Galway Bay fm newsroom:

Galway organisations are to receive close to 1 million euro in funding from the Arts Grant Funding and Touring Programmes.

The Arts Council has announced that 16 companies across Galway City and County have been granted funding which will be invested in high-quality events for the people of Galway.

937 thousand euro was distributed between local organisations such as:

Clifden Community Arts Week – 90 thousand euro
Doire Press – 47 thousand euro
Fibin Teo – 80 thousand euro
The Journal of Music – 55 thousand euro
Blue Teapot Theatre Company – 50 thousand euro
Branar Dramaiocht Teo – 104 thousand euro
Cuirt International Festival of Literature – 90 thousand euro
Decadent Theatre company – 145 thousand euro
The Galway Music Resideny – 60 thousand euro
Tulca – 104 thousand euro

Funding has also been awarded to Galway organisations including Futa Fata, That’s Life Clifden Arts Society, 126 Artist-Run Gallery, Crannog Magazine and MART.

Arts Council Director Orlaith McBride says the funding will mean a lot to both Galway City and County.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway Pro-Choice is to hold a demonstration this evening outside the Salthill Omniplex to oppose the screening of the film ‘Unplanned’.

The group objects to the depiction of abortion in the American made film and the portrayal of women

The new drama film is based on the memoir Unplanned, written by Abby Johnson

The demonstration will get underway at 5.30 this evening

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway’s med-tech sector is set to benefit from a new state-of-the-art testing facility in GMIT thanks to funding secured by the college.
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GMIT’s Enterprise Ireland Medical and Engineering Technology Gateways has secured 840 thousand euro to build the new facility on campus.

The Government funded project, which is expected to open in 2020, will allow researchers to develop the next generation of medical technologies.

The college’s Medical and Engineering Technologies Gateway, known as MET Gateway, focuses on providing cutting-edge, industry focused solutions for organisations across the MedTech, Engineering and Life sciences sectors.

MET Gateway manager Sharon White says the facility will be a centre for research and innovation.

Dermot MacSweeney

Cartron, Coast Road, Oranmore and formerly of Fr. Griffin Road and Moycullen. Reposing at his home in Oranmore tomorrow Sunday from 4. Removal on Monday to arrive at the Church of St. Oliver Plunkett, Renmore for mass for Dermot MacSweeney at 12. Funeral afterwards to New Cemetery, Bohermore.

Brendan Duddy

Monivea, Athenry. Reposing at Sacred Heart Room, Ryehill, Monivea tomorrow Sunday from 6:30. Removal at 8 to adjoining church. Mass for Brendan Duddy on Monday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Monivea Cemetery.

Dermot Dermody

Brooklawn, Tuam. Reposing at Suaimhneas on the grounds of the Church of the Annunciation, Clarinbridge, tomorrow Sunday from 4. Removal at 5:30 to St. Conleth’s Church, Kilconly, Tuam for prayers at 6:30. Mass for Dermot Dermody on Monday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Kilgarvin Cemetery.

Ina Reddington nee Walsh

Cregg, Claregalway and formerly of Liscaninane. Reposing at Corrandulla Mortuary Chapel tomorrow Sunday from 5. Removal at 7 to the adjoining church. Mass for Ina Reddington on Monday at 11. Funeral afterwards to Cregg Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations if desired to the ICU at University Hospital Galway.

Martin also known as Buddy Burke

24 Burren View, Gort. Reposing at Mullin’s Funeral Home, Gort tomorrow Sunday from 4. Removal at 6:30 to St. Colman’s Church, Gort. Mass for Buddy Burke on Monday at 11. Funeral afterwards to Rakerin Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request.

Canon Colm Canavan

Na hAille, Inverin. Lying in repose at St Colmcille Church, Tully, Ballinahown today from 4 until tomorrow Sunday at 3. Reposing later again at Neachtain’s Funeral Home tomorrow Sunday from 5. Removal at 7 to Knock Church, Inverin. Mass for Canon Colm Canavan on Monday at 11. Funeral afterwards to the grounds of Knock Church, Inverin.

