Galway homeowners spend 31 million on renovations
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It’s been revealed that Galway homeowners have spent 31 million euro renovating their homes over the past three years. In what’s being billed as the end of the ‘property...
View ArticleIFA says National Parks Wildlife Services not welcome on Galway farms
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-The IFA says the National Parks and Wildlife service is ‘not welcome’ on Galway farms until it honours an agreement made with farmers several years ago on land designation....
View ArticlePlan to redevelop Athenry commercial site and filling station
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-There are plans to redevelop a filling station and shop in Athenry. Jarlath Cloonan has applied for planning permission to redevelop the business at Dublin Road, Knockaunglass....
View ArticleSearch continuing for missing Army member in Galway
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-The search is continuing this afternoon for a missing solider in Galway. 21 year old private Ben Garrett was last seen on Eglinton Street in the city in the early hours of...
View ArticleWork to begin on new Kinvara wastewater treatment plant
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Marine works will get underway today (4/4) on the upgrade of Kinvara’s wastewater treatment plant. Irish Water is working with the County Council to build a new wastewater...
View ArticleNew Montessori school planned for Oranmore
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A decision is due in the next fortnight on plans for a new Montessori school in Oranmore Gaelscoil de hÍde has applied for planning permission for a new four classroom facility...
View ArticleGalway to host major climate change congress
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A major climate congress will take place in the city tomorrow. The event is being hosted by NUI Galway’s Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security society. It comes as...
View ArticleNew childcare facility planned for Athenry
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A decision is due in the next two weeks on plans to change a shop in Athenry into a childcare facility. Paul Molloy has applied for planning permission for the change of use of...
View ArticleNUI Galway starts research on spider venom for possible anti-cancer properties
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An NUI Galway scientist has started research using spider venom for its possible anti-cancer properties. The venom of the false black widow spider is being studied for the...
View ArticleCouncil faces land quandary along main Connemara route
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway County Council is now in the process of buying land on both sides of the N59 between Oughterard and Maam Cross – even though there is no certainty that a major upgrading...
View Article500 Galway Tesco staff being balloted for industrial action
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Employees at over a hundred Tesco shops, including stores in the city, Ballinasloe and Oranmore are being balloted for industrial action. Over 12,000 workers, including 500...
View ArticleBallyloughane bathing water still below standard despite improvement
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Ballyloughane beach in Renmore is on a list of 6 beaches nationwide which are still classed as having ‘poor’ bathing water quality. However, over 90 per cent of Irish bathing...
View ArticleSeveral Galway Independent TDs expected to abstain in vote for Taoiseach
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Two groups of Independents have indicated they’ll abstain in votes for a new Taoiseach tomorrow. The Independent Alliance and the Rural Alliance say they won’t back either...
View ArticleMore questions to Morans on the Weir owners on spending
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It’s been revealed that the former owners of Morans on the Weir spent 125 thousand euro in the first two months of this year despite owing 20 million euro to the bank. The...
View ArticleTraffic movement improves on N59 as Council monitors flow
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Traffic movement on the N59 near Moycullen improved this morning following long delays yesterday. Hundreds of motorists were delayed for up to an hour trying to get into the...
View ArticleControversy over former NUIG President’s endorsement of Seanad candidate
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Former president of NUI Galway Iggy Ó Muircheartaigh is being accused of ‘inappropriately’ influencing the upcoming Seanad election. It’s claimed that Mr O’ Muircheartaigh has...
View ArticlePublic meeting for those affected by Salthill flooding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A meeting has been organised for this Thursday evening in Salthill for those who have been affected by flooding at Toft Car Park. Galway City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has...
View ArticlePublic event to discuss city’s cultural development
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A public event will take place in the city this evening to discuss how culture works and how it can be sustained and developed in Galway. The event is organised by Galway City...
View ArticleGalway TD slams Minister Alan Kelly’s arrogance over housing crisis
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway West TD says that Minister Alan Kelly’s arrogance is matched only by his failure to tackle the housing crisis. Deputy Catherine Connolly’s comments came during a...
View ArticleRoscommon Galway TD calls for resignation of officials in charge of flood...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Roscommon-Galway TD is calling for government officials with responsibility for flood mitigation to resign. Michael Fitzmaurice’s comments follow a report from the...
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