Flooding clean-up costs to reach 15 million euro
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The cost of clean-up across the county in the wake of recent flooding is now set to reach up to 15 million euro. The figure was revealed during a presentation given to a...
View ArticleHMV and XtraVision to close Galway stores by end of the month
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Galway city branches of HMV and XtraVision are to close by the end of the month. It’s been just over two years since a number of HMV and XtraVision stores in Ireland were...
View ArticleGalway pro-choice to hold city demonstration
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway Pro Choice campaigners will hold a demonstration in the city this evening. The group says its protest is part of a national series of events being held in solidarity...
View ArticleHeadford’s revised local area plan published following Minister’s alterations
Galway Bay fm news – Headford’s revised Local Area Plan has been published today, following a series of changes made by the Environment Minister. The plan, which has been in effect since October, has...
View ArticleGalway groups raise 15 thousand euro for Temple Street Childrens’ Hospital
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Groups across Galway have handed over 15 thousand euro in charity donations to Temple Street Childrens’ Hospital. Over 71 Trick or Treat parties were held across Galway city...
View ArticleReview of drainage along Gort to Tuam Motorway to begin immediately
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The contractors working on the Gort to Tuam motorway are to undertake an immediate review of drainage along the length of the route. It follows concerns that the development of...
View ArticleLarge crowd at meeting on proposed closure of road between Cartymore and Cashla
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There was a large crowd in attendance at a meeting held at Cartymore last night to discuss the proposed closure of a section of the R339. Up to 150 people attended the meeting...
View ArticleGalway theatre sweeps the board with Irish theatre award nominations
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway’s theatre companies have been recognised as a leading force in Irish theatre after receiving nominations in almost every category of The Irish Times Irish Theatre...
View ArticleMinister clarifies position on Rail Trail from Athenry to Sligo
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Transport Minister has clarified his position on the proposed Western Rail Trail from Athenry to Collooney in Sligo. Opponents of the route have long argued for the...
View ArticleSafety works at Athenry cemetery cross near completion
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-Work will begin in the coming days on the final stage of road safety works at cemetery cross in Athenry. The junction layout and cemetery entrance were changed last year for...
View ArticleMore time granted to build houses and hotel in Oranmore
Galway Bay Fm newsroom- More time has been given to build a housing and hotel complex in Oranmore. The current planning permission for the residential and commercial development at Oranhill was due to...
View ArticleFormer Government Press Secretary will be laid to rest in Co. Galway today
Galway bay Fm newsroom-Former Government Press Secretary PJ Mara will be laid to rest in Co. Galway today. The 73 year old – who was known for his work as advisor to the former Taoiseach Charlie...
View ArticleEmergency Department nurses at UHG call for report on external review
Galway bay fm newsr0om – Members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organistion at University Hospital Galway have condemned management for not sharing a report on a review of the Emergency Department....
View ArticleOver a hundred new jobs in Galway Gaeltacht last year
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Over 100 new jobs were created in Galway’s Gaeltacht during 2015. Nationwide, Údarás na Gaeltachta client companies created 533 full-time equivalent jobs in 2015 – a net gain...
View ArticleProgress on construction of radiation oncology unit at UHG
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The construction of a new radiation oncology unit at University Hospital Galway has entered its second phase. The development at the hospital campus in Newcastle involves the...
View ArticleOver thirty new jobs for Athenry
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Thirty two new jobs are set to be created in Athenry in the coming weeks with the establishment of a new social enterprise. The positions are to be created by Amicitia, a...
View ArticleBoard of Management to hear appeal for pupil places at Colaiste Baile Chlair
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Board of Management of Coláiste Baile Chláir will hear an appeal this evening regarding school places for children in the Corrandulla area. A number of parents were...
View ArticleMulti-million euro funding for Galway research vessel to explore ocean
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway-based research vessel The Celtic Explorer will spend most of the year at sea exploring the hidden depths of the ocean thanks to three million euro in funding. It’ll join...
View ArticleTwo new candidates join Galway election race
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new political alliance is putting forward candidates to contest Galway West and Galway East in the upcoming general election. The DDI-NCM alliance is a merger between Direct...
View ArticleOranmore based children’s cancer charity in financial trouble
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Oranmore-based children’s cancer charity ‘Hand in Hand’ is warning that it’s facing a funding crisis. ‘Hand in Hand’ was set up in 2006 to offer practical support to families...
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