Maureen Purcell nee Clune

Dublin and formerly of Galway city. Reposing at Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand from Monday morning. Removal on Tuesday to Church of the Resurrection, Bayside for mass for Maureen Purcell at 10. Funeral afterwards to St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton.

Micheál Fahy

Shannon Park, Portumna. Reposing at Dignity Chapel, Portumna Retirement Village tomorrow Sunday from 6. Removal at 8 to St. Brigid’s Church, Portumna. Mass for Micheál Fahy on Monday at 11. Funeral afterwards to Calvary Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Unit 7, Dialysis Unit, Merlin Park.

Philomena also known as Phil Dillon nee Stankard

Oldthort, Portumna.  Reposing at Dignity Chapel, Portumna Retirement Village this evening from 6 until 8.  Funeral cortege to arrive to St. Brigids Church, Portumna for mass for Phil Dillon tomorrow Sunday at 3:30.  Funeral afterwards to Calvary Cemetery.

Teresa also known as Tess Burns nee Walsh

Coorhoor, Kilnadema, Loughrea.  Reposing at Dignity Funeral Care, Barrack Street, Loughrea this evening from 5 until 7. Funeral cortege to arrive at St.Dympnas Church, Kilnadema for mass for Tess Burns tomorrow Sunday at 1.  Funeral afterwards to adjoining cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request

Tom J. Linnane

Lough House Sheshia, Bell Harbour, Co. Clare.  Reposing at St. Patricks Church, New Quay today from 4 until 7. Mass for Tom J. Linnane tomorrow Sunday at 11.  Funeral afterwards to Corcomroe Abbey.

Anne Lohan nee Kelly

Ballyhard, Glenamaddy and Brooklodge Nursing Home and formerly of Ahascragh, Ballinasloe in her 90th year.  Reposing at Divilly’s Funeral Home, Glenamaddy this evening from 6.  Removal at 8 to St. Patrick’s Church, Glenamaddy.  Mass for Anne Lohan tomorrow Sunday at 10:30.  Funeral afterwards to new cemetery, Creggs Road, Glenamaddy.  House private, by request.

John also known as Johnny Gannon

Lerhin, Clonberne, Ballinasloe in his 95th year.  Mass for Johnny Gannon today at 11:30 in Clonberne Church.  Funeral afterwards to adjoining cemetery.

Galway Bay Fm would like to sympathise with the families and friends of  all the deceased.  

On Tuesday Ronan Larder and Alan Murphy escape for a day at the races. Join Ronan on The Live Wire from 12 and Alan on The A List as we broadcast live from Galway Races Tuesday meeting. It’s going to be an action packed afternoon!

Tuesday sees a single day of racing with seven fantastic races on the card. Racegoers can enjoy the usual great facilities in the enclosure such as good food, bar facilities, on-course bookmakers, the big screen and of course great racing. Turnstiles will open approximately two hours before the first race.

This raceday is the ideal opportunity to enjoy a mid week October racing so don’t miss out! Free car parking and admission for children under 12 and there is plenty of seating throughout the enclosure.

For all the details click HERE

Galway Bay fm newsroom – An Irish language plan will be launched as part of a community day in An Cheatrú Rua later today.

The scheme which has been set up with the help of local businesses and community groups is designed to make sure the Irish Language continues to thrive in the area.

Government Chief Whip and Minister for the Irish Language Sean Kyne will offically launch the scheme at 3.30pm at An Crompán centre in An Cheathrú Rua.

Over 20 events will take place at the opening, showcasing a variety of community organisations, activites and locals sports clubs that operate fully through Irish.

Local musician Róisin Seoighe will perform her song ‘An Teanga Linn,’ which was specillty commissioned by Pobal Rua to celebrate the local community.

Other events will include a baking competition, a build your own robots session, and children’s book readings.

Language Planning Officer Majella Ní Chríocháin says the scheme aims to encourage the next generation of Irish speakers.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Fresh discussions are underway after negotiations on the purchase of a site for St Teresa’s Special School in Ballinasloe fell through.

Galway Roscommon TD Denis Naughten says the Department of Education is now engaging with another landowner for a suitable site.

