Deadline extended for public submissions on Galway Bay energy test site
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The deadline has been extended for public submissions on the Galway Bay energy test site following local representations. The site was established off the Galway coast in 2006,...
View Article100 new jobs for city inspired by Galway’s technology hub and talent pool
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway’s technology hub and talent pool were the chief drivers in an Australian firm’s decision to establish a new base here. SiteMinder, one of the hotel industry’s leading...
View ArticleNewly retired Bishop Drennan announces his last diocesan changes
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Bishop Martin Drennan has announced a series of diocesan changes as he departs from his role after 11 years. Bishop Drennan retired on Friday on health grounds. The diocesan...
View ArticleMoycullen parish priest to take charge of Galway Diocese until new Bishop...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Moycullen’s parish priest is to take charge of Galway Diocese until a new Bishop of Galway is appointed. At a meeting of the Diocesan College of Consulters last evening Canon...
View ArticleCarraroe included in national commemoration of 1916 leader Roger Casement
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Roger Casement’s contribution to the people of Connemara will be commemorated at a special event today. It’s part of a nationwide series of events to mark the 100th anniversary...
View ArticleMoylough and Killimor wastewater treatment plants to be made more...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Irish Water will save over €20,000 a year in operational costs by using environmentally friendly processes at the Moylough and Killimor Wastewater Treatment Plants. A sludge...
View ArticleGovernment urged to deliver on major East Galway tourism project
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Government is being urged to deliver on a vital tourism project that could be East Galway’s answer to the ‘Wild Atlantic Way’. Deputy Anne Rabbitte says the ‘Ireland’s...
View ArticleSupport sought for Ballinasloe jobs initiative
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Roscommon Galway TD is seeking support for a jobs initiative in Ballinasloe. Deputy Eugene Murphy is working to establish a joint focus group between Roscommon and Galway...
View ArticleFire crews tackle overnight blaze at city pub
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Fire crews were called out in the early hours of this morning to tackle a blaze at a pub in the west end of the city. Emergency services arrived at the scene at Dominick Street...
View Article4.4 million euro for NUI Galway-led research projects
Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway-led research projects have received almost €4.4 million in funding from Science Foundation Ireland. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary...
View ArticleSouth Galway set to benefit from Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The South Galway region is gearing up for a major influx of visitors ahead of Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, which gets underway in Ennis on Sunday week. Over 400 thousand people...
View ArticleCommittments given on Annaghdown, Corrandulla and Corofin school transport
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Department of Transport has given committments over school transport in the Annaghdown, Corrandulla and Corofin areas. It follows a meeting held this afternoon between the...
View ArticlePlan for city student accommodation hits roadblock
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A plan to develop student accommodation in the city has hit a roadblock. IVS Student Development Bohermore Limited had applied for planning permission to transform an empty...
View ArticleDeadline further extended on Aran air service contract as impasse continues
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The deadline for tenders for the Aran Islands’ air service public service obligation contract has been further extended by two weeks. However the impasse over the cost of the...
View ArticleSignificant drop in city home construction
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It’s been revealed that Galway City has experienced one of the biggest drops in housing completions nationwide so far this year. However, the county has seen a rise in the...
View ArticleMajor power outage on Inis Meain and Inis Oirr
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Residents of Inis Meain and Inis Oirr are without power this morning due to a major electrical fault. The ESB is investigating after power to the two smaller Aran Islands went...
View ArticleESB works to restore power to Inis Meain and Inis Oirr
Galway Bay fm newsroom – ESB crews are working to restore power to the Aran Islands of Inis Meain and Inis Oirr following a major outage. Residents of the islands are without power this morning due to...
View ArticleGalway City Council goes three years without building social housing
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway City Council did not build any social housing between 2013 and 2015. New figures from the Department of Housing show seven local authorities nationwide built no social...
View ArticleJunior Minister to push for better mental health services in East Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A junior minister and Galway East TD is to meet with the Mental Health Minister in the coming weeks to discuss concerns over mental health services in East Galway. Junior...
View ArticleInis Meain and Inis Oirr may be without power until midnight
ESB crews are working to restore power to Inis Meain and Inis Oirr following a major outage – but it may be midnight before the islands have electricity. The ESB is investigating after power to the two...
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