Galway city has one of highest losses of drinking water
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway city lost the fifth highest amount of drinking water among the local authorities according to a report from an independent local government watchdog. The National...
View ArticleUPDATE: Flooding in County Galway 8am Tuesday
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Update from Galway County Council Many local roads in South Galway, including, but not limited to the following areas – Peterswell Skehanagh Kilternan Tierneevin Ballynasteigue...
View ArticleFears that Storm Frank could lead to closure of major county routes
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are fears that Storm Frank could lead to the closure of major routes through the county today, as severe wind and rainfall is expected to batter Galway from this...
View ArticleCraughwell bolsters its defences as Dunkellin River continues to rise
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Craughwell is bolstering its flood defences this morning as the Dunkellin River continues to rise. The village is one of several areas across the county which is being...
View ArticleLast minute preparations in Craughwell as village braces for storm
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Last minute preparations are taking place in Craughwell this morning as the village braces itself for the approach of Storm Frank. The village is one of several areas across...
View ArticleOne year wait to re-let Galway’s social housing
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It takes Galway County Council one full year to re-let social housing units. That’s according to a new report which examines re-letting times and the associated costs...
View ArticleGalway City has worst rental inspection rate nationwide
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway City has the worst rate of private rental inspections nationwide. That’s according to the National Oversight and Audit Commission – which found that inspection rates in...
View ArticleStorm Frank to put Galway’s coastal defences to the test
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Sea walls along the Galway coastline could be tested today as Storm Frank batters the county. The Office of Public Works says existing flood levels are likely to increase,...
View ArticleSalthill prom closes as weather conditions deteriorate
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Salthill prom has now closed to traffic as a result of worsening weather conditions. The prom was due to close to all traffic at 12pm, but the council postponed the closure to...
View ArticleSmaller storm front to hit Galway tomorrow morning
Galway Bay fm newsroom – MET Eireann says another storm front, which is likely to be less severe than Storm Frank, will hit Galway and the west coast tomorrow morning. Salthill prom has this afternoon...
View ArticleSignificant number of South Galway homes facing 2009 flooding conditions
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A significant number of homes across South Galway are this evening facing conditions worse than those experienced during extensive flooding in 2009. Councillor Gerry Finnerty...
View ArticleGort area bears the brunt of Storm Frank
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Gort area is once again bearing the brunt of severe weather conditions which continue to batter the county this morning. Local gardaí say flooding in and around Gort is...
View ArticleGalway’s two orange weather alerts in place until afternoon
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There is widespread flooding and power outages across the country as Storm Frank continues to wreak havoc. The Atlantic coast has been among the worst affected – with 70...
View ArticleBallinasloe flood prevention measures prove effective
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Ballinasloe is said to be ‘safe for now’ as flood prevention measures in the town have so far proven to be effective. A temporary flood barrier has recently been installed,...
View ArticleParks and Wildlife service urged to intervene as flooding escalates in South...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The National Parks and Wildlife service is being asked to intervene as flooding in South Galway continues to spiral out of control. Flooding in the area could be greatly...
View ArticleSalthill prom to re-open but City Council urges caution
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The prom in Salthill is set to re-open to traffic shortly, but Galway City Council is advising motorists and pedestrians to continue to excercise caution along the coast. A...
View ArticleFarming community pledges to support Galway farmers affected by flooding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Ireland’s farming community is rallying together to offer its support to farmers affected by flooding in South Galway. Galway East TD Paul Connaughton says that farmers across...
View ArticleCall for action as Dunkellin River rises rapidly
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The government is being asked to take urgent action as water levels in the Dunkellin River continue to rise rapidly. Flood mitigation works have been proposed for the Dunkellin...
View ArticleGalway TD ‘appalled’ by Taoiseach’s response to flooding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway East TD is slamming the Government’s reponse to the flooding in South Galway – and says he’s appalled by Enda Kenny’s absence during the crisis. Deputy Colm Keaveney...
View ArticleTemporary Community Welfare service set up in Gort following floods
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Department of Social Protection will open a temporary Community Welfare Service clinic in Gort town tomorrow, to help locals affected by flooding. The service will operate...
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