Apple accused of ‘jumping on global warming gravy-train’ at city oral hearing
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Apple has been accused of ‘jumping on the global warming gravy-train’ as day two of the oral hearing on the company’s Athenry data centre gets underway. ‘Energy and climate...
View ArticleClaims that N59 upgrade refusal has set project back 20 years
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It’s being claimed that an Bord Pleanala’s refusal of long-sought upgrade works to the N59 between Maam Cross and Clifden has set the project back 20 years. Councillor Tom...
View ArticleOpen Day today at Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm in Athenry
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Dawn Meats and Teagasc are today hosting an Open Day at their Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm, Athenry. The 56 hectare farm was established last year with the support of...
View ArticleOral hearing on Apple’s Athenry data centre to discuss reasons for...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The proposed location of a planned 850 million euro data centre in Athenry will be discussed in detail at a city oral hearing this afternoon. The hearing got underway yesterday...
View ArticleResidents concerned over potential health risks with Apple Data Center in...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Concerns have been raised over the proximity of Apple’s planned data centre to homes and a local school near Athenry. The An Bord Pleanala oral hearing on the matter is...
View ArticleCornerstone building at Parkmore goes on market for 4 million euro
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A cornerstone building of the beleagured Parkmore Business Park is up for sale for almost four million euro. Building 5 at Parkmore is currently leased to international...
View ArticleApple questioned over energy policies
The oral hearing on Apple’s planned data centre in Athenry has once again been dominated by discussions on the company’s energy policies. The hearing got underway at the Connacht Hotel yesterday, and...
View ArticleIvor Callely hands himself in as part of proceedings by Galway company
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Former politician Ivor Callely has handed himself in more than a week after a bench warrant was issued for his arrest during proceedings taken against him by a Galway-based...
View ArticleFunding secured for new Primary Care Centre in Tuam
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A long-awaited Primary Care Centre in Tuam has been given the green light for construction by the HSE – with works set to begin next week. The Tuam centre, located at the Old...
View ArticleCritical services at UHG blocked from expansion by nursing shortages
Galway Bay fm newsroom – UHG is struggling to fill specialist nursing roles at the hospital – and many critical services cannot be expanded as a result. That’s according to Saolta Chief Operating...
View ArticleApple chose Athenry location from portfolio of 25 Irish sites
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Apple visited 25 potential sites across Ireland before deciding to base its 850 million euro data centre at Derrydonnell in Athenry. The oral hearing on the planned facility is...
View ArticleNew bye laws for Cleggan car parks approved
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The county council has passed new bye-laws for car parks in Cleggan. The new laws will regulate the main car park and the Head of the Pier car park. User permits will be issued...
View ArticleGalway retains Blue Flag status for beaches and bathing areas
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway city and county has retained 7 Blue Flag Awards for 2016. An Taisce has announced the recipients of the International Blue Flag Award and the National Green Coast Award...
View ArticleApple defends comprehensive site selection process for Athenry data centre
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Apple says the site selection process for its 850 million euro data centre in Athenry was ‘anything but laissez faire or haphazard.’ The site selection and chosen location for...
View ArticleCity meeting to explore driving with medical conditions
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A public meeting on how to manage medical conditions and remain safe on the road for longer will take place in the city this evening. The event is organised by the Royal...
View ArticleApple promises to provide public recreational facilities at Athenry data...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Recreational walking trails, a car park an information signage for the public are included in Apple’s plans for an 850 million euro data centre in Athenry. The site selection...
View ArticleAn Bord Pleanala urged to reject Apples request for Derrydonnell woodland site
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The oral hearing on Apple’s planned 850 million euro data centre near Athenry has today heard calls to conserve the woodland at Derrydonnell. The hearing at the Connacht Hotel...
View ArticleGalway company refused court order over product packaging
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway company has been refused a permanent High Court injunction which sought to restrict a competitor from using allegedly similar packaging for its product. Mr Justice...
View ArticleUpgrade works on iconic Salthill landmark likely to be pushed back to next year
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans to upgrade Blackrock Tower in Salthill look set to be pushed back until 2017 due to budget concerns. It was revealed in March that the City Council was planning to...
View ArticleGeologist says Apple’s Athenry data centre will not affect private wells
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The oral hearing on Apple’s planned data centre in Athenry has been told that the development will not affect private water supplies in the area. In her statement to the...
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