He says it’s disappointing that the talks on the original land have fallen through, but is hopeful the current negotiations will lead to a more positive outcome.

At present, St Teresa’s operates from temporary accommodation on the grounds of St. Brigids in Ballinasloe.

Independent Deputy Naughten says a purpose built school is badly needed.

To hear more, tune into Galway Bay fm news at 1.

Listen up folks… it’s the great Sweeney Oil giveaway – AGAIN!

Here’s another chance to win a €300 Sweeney Home Heating Oil Voucher – Tune in to Alan Murphy on The A list and listen out for your the “Sweeney Oil Truck” cue to register your name in our draw.

For the second year in a row we’re giving away a €300 Sweeney Oil Home Heating Oil voucher every week for the next six weeks, you have so many chances to win!

Listen up and enter to win! Competition runs from Sept 23rd to Oct 28th. Terms & Conditions apply.

To order Sweeney Oil or for more information call 1800 555 999

About Sweeney Oil

Supply the best value  Home Heating Oil in Galway and South Mayo. Call today on 1800 555 999 for all your Home Heating Oil needs.

Tá seirbhís trí Ghaeilge le fáil uathu agus déanann siad gach iarracht an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn ina gcuid gnó.

Sweeney Oil supply the best value  Home Heating Oil in Galway and South Mayo. Sweeney Oil was established in Clifden in 1987, they now also have depots in Clifden, Galway and Ballinrobe, Co Mayo. They are a truly independent company with values, principals based on serving the customer, fair and above board in their dealings, taking the long term view to building their business.

Sweeney Oil is thankful and appreciate the support and goodwill that has been extended  by their many friends and customers over the years and  plans to bring fresh, innovative approach to the home heating oil business. Their new logo, bright and colourful livery and the can do helpful attitude of theirpeople along with some of their quirky marketing ideas will set Sweeney Oil apart from competitors in the oil world.

The Sweeney Oil team, Keith, Paul, Tara and Bridget Ann in Clifden, Marie, Christy & Kieran in Galway and Kevin, Francis, and Robert in South Mayo are all familiar faces, with many years experience between them, Sweeney Oil will be delighted to look after you.  All this together with quality assured fuels, very keen prices, rapid delivery; clean trucks will make Sweeney Oil a force in your area, a company, with lots of experience.

Sweeney Oil looks forward to your call. 

On Wednesday afternnon Ronan Lardner brioadcast the Live Wire from O’Tooles Super Valu, Tuam in association with Burkes Bus

Travel from Tuam to Galway with Burkes Bus. From the 14^th of October Burkes Bus will be increasing their daily departures between Tuam and Galway to 45 giving more travel options for Burkes Bus passengers especially at weekends with many new departure times!

Burkes Bus are proud to lead the way in passenger transport and are delighted to be shortlisted for Fleet Bus & Coach awards 2020. Sit back relax and enjoy your journey on Burkes Bus.

For more details visit burkesbus.com

Burkes Bus will have more departure times between Tuam and Galway daily and especially at weekends. The additional departure times will compliment an already extensive timetable. Burkes Bus have established Tuam as a major commuter hub. Starting next Monday 14th October, there will be 45 Daily Departures between Tuam and Galway. From 06:35 to 21:10 we have more options for Workers, Students and those with Hospital appointments etc.

It’s not just going to Galway, Burkes has seen an increase in passenger numbers from Galway to Claregalway and Tuam, more Workers, Students and Shoppers.

Burkes Bus is still waiting for the proposed bus lane from Parkmore on the now N83. With the traffic congestion at an all time high lets hope it starts soon. Public transport needs priority access. Then you will get to Galway faster and encourage more people to take the bus into Galway city consequently reducing traffic congestion.

55 Years in business this year, shortlisted for the Fleet Bus and Coach Awards 2020 -Burkes Bus is an experts in passenger transport. Operating with one of the best coach fleets in Ireland, the focus is on giving their passengers the best experience possible on their luxury coaches.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Locals in Ballindereen have voiced concerns over pollution from a damaged cargo ship at Tarrea Pier.

