Minister to consider relocation scheme for Galway householders affected by...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – OPW Minister and Galway East TD Sean Canney is to consider proposals for a relocation scheme for people in isolated flood prone areas. A draft report from an interdepartmental...
View ArticleBoil water notice remains in place in Kilconnell as work continues
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The boil water notice is to remain in place in Kilconnell as upgrade works continue in a bid to improve the supply. The works include cleaning, sealing, capping of boreholes...
View ArticleCounty council turns down plans for more homes at Kiltullagh
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans for a housing development at Kiltullagh near Athenry have been turned down by the county council. Denise Dunning, c/o Clarke Construction Design, applied for planning...
View ArticleCall for fresh approach to tackle Galway hospital crisis
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are calls for the Government to take a fresh approach in tackling Galway’s hospital crisis. Galway Sinn Fein Senator Trevor O’Clochartaigh claims Health Minister Simon...
View ArticleIFA to host farm finance meeting in Tuam
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Irish Farmers’ Association is hosting a meeting this evening in Tuam to discuss farm finance. The event will address issues relating to farm finance, and the impact of the...
View ArticleNewly ordained Bohermore man to celebrate first mass in city
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A newly ordained priest will be given his first appointment by Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan in the coming weeks. Bohermore-native Daniel Gallagher was ordained at a special...
View ArticleNo agreement reached on free parking in county towns
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There is to be no change in paid parking rates across the county. It follows a lengthy debate on the matter at County Hall today where four alternative options were considered....
View ArticleGalway outshining all others in bid to secure flood funding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway County Council is outshining every other county in its efforts to deal with future flooding by drawing down available funding for various schemes. That’s according to...
View ArticleCall to fast-track city outer bypass
Galway Bay fm newsroom – County officials are being urged to push ahead with the city outer bypass for the future prosperity of Galway. Loughrea area independent councillor Michael Fahy raised the need...
View ArticleNew Day Care Centre plan approved for Clarinbridge
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Approval has been given for a new charity Day Care Centre in Clarinbridge The Brothers of Charity has been granted planning permission to change a residential unit into a Day...
View ArticleGo ahead for new business in the heart of Ballinasloe
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The county council has approved a new commercial development in the heart of Ballinasloe. Nwe Lay Tin has been granted planning permission to demolish an existing derelict...
View ArticleGovernment plan to focus on balancing housing demand in Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway has been highlighted as one of the key areas where the government has set an objective to balance housing demand and supply. It’s part of the Government’s 84 point...
View ArticleCounty to push for share of benefits following 2020 success
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The county council is to form focused committees to ensure each district can share the benefits of Galway’s 2020 success. If follows a proposal from Loughrea area councillor...
View ArticleTraffic survey highlights root cause of Ballybrit and Parkmore traffic issues
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new report has found that the city bus network is not a feasible travel-to-work option for people working in Parkmore, Ballybrit and Mervue. Galway Chamber has today...
View ArticleAthenry firm denies ‘union-busting’ allegations
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Athenry-headquartered engineering firm C&F has cut up to 80 jobs at a subsidiary in the Philippines – but says the workers were not let go for attempting to form a trade...
View ArticleCity native to make maiden speech in the Seanad today
Galway Bay fm newsroom – City native Billy Lawless will make his maiden speech in the Seanad today. The advocate for Irish Immigrants and Chicago-based businessman was nominated to the Seanad by...
View ArticleCouncil executive to meet tomorrow to discuss Athenry Oranmore road safety...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – County Council executives will meet with Athenry Oranmore councillors tomorrow to discuss a road safety strategy for the district. The executive is being urged to work with...
View ArticleHigh Court to receive update on future of Debenhams, including Galway store
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The High Court will hear an update today on plans for a survival scheme for Debenhams’ eleven stores across Ireland, including the one in the city. Debenhams Retail Ireland is...
View ArticleIDA urged to outline plans for Ballinasloe site
Galway Bay fm newsroom – IDA Ireland is being urged to outline its plans to bring further foreign investment into Ballinasloe. Ballinasloe Municipal District is to issue an invitation to the body to...
View ArticleCounty LCDC to appeal decision on LEADER funding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The county Local Community Development Committee has voted to lodge an appeal over the granting of the Leader programme in Galway sub-regional area. It follows the awarding of...
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