NPWS makes committment on N59 upgrade
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The NPWS has made a committment to examine sections of the N59 in a bid to reach agreement on the long-awaited upgrade of the road. It follows a high level meeting between...
View ArticleCampaigners say speeding a major problem in Parkmore
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new report published today claims that speeding is a major concern in the Parkmore area. Campaign group Cosain says it has carried out five speed surveys using a...
View ArticleCity meeting to explain language plan for Gaeltacht towns
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An information event to explain the language planning process that is outlined for the Gaeltacht Service Towns will take place in the city this evening. (Wed 21/9) The meeting...
View ArticleEva the Turtle to be returned to the sea following recovery at Salthill aquarium
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Eva the Turtle is set to be released back to the ocean this week after being nursed back to health at Galway Atlantaquaria in Salthill. The turtle was injured and washed up...
View ArticleCanterbury and IRFU unveil the new 2016/17 alternate kit
Canterbury, the world’s leading rugby brand, and the IRFU have unveiled the new alternate kit for the 2016/17 season. Created by Canterbury, the kit features a contemporary design with a range of...
View ArticleTraffic light issues cause problems at busy city junction
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Traffic light issues are causing problems at a busy city junction today. The lights at the major junction at the Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Road are not operating...
View ArticleCouncil admits city road closures were not widely publicised enough
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The City Council has admitted that its plans to close some city streets today as part of ‘European No Car Day’ were not publicised as widely as it had hoped. The local...
View ArticleDisruption to water supply tonight in Ballinderreen, Clarinbridge, Roveagh
As part of on the N17/N18 Gort to Tuam PPP scheme, an upgrade of a section of watermain for Irish Water at Gortroe in Athenry is being carried out. There will be a disruption to water supply tonight...
View ArticleDisruption to water supply group schemes Lisheenavalla, Carnmore, Castleleen...
Galway County Council and Irish Water wish to advise that due to essential maintenance there will be disruption to water supply midnight tonight until 4am tomorrow Friday morning. The following group...
View ArticleCall for South Galway to be declared ‘disaster zone’ to fast track flood works
Galway Bay fm newsroom – President Michael D. Higgins is to be asked to immediately declare south Galway a ‘Flood Disaster Zone’ in an effort to fast-track flood defences. At tjhis week’s meeting of...
View ArticlePlan approved for managed student accommodation at Fairgreen Road
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans have been approved for managed student accommodation on Fairgreen Road in the city. It comes as fears grow that the student accommodation crisis is deepening in Galway....
View ArticleTransport Minister says solving Galway’s traffic problems is a top priority
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Minister for Transport says solving the city’s traffic problems – and issues with rural transport – is among his top priorities. The matter has been raised at a meeting of...
View ArticleTraffic delays on Quincentenary Bridge following three car crash
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Emergency services are at the scene of a three car crash on the Quincentenary Bridge in the city. The incident happened shortly after 4pm. Gardaí say no-one has been seriously...
View ArticleCouncil resolves traffic light issues at busy city junction
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Traffic light issues at a busy city junction have been resolved. The lights at the major junction at the Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Road were not operating correctly due...
View ArticleConnacht name side to face Scarlets
Connacht Rugby head Coach Pat Lam has made six changes to the starting team ahead of tomorrow evening’s Guinness PRO12 Round 4 game away to Scarlets (Kick Off: 7.35pm – live on S4C/TG4). Irish...
View ArticleHousing Minister to visit city social housing construction project
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Housing Minister will visit a social housing construction project in the city today. Minister Simon Coveney is in Galway this afternoon as part of the government’s...
View ArticleHousing Minister vows to deliver 150 new social housing units in Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Housing Minister has vowed to deliver 150 social housing units across Galway by the end of next year. Minister Coveney says the city and county have very different needs in...
View ArticleCounty Development Committee unsuccessful in appeal over LEADER programme
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The decision to appoint the Forum organisation in Letterfrack to administer the Leader programme in all of west Galway – and the Aran Islands included – has been confirmed by...
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