The ship in question is a fifty year old Panamanian registered vessel
which has been detained by the Marine Survey Office.

Locals are complaining that the ship is leaking oil into the bay and is affecting the use of the harbour by local fishermen.

Minister of State and Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon is liasing with the Department of Transport to have the Ship removed.

Minister Cannon says Tarrea Pier is not suitable for housing this type of vessel.

Alan & Ollie on Rise ‘N’ Smile this week are giving listeners the chance to win a delightful treat! Tune in each morning for your chance to win Afternoon Tea at Hotel Meyrick. It’s all to mark the launch of the Festive offerings for the Christmas season at Hotel Meyrick.

The Gaslight Brasserie and No.15 at Hotel Meyrick are ideal venues for a Festive night out at Christmas with Friends or Work Colleagues.

Now is the time to start booking your festive get togethers as dates sell out quickly. So the time is right to book a Christmas Party at the Iconic Hotel Meyrick, in the heart of Galway City. Hotel Meyrick is a beautiful venue filled with tradition and splendour which is majestically showcased during the Christmas season, overlooking the Christmas Markets.

For Christmas Get togethers and Office Parties think about overlooking Eyre Square at Hotel Meyrick, the home of Christmas in Galway city centre. It’s the ideal location for a Christmas party or get-together.  The magical Hotel Meyrick serves up a feast of festive experiences with delicious food, exceptional service and lively entertainment. A truly beautiful venue, especially over the Christmas Period, full of atmosphere in the heart of the city.

Gaslight Brasserie and Oyster Bar are perfect options to celebrate over the festive season. The recently refurbished Gaslight Brasserie and Oyster Bar are some of Galway’s famous festive hotspots. The Gaslight Bar is offering a special 2 or 3 course party menu, with a DJ in Oyster Bar over the festive period, with views of the seasonal festivities on Eyre Square. Festive Lunch Bookings are now also open-with 2 and 3 courses, Served until 15.30 in Gaslight Brasserie

At No 15 on the Square you can invite your guests to enjoy the enchanting ambience of the award winning No. 15 on the Square Restaurant. The festive menu at No. 15 on the Square is bursting with flavour and seasonality, it’s also ideal for groups and less formal finger food platters and after dinner drinks. Continue your night in the Oyster Bar, with DJ playing all the festive hits

For details on Christmas Party packages at Hotel Meyrick and bookings, contact Valerie Gately on 091 564041 or vgately@hotelmeyrick.ie

Timothy also known as Tim Comer

Carheenard, Caherlistrane. Reposing at Ryder’s Funeral Home, Headford tomorrow Monday from 6. Removal at 8 to Mary Immaculate and St. Joseph Church, Caherlistrane. Mass for Tim Comer on Tuesday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Donaghpatrick Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request.

Michael also known as Sonny Hennelly

Sylvan Drive, Fairlands Park, Newcastle and formerly of Hollymount, Co. Mayo. Reposing at the O’Flaherty Funeral Parlour, Munster Avenue tomorrow Monday from 5 until 7. Removal on Tuesday to Galway Cathedral for mass for Sonny Hennelly at 12. Funeral afterwards to Rahoon Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Cystinosis Ireland and MS Ireland.

Michael Dolan

Curryoughter, Commer, Tuam. Reposing at St. Colman’s Room adjoining St. Colman’s Church, Corofin tomorrow Monday from 5. Removal at 7 to adjoining church. Mass for Michael Dolan on Tuesday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Kilmoylan Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations if desired to Galway Hospice.

Michael Walsh

Carrowbeg, Headford. Reposing at Carey’s Funeral Home, Claran Road, Headford tomorrow Monday from 5. Removal at 8 to St. Mary’s Church, Claran. Mass for Michael Walsh on Tuesday at 12 followed by private cremation at Shannon Crematorium.

Dermot MacSweeney

Cartron, Coast Road, Oranmore and formerly of Fr. Griffin Road and Moycullen. Reposing at his home in Oranmore today from 4. Removal tomorrow Monday to arrive at the Church of St. Oliver Plunkett, Renmore for mass for Dermot MacSweeney at 12. Funeral afterwards to New Cemetery, Bohermore.

