Public meeting to address Tiernee-Lettermore water supply
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A public meeting in Tiernee this evening is set to discuss issues facing the water supply for Tiernee-Lettermore. People in the area have been on a boil notice since the...
View ArticleSevere delay in tackling coastal erosion at Silverstrand
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It could be months before there’s any movement on much-needed costal protection works at Silverstrand. Despite warnings that inaction may lead to the potential loss of the...
View ArticleHSE accused of failing to honour Emergency Department committments
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It’s being claimed that the HSE has failed to deliver on commitments made in relation to Emergency Departments nationwide, including at UHG. A review of overcrowding in...
View ArticleN59 fully re-opens after morning crash
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The N59 has fully re-opened following a road traffic crash this morning. The single vehicle incident occurred at the Galway side of the ongoing roadworks shortly after 8am. One...
View ArticleSuspicious fire at Knocknacarra gaelscoil
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardaí at Sathill are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire at Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh in Knocknacarra. The fire broke out at about 5.30 last evening, and one...
View ArticleSuicide prevention demonstration launched at NUI Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A suicide prevention demonstration has been launched at NUI Galway in the last few minutes. The ‘Send Silence Packing’ initiative includes a public display of 131 backpacks, to...
View ArticleTiernee-Lettermore delegation to meet Irish Water
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A delegation from Tiernee-Lettermore is to meet with Irish Water this week to discuss issues facing the region’s water supply. It follows a public meeting held in Tiernee over...
View ArticleNUI Galway ranked in top 200 European universities
Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway has been included in a list of the top 200 universities in Europe. The university is ranked 134th in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings, which...
View ArticlePlans for new commercial building in Tuam
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A decision is due in the next few days on a new commercial building in Tuam. J O’Connell has applied for planning permission to demolish an existing office building and porto...
View ArticleAthenry Mart continues bid to build mixed use development
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A bid to build at mixed-use development in Athenry is continuing. Athenry Co-Op Livestock Mart was refused planning permission by the county council to build a shop, office and...
View ArticleIT software company to create 60 new jobs in Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A US software company has announced it’s creating 60 new jobs in Galway. Ipswitch, which develops IT security systems, says it’ll set up its Europe Middle East and Africa...
View ArticleBressie to address city Mental Health Forum
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Musician and mental health activist Bressie will address a mental health forum in the city next week. The event is being hosted by NUI Galway, and will discuss the future of...
View ArticleApproval finally given for long awaited Dunkellin flood relief scheme
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The long-awaited flood relief scheme for Dunkellin has been approved. An Bord Pleanála has confirmed that it has granted permission for the project, expected to cost around 8...
View ArticleGMIT President says they’re working with HEA to improve performance
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The President of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology says the college is working with the Higher Education Authority to improve its performance in an evaluation survey. GMIT is...
View ArticleGalway TD and grandson of De Valera addresses city school
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway West T.D and grandson of Eamon De Valera, Eamon Ó’ Cuív, is addressing a proclamation event at a city school this afternoon. Coláiste Einde in Salthill is one of 4000...
View ArticleNew housing development planned for Kiltullagh off the M6
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are plans for a new housing development in Kiltullagh North off the M6. Denise Dunning has applied for permission for the construction of 14 homes, with connections to...
View ArticleTwo more Galway Seanad hopefuls announced
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Two more Seanad hopefuls from Galway had added their names to the list of candidates. The deadline has now passed for nominations by Nominating Bodies and a county councillor...
View ArticleFormer Salthill tourist office site to be transferred to city council
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The tourist office site in Salthill is to be transferred back to the ownership of the City Council. Councillor Donal Lyons says Fáilte Ireland will no longer staff the Salthill...
View ArticleFunding for harbour repair works across Connemara
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Funding of over half a million euro has been allocated for repairs to harbours and slipways across the Connemara region. The fund is part of a 4.5 million euro national fund to...
View ArticleWater and coastal searches resume in Galway today
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Coastal searches are resuming today for a young man, who’s in his thirties, and who was seen entering the water at Wolfe Tone Bridge last Thurs evening. Gardaí and the...
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