200 jobs for Galway as life insurance company expands Irish operations
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway city is to benefit from 200 new jobs. Life insurance company MetLife is expanding its Irish operations with the opening of a new Global Technology Campus. The new base...
View ArticleSeven Head Coaches appointed for Ireland underage basketball teams
Seven Head Coaches have been appointed this week for the Irish International underage basketball teams. The announcements were made by the Elite Performance Committee (EPC), and follow on from the...
View ArticlePaddy Brennan Rides 1000th winner at Warwick
Galway Jockey Paddy Brennan has clocked up his 1,000th jumps win in Britain and Ireland – on Colin’s Sister at Warwick. Brennan reached the landmark on the 13-8 favourite, trained by Fergal O’Brien, in...
View ArticleAdvant Medical is seeking a Material Handler
Advant Medical is seeking a Material Handler. Computer literacy and strong organisational skills are essential. Advant Medical is also looking for a Quality Technician. Applicants should have 3+ years...
View ArticleCare Assistants required for Portumna Retirement Village
Portumna Retirement Village is seeking Care Assistants to join its award winning team. Candidates must be of a kind and caring nature. Experience of working with the elderly would be an advantage but...
View ArticleInformation evening to mark opening of new building at Colaiste Baile Chlair
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An information evening for parents and students of Coláiste Baile Chláir will be held this evening. The meeting at 6.30 will mark the unveiling of the new school building which...
View ArticleIsland Ferries to extend ferry services to Inis Mór up to 1st December
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The contract for a ferry service to the Aran Islands has been extended again, to tomorrow fortnight December 1st, as attempts continue to secure a permanent service for the...
View ArticleGovernment under mounting pressure to provide new hospital for Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The CEO and clinical director of the Saolta Hospitals group have today told an Oireachtas committee that Galway needs a new hospital. Clinical director Dr Pat Nash and CEO...
View ArticleGalway hurlers to debate Munster move at Convention
Liam Mellows have tabled a motion for the Galway County convention on Dec 12th with three points, the most significant being the call to approach Munster and ask to be included in the Munster Hurling...
View ArticleGalway farmers to benefit from new low-cost loan scheme
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Farmers across Galway are set to benefit from a new Low-Cost loan scheme. Under the Agri Cashflow Support Scheme, farmers will be able to borrow up to 150 thousand euro for up...
View ArticleDaryl Horgan linked with Sunderland move
Sunderland are the latest team to be linked with Galway native Daryl Horgan. The Daily Telegraph report Sunderland have held an interest in him for several months and are thought to be leading the race...
View ArticleEmergency Department at Portiuncula University Hospital under pressure
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Emergency Department at Portiuncula University Hospital is extremely busy today (Thursday, 17 November) with significant numbers of patients awaiting admission to the...
View ArticleEmergency Department at Portiuncula University Hospital under pressure
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Emergency Department at Portiuncula Hospital is extremely busy today with significant numbers of patients awaiting admission to the hospital. Due to this increased level of...
View ArticleThe Chef’s Table – Episode 5
This week is Episode 5 of the Chef’s Table. Barbara is in Donnelly’s of Barna sampling those amazing crab claws sold by Mary’s Fish. She’s also tasting poitin for the first time and sampling Galway...
View ArticleCity student accommodation hits roadblock
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans for a major student accommodation block in the city have encountered a setback. CWC Webworks Limited had been granted planning permission for the development at Fairgreen...
View ArticleProtest march to take place over cancelled city bus routes
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A protest march will take place in the city tomorrow week following the cancellation of a number of busy city bus routes. (Friday 25.11) It follows the cancellation of services...
View ArticleRofi James on the Home Run Session
Rofi James joined us this afternoon for our Home Run Session. These lads are top class and from Galway. Have a listen, Donal had a chat with the lads about their carrer so far the music video they shot...
View ArticleHealth Minister to visit UHG and Portiuncula as overcrowding crisis continues
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Health Minister Simon Harris is set to visit Univerisity Hospital Galway and Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe next month. The minister’s visit comes as both hospitals are...
View ArticlePete Strickland appointed as Head Coach of Irish Senior Men’s Team
Pete Strickland has been appointed as the Head Coach for the Irish Senior Men’s team it was announced this week. The appointment was made by the MNCC (Men’s National Competitions Committee) who oversee...
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