Brendan Duddy

Monivea, Athenry. Reposing at Sacred Heart Room, Ryehill, Monivea this evening from 6:30. Removal at 8 to adjoining church. Mass for Brendan Duddy tomorrow Monday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Monivea Cemetery.

Dermot Dermody

Brooklawn, Tuam. Reposing at Suaimhneas on the grounds of the Church of the Annunciation, Clarinbridge, today from 4. Removal at 5:30 to St. Conleth’s Church, Kilconly, Tuam for prayers at 6:30. Mass for Dermot Dermody tomorrow Monday at 12. Funeral afterwards to Kilgarvin Cemetery.

Ina Reddington nee Walsh

Cregg, Claregalway and formerly of Liscaninane. Reposing at Corrandulla Mortuary Chapel this evening from 5. Removal at 7 to the adjoining church. Mass for Ina Reddington tomorrow Monday at 11. Funeral afterwards to Cregg Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request. Donations if desired to the ICU at University Hospital Galway.

Martin also known as Buddy Burke

24 Burren View, Gort. Reposing at Mullin’s Funeral Home, Gort today from 4. Removal at 6:30 to St. Colman’s Church, Gort. Mass for Buddy Burke tomorrow Monday at 11. Funeral afterwards to Rakerin Cemetery. Family flowers only, by request.

Canon Colm Canavan

Na hAille, Inverin. Lying in repose at St Colmcille Church, Tully, Ballinahown since this morning and until 3. Reposing again at Neachtain’s Funeral Home today from 5. Removal at 7 to Knock Church, Inverin. Mass for Canon Colm Canavan tomorrow Monday at 11. Funeral afterwards to the grounds of Knock Church, Inverin.

Maureen Purcell nee Clune

Dublin and formerly of Galway city. Reposing at Kirwan Funeral Home, Fairview Strand all day tomorrow, Monday. Removal on Tuesday to Church of the Resurrection, Bayside for mass for Maureen Purcell at 10. Funeral afterwards to St. Fintan’s Cemetery, Sutton.

Micheál Fahy

Shannon Park, Portumna. Reposing at Dignity Chapel, Portumna Retirement Village this evening from 6. Removal at 8 to St. Brigid’s Church, Portumna. Mass for Micheál Fahy tomorrow Monday at 11. Funeral afterwards to Calvary Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations if desired to Unit 7, Dialysis Unit, Merlin Park.

Philomena also known as Phil Dillon nee Stankard

Oldthort, Portumna.  Funeral cortege to arrive to St. Brigid’s Church, Portumna for mass for Phil Dillon today at 3:30.  Funeral afterwards to Calvary Cemetery.

Teresa also known as Tess Burns nee Walsh

Coorhoor, Kilnadema, Loughrea.  Funeral cortege to arrive at St.Dympnas Church, Kilnadema for mass for Tess Burns today at 1.  Funeral afterwards to adjoining cemetery.  Family flowers only, by request

Galway Bay Fm would like to sympathise with the families and friends of  all the deceased.  

Bright and early on Thursday morning Rise ‘N’ Smile will broadcast live from the Arrabawn Dairies Health and Wellbeing Event at the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa. Alan & Ollie Tune will chat with some of the people involved in this event. Join them as they kick off a good start to this inspirational event and fundraising drive for Cancer Care West.

The Health and Wellbeing Event is run in association with Irish Dairy/the Complete Natural.ie Funds raised on the night will be donated to Cancer Care West. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite or at the door on the night.

The night will see dietitian and clinical nutritionist Paula Mee present advice on how to “Shape Up our Nutrition” and provide a foundation for overall wellbeing.

Meanwhile, psychologist, author and mental health consultant Shane Martin will outline simple practical steps to improve inner-happiness and quality of life.

The co-op’s farm-to-fork ethos continues with a special cookery demonstration using local produce, courtesy of Jess Murphy, Kai restaurant’s award-winning chef and owner.

