City vigil in solidarity with Paris terror victims
There were moving scenes in the city this afternoon as up to 200 people gathered for a vigil in solidarity with the French people. The event followed the deaths of over 120 people following six...
View ArticleHundreds queue to meet former astronaut Hadfield
Hundreds of people queued in the city this afternoon to meet the former Commander of the International Space Station, Chris Hadfield. The Canadian astronaut became famous across the globe for tweeting...
View ArticleFlooding in parts of some East Galway roads
Galway Bay Fm newsroom- Loughrea Gardai says that some of the worse flooding today is on stretches of roads at Newtown Daly, Abbey Duniry, Gurtymadden Cross and near Tynagh. Other roads around the...
View ArticleGovernment urged to link Wild Atlantic Way to East Galway towns
Galway Bay Fm newsroom- The government is being urged to extend the Wild Atlantic Way route into the towns and villages of East Galway. The matter has been raised in the Seanad by Galway Senator...
View ArticleGalway Muslim Community condemn Paris attacks
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-The Galway spokesperson for the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Ireland has expressed condolences to the people and Government of France. Galway-based student journalist and...
View ArticleYouth injured in alleged early morning attack in Tuam
Galway Bay Fm news-A youth has been treated for injuries following an alleged early morning attack in Tuam. The alleged attack is said to have taken place at Dublin Road near the entrace to the Mercy...
View ArticleConnemara loses control of Pony Breeders Council
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-A strong majority of the members of the newly elected Connemara Pony Breeders Society 20 member Council are from areas of the county outside of the traditional heartland of the...
View ArticleGarda investigations continue into alleged Tuam assault
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-Garda investigations are continuing into an alleged assault on a young man in Tuam in the early hours of today. The alleged attack is said to have taken place at Dublin Road near...
View ArticleGalway Clinic considers expansion to cater for growing A&E demand
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway Clinic is considering a major 80-bed expansion to accommodate the growing demand for A&E and diagnostic services across Galway. However, a new directors report...
View ArticleBook of condolence opens at City Hall for Paris victims
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Flowers have been laid at the foot of the French flag at City Hall where a book of condolence has opened following Friday’s terror attacks in Paris. The book has been opened in...
View ArticleUnemployment in Galway down by 13 per cent
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Unemployment in Galway is continuing to decline. Last month a further 634 people came off the Live Register, leaving the city and county’s unemployment figure at just over 15...
View ArticleFlowers placed at foot of French flag at City Hall
Flowers have been laid at the foot of the French flag at City Hall where a book of condolence has opened following Friday’s terror attacks in Paris. The book was opened this morning by Mayor of Galway,...
View ArticleNUIG event to allow Galway people contribute to 1916 digital archive
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway’s wealth of 1916 rising correspondence will be added to a national digital archive at a special city event this afternoon (16/11). The Letters of 1916 digital archive...
View ArticleGalway film industry boosted by potential for Regional Film Fund
The Government’s Action Plan for Jobs will focus on supporting Galway’s film industry and exploring the potential for a Regional Film Fund. The Taoiseach and the Minister for Jobs Richard Bruton,...
View ArticleWorks to begin on long-awaited Labane public lighting
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Works are set to begin this week on the installation of public lighting at Labane after more than a decade of campaigning. The works are part of major upgrades being carried...
View ArticleTraffic delays due to flooding near Craughwell village
Motorists travelling on the R446 will experience delays this evening, as the road near the Dunkellin Bridge has flooded. AA Roadwatch says the road is impassable, and the situation is being kept under...
View ArticleBallinasloe’s new Local Area Plan comes into effect
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Ballinasloe’s new development plan for the next six years comes into effect today. The Ballinasloe Local Area Plan was adopted by the County Council at a meeting last month....
View ArticleGaeltacht Minister urged to stop penny pinching over Inishbofin services
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Gaeltacht Minister is being asked to stop pinching pennies over a decision to charge children on Inishbofin for a previously free school bus service. Deputy Eamon O’ Cuiv...
View ArticleGalway city experiences significant jump in rents
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway city has experienced one of the biggest quarterly increases in rent in the past decade – jumping by 6 percent over the past three months. The city had the biggest...
View ArticleStatus Orange wind warning for Galway from midday
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A ‘Status Orange’ wind warning is in place for Galway from this afternoon.(17/11) Met Éireann has issued its second highest warning, urging people to be prepared for gusts of...
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