80 thousand people expected to attend Ballinasloe Horse Fair
Galway Bay Fm newsroom – Over 80 thousand people are expected to descend on Ballinasloe over the coming week for the world famous Ballinasloe Horse Fair which starts tomorroe (Sunday 4/10) The annual...
View ArticleDeal close but not finalised on Aer Arann islands services
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-While a deal is understood to be close with Aer Arann continuing air services to the Arann Islands a Government spokesperson says that, conrary to other media reports, no...
View ArticleIrish Water progresses upgrade of Leenaun treatment plant
Galway Bay Fm newsroom- Irish Water is progressing the upgrade of the water treatment plant in Leenaun. The utility has applied to the County Council for planning permission to upgrade the water...
View ArticleDeathnotices Tuesday 13th October, 2015
John Joe Costello Coventry, England and formerly of Clooncullane, Creggs. Reposing at Divilly’s Funeral Home, Glenamaddy tomorrow wednesday from 6. Removal at 8 to St. Patrick’s Church, Glenamaddy....
View ArticleUHG hit by massive fines over lengthy waiting lists
Galway Bay fm newsroom – University Hospital Galway has been hit with fines of over one million euro over it’s lengthy waiting lists. It follows revelations last week that UHG is the worst hospital in...
View ArticleProtest underway at Barna Waste amid concerns over toxic smell
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A protest is blocking the entrance to Barna Waste this morning amid concerns over a long-standing and potentially hazardous smell in the area. Residents at the nearby...
View ArticleFears over recurrence of water contamination at city estate
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are fears that there’s been a recurrence of serious contamination of the water supply at a city estate. Earlier this year, water tankers were placed at Moyola Park...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show – Tuesday 13th October
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View ArticleNew Gort to Tuam motorway bridges to be installed shortly
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The placement of three new bridges over the M6 will begin in the coming weeks as part of the construction of the Gort to Tuam motorway. (from 23 November) Permanent safety...
View ArticleResidents at city estate advised not to use water
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Irish Water has imposed a ‘Do not use water’ notices at an estate in the city amid public health concerns. Earlier this year, water tankers were placed at Moyola Park following...
View ArticleCity Council urges Government to review Housing Assistance Payments
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The City Council has unanimously agreed a motion calling on the Government to review the new Housing Assistance Payment scheme. The matter was raised at a meeting of the local...
View ArticleVerdict of medical misadventure returned in inquest into death of Connemmara...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A verdict of medical misadventure has been returned at the inquest into the death of Ailbhe Conroy from Connemara, who died in Temple Street Hospital in Dublin on the 14th of...
View ArticleFYI Galway Budget 2016 summary
Galway Bay fm news – Tax cuts, welfare increases, a new childcare package and a freezing of the local property tax are among the main components of Budget 2016. Michael Noonan and Brendan Howlin have...
View ArticleHouseholds affected by boil water notices decreases despite Galway problems
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Despite boil notices remaining in place in two areas in Galway, the number of households on notices around the country is down to 6,000. Irish Water says it’s reduced the...
View ArticleDeathnotices Thursday 15th October
Nuala Black née Kenny Dunguaire, Kinvara and formerly of Leitrim and England. Reposing at Kilian Kenny’s home in Dunguaire this evening from 5 until 7. Mass for Nuala Black tomorrow Friday at 11 in St....
View ArticleAnti Austerity TD Paul Murphy to address city rally
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Anti Austerity Alliance TD Paul Murphy will address a public rally in the city next week. The controversial Deputy will discuss issues including housing, water charges,...
View ArticleMajor surge in demand for city bus services
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The demand for bus services in Galway City has experienced a major surge with an increase of over one million passenger journeys in just three years. The figure was supplied by...
View ArticleConnacht Team named to Face Zebre
Head Coach Pat Lam has named his side to play Zebre at the Sportsground tomorrow night (7:30pm) with just one change from the team that started against Cardiff Blues two weeks ago. Tighthead prop...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show – Thursday 15th October
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View ArticleHealth Minister disputes claims about children’s dental care
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Health Minister’s disputing claims that up to 10,000 children a year are having teeth removed under general anaesthetic across the country. The figures – from the Irish...
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