Arrabawn Dairies will also launch it’s new Complete Milk, enriched with 17 vitamins and minerals and added protein, with samples for everyone on the night.

On the night each person attending will be given a free goodie bag and some light refreshments. A raffle will be held with some great prizes like Afternoon tea for 2, Complimentary access to thermal suite for 2 people both from the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa. 

MC duties are in the safe hands of of our own, very entertaining, Ollie Turner.

Doors open at 7pm with the event commencing at 7.30pm. The evening will also include a raffle with very special prizes, a free gift bag for all who attend, and light refreshments. Tickets are priced €10 and available on www.eventbrite.ie or from Cancer Care West by calling 091 545 000 or on the night at the door.

Continuing a long tradition of giving back to the local community, Arrabawn Dairies is linking with the Galway charity and the National Dairy Council to host leading experts in diet and mental health for a practical and informative evening in the Lough Rea Hotel. Arrabawn Diaires is delighted to support this event and fund raise for Cancer Care West.

Cancer Care West provides practical and emotional supports and services to patients and their families. The charity is made up of cancer care professionals, support staff and volunteers, and it does not charge for any of its services.

“Arrabawn have been very good to us over the last number of years, and this is another example,” said John Donnelly, a Director of Cancer Care West and himself a survivor. “We’re a West of Ireland charity and we deal with many patients from farming backgrounds who avail of our supports and services. Part of that is promoting a healthy lifestyle post-treatment so this event also ties in with that. We’re delighted to be associated with it.”

“We employ some 420 people in the region and we’re supplied by more than 1,000 local farmers,” said Arrabawn spokesman Michael Bermingham. “So many of these families have been touched by cancer at some stage in their lives. Because of the important work they do, Cancer Care West was an obvious choice to receive the proceeds from this Health & Wellbeing Evening.” 

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A city conference is set to investigate the importance of the school environment for children’s learning, well being and participation.

The event is hosted by the HSE Galway Occupational Therapy Department and is taking place at NUI Galway tomorrow.

It aims to guide teachers, therapists and school support teams on how to apply inclusive design approaches to support children’s participation in school environments.

School children from Scoil Cholmáin, Tuairíní, Galway Educate Together National School Newcastle and the Claddagh National School will represent the child’s voice in the conference.

HSE Occupational Therapist and event coordinator, Michelle Bergin says that teachers now know how important an environment is to support children’s learning.

For more, tune into Galway Bay fm news at 11…

On The Live Wire this week you could win a cool €100 voucher to spend at G Furniture & Carpets, Northpoint Tuam Rd, Galway. Join Ronan Lardner each day this week from 12 noon for a chance to win, and remember its all about G!

G Furniture & Carpets Northpoint Tuam road are having a massive 4 day sale, everything reduced in store with loads of special offers with clearance stock reduced by up to 70%, Sale starting this Thursday finishing on Sunday.

At G Furniture & Carpets this weekend, great offers on beds, suites, Dining sets, carpets, mattresses with a large selection of sofas both leather and fabric with  much more. G Furniture and carpets bedding department is stocked with a large selection of bedroom ranges with something for everyone’s budget with a large selection of bedframes ready for immediate delivery.

G Furniture & Carpets also deliver for free. For more information go to gfurniture.ie

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A revised planning application has been lodged for a community centre in Newcastle in the city.

Permission was initially granted in 2015 to construct meeting rooms, a sports/general purpose hall, ancillary accommodation, tennis court, roundabout and car parking at the site at Fairlands Park.

The Newcastle Combined Community Association has gathered feedback on the proposal following a survey of the local area carried out in July.

The group compiled a revised plan to reflect this feedback, and it has now been submitted to city planners.

The proposal is subject to funding with grant applications being prepared by the community group.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A significant stake in the Galway Clinic on the outskirts of the city has been put on the market.

It follows a long-running legal battle between the founders of the Blackrock Hospital Group – which owns Galway Clinic – and investors in the group.

In recent times, founding brothers of the Blackrock Clinic Hospital Group, Joseph and Jimmy Sheehan, have found themselves on opposing sides in long-running legal disputes.

