Teen to appear in court over Galway stabbings
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Dublin teenager, who was questioned in relation to a number of stabbing incidents in the city last weekend, has been remanded in custody to appear before a court in Dublin...
View ArticleDeathnotices Wednesday 9th of September, 2015
Seamus Burke Corbane, New Inn, Ballinasloe. Reposing at Arus Mhuire funeral home, New Inn this evening from 6. Removal at 8 to St. Killian’s church, New Inn. Mass for Seamus Burke tomorrow Thursday at...
View ArticleHSE urged to explain spend on agency staff in Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The HSE is being urged to provide clarity on its spend on agency staff at Galway’s public hospitals. Tuam area councillor Mary Hoade, who’s a member of the HSE Regional Health...
View Article65% of Galway farmers opposed to Greenway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Up to 85% of landowners in some areas of the county have spoken out against the development of the Galway to Dublin greenway. The County Council is currently conducting...
View ArticleAll-Ireland Senior Hurling Final 2015
Another Chance to hear Galway Bay FM’s coverage of this year’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final between Galway and Kilkenny Presented by John Mulligan with Sean Walsh, Conor Hayes, Niall Canavan and...
View ArticleAran Islanders demand meeting with Enda Kenny over controversial air service
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Up to 50 Aran Island residents have handed a letter into Enda Kenny’s office in Castlebar demanding a meeting with the Taoiseach over the controversial air service contract for...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show – Wednesday 9th September
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View ArticlePresident Higgins to attend 40th anniversary celebrations of Galways twinning...
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – A special event to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Galway’s twinning with the French city of Lorient will take place in the city this month. President Michael D. Higgins will...
View ArticleConstruction on new drama center at NUI Galway to begin this week
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Construction work is set to begin in the coming days on a new Center for Drama, Theatre and Performance at NUI Galway. The development involves the conversion of an existing...
View ArticleHigh Court orders Dunnes Stores to reopen doors at Edward Square Shopping Center
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Dunnes Stores has been ordered by the High Court to reopen its doors at Edward Square Shopping Center in the city. According to the Irish Times, Judge Brian J McGovern has...
View ArticleDeathnotices Thursday 10th Sept, 2015
John Fallon The Green, College Road and formerly of St. Helen’s Street. Reposing at the O’Flaherty funeral parlour, Munster Avenue this evening from 5. Removal at 7 to St. Joseph’s church, Presentation...
View ArticleKnocknacarra retail park for sale as part of 115 million euro portfolio
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A retail park in the west side of the city is to be sold as part of a €115 million euro national portfolio. Gateway Retail Park in Knocknacarra is one of three retail locations...
View ArticleGalway restauranteurs to discuss calorie labelling on menus
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway restauranteurs will meet in the city next week to discuss calorie labelling on menus. The divisive suggestion will be the main topic of discussion at the Restaurants...
View ArticleCurrent Aran Islands air contract extended until February
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The current public service obligation air contract for the Aran Islands has been extended until February next year. A new contract was due to be signed yesterday, with the...
View ArticleConnacht Name Team to Face Glasgow Warriors
Ahead of the Guinness PRO12 round 2 clash with Glasgow Warriors, Connacht head coach Pat Lam has made one change to his side that defeated the Dragons in round 1. Scrumhalf John Cooney will start in...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show – Thursday September 10th
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View ArticleDrop in unemployment across Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Unemployment figures across Galway are falling again after three consecutive months of increases. There is now a total of just over 18 thousand 150 people on the Live Register...
View ArticleRoad Safety Authority issues alert for west ahead of heavy rainfall
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – The Road Safety Authority has issued an alert for Galway and the west ahead of a heavy rainfall which is forecast. Its advising road users to take extra care amid heavy...
View ArticleGalway Hospice gets go ahead for expansion
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Approval has been given for an expansion of Galway Hospice in Renmore. The City Council has granted planning permission for a 6 bed temporary extension to the facility. The...
View ArticleCity art installation to highlight human aspect of migrants crisis
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Eight volunteers will be locked inside a 20 foot shipping container in the city for 24 hours next weekend to highlight the reality of forced migration. The Infinity Project has...
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