follows a meeting between the Connemara...
View ArticleThousands of shoppers to visit Galway as sales get underway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Thousands of shoppers are expected to visit Galway from today as the post-Christmas sales get underway. Retail Excellence Ireland says sales across the country are off to a...
View ArticleNUI Galway owed €4 million in tuition fees
Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway is owed €4 million in tuition fees Irish universities are owed more than 17 million euro with NUI Galway coming in with the second highest figure at 4.1 million The...
View ArticleStatus yellow wind warning in place for Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A status yellow wind warning is in place for Galway until 1 this afternoon. It also covers counties Mayo, Clare, Cork and Kerry. While the latest wind warning expires at 1pm...
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