The row relates to a spectrum of disagreements, such as plans for Galway Clinic and the manner in which certain stakes in the hospital were transferred.

According to the Sunday Business Post, a Deloitte receiver is now selling a 25 percent stake in Galway Clinic held by Blackrock Medical Partners, which is linked to Joseph Sheehan.

It’s reported the likely buyer is beef magnate Larry Goodman, whose firm Parma Investments already owns a major stake in Galway Clinic.

Galway Clinic is a 146 bed private hospital which employs 140 physicians and surgeons across specialist fields.

The latest accounts available show it had revenue of €91m – of which €5m was pre-tax profit.

Galway Bay fm newsroom – EY is to expand its Galway team as part of a major jobs announcement to add 600 new roles nationwide.

Ernst & Young is hiring in Galway, Cork, Limerick, Dublin, Waterford and Belfast.

The accounting firm provides tax, audit and a range of advisory services.

366 of the roles will be based at its two Dublin offices, while 234 roles will be spread across the firms offices in the other cities.

The new roles will be in the areas of technology, corporate finance, business advisory, tax and accountancy.

More at 9 as EY Managing Partner, Frank O’Keefe say the expansion will target experienced professionals and graduates…

Despite losing a disastrous five minutes when they rolled their works entered Hyundai i20 Coupe WRC on Saturday’s second stage at Myherin, Ireland’s Craig Breen and Paul Nagle yesterday finished the three day Wales Rally GB in eighth place.

The Waterford-Killarney combination ended Friday’s opening day in sixth position, 33 seconds behind leader Ott Tanak’s Toyota Yaris, having been within ten seconds of top place following the opening loop of five stages.

However, Saturday morning saw the Irish pair in big trouble, with Breen having very restricted visibility through his cracked windscreen following the roll, and they lost a further four minutes over the remainder of the day’s stages, leaving them ninth heading into yesterday’s five stages, picking up one position during the day.

Tanak’s Toyota narrowly beat Hyundai team leader Thierry Neuville by just eleven seconds, with multiple World Rally champion Sebastien Ogier’s Citroen third, ahead of Tyrone driver Kris Meeke in the second of the Toyotas.

Belfast’s Charlie Eastwood scored his TF Sport team’s first FIA World Endurance Championship win at Japan’s Fuji circuit yesterday, bringing their Aston Martin Vantage to victory in the 6 Hour race. The Motorsport Ireland-Sport Ireland Young Racing Driver of the Year shared the car with team mates Salih Yoluc and Jonny Adam.

Monaghan’s Martin Tynan was the winner of Connaught MC’s Autocross at Carraroe, Co Sligo, heading a quartet of Lancer Evos in the top places, with Pascal McCarney the runner up, 3.8 seconds behind. 

CONNAUGHT MC LOOSE SURFACE AUTOCROSS AT AUGHAMORE, CARRAROE, CO SLIGO:

1 Martin Tynan (Lancer Evo) 8m 00.3s

2 Pascal McCarney (Lancer Evo) 8m 04.1s,

3 Mickey Tynan (Lancer Evo) 8m 19.2s,

4 Gareth Mimnagh (Lancer Evo) 8m 21.7s,

5 Andrew McMahon (Peugeot 106) 8m 22.3s,

6 Niall McCarney (Lancer Evo) 8m 31.1s.

Class winners: Alan Pickens (Nova), Ian Chambers (Peugeot 106), Andrew McMahon, Joseph Smith (Escort), Pascal McCarney, Ryan Mitchell (Swift), Niall Murphy (Civic).

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A special candle-light ceremony to mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day will take place at University Hospital Galway this week. (13/10)

The event is aimed at parents and families who have experienced grief through the loss of a baby in the neonatal period, or through miscarriage and stillbirth.

University Hospital Galway will be among 30 other buildings nationwide on the day which will be lit up in blue and pink to show their support.

The candle-light ceremony will take place at the hospital canteen at the nurse’s home at UHG on Sunday afternoon at 3.30.

More at 4 as Clinical Midwife Specialist, Anne Brady, says the ceremony is an opportunity to connect with others who understand the grief of losing an infant…