Galway holds its breath ahead of 2020 presentation
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Galway 2020 team will present Galway’s bid for European Capital of Culture to a panel of adjudicators in the next hour. The bid has been developed over the last year, and...
View ArticleGalway warned to expect severe conditions as Storm Abigail hits county
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway is being warned to expect severe weather conditions this afternoon as Storm Abigail hits the county. Met Éireann has issued an orange weather alert – its second highest...
View ArticleConnacht Prepare ahead of Siberian Challenge
The Connacht Team are currently preparing in sub zero conditions ahead of their European Challenge Cup opener with Enisei-STM in Krasnoyarsk on Saturday. (Kick Off 8am Irish Time) But what are...
View ArticleBig weekend for Galway Clubs in National Cups
This coming weekend is a big one for all of Galway’s Clubs as the Cup season gets into full swing. On Saturday, the first leg of the Hula Hoops Mens National Cup First Round games take place with SSE...
View ArticleRecruitment for more dental staff for Galway schools
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A recruitment drive is underway to try and hire dental staff to cater for students in schools in the county. There has been a reduced number of staff leading to a reduced...
View ArticleGalway’s Darts Teams head to Limerick for Invitational
Galway Men’s A & B teams and ladies take part in the Limerick Invitational this Sunday the 15th in the Rathkeale House Hotel. The Teams are: Mens A Harry O’Toole Tom McDonagh Tommy Flaherty Paul...
View ArticleCycle group says council to blame for poor take up of public bike scheme
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The poor take-up in Galway’s public bike-share scheme is a direct result of a council decision to exclude a docking station at University Road. That’s according to Galway...
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Galway Athletes to the Fore in Connacht Senior Cross Country League
The third and final day of the Connacht Senior Cross Country League was held Sunday last on a really testing and muddy course in Lough Key Forest park in Boyle. For the second week running, Kathryn...
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Anger over government interference in Headford Local Area Plan
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There were chaotic scenes at this weeks meeting of Galway County Council over government intervention into the Headford Local Area Plan. Councillor Donagh Killilea said a...
View ArticleGalway Boxer to Defend New South Wales Title
Former Oughterard boxer and current New South Wales Lightweight champion Gearoid Clancy faces his first defence of his title on November the 20th in the Punch Bowl Sydney. This will be Gearoid’s 7th...
View ArticleCity to host climate change demonstration
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A demonstration to lobby the government to tackle climate change will take place in the city later this month. Galway is one of thousands of towns and cities across the world...
View ArticleConnacht team to face Enisei-STM
Pat Lam has named his side for Connacht’s opening round of the European Rugby Challenge Cup and the first game in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk. 21-year-old Academy centre Peter Robb makes his...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show- Friday the 13th of November
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View ArticleConcern over runaway costs of City Council contracts
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Concerns are being raised after a contract for works at a city estate cost Galway City Council six times more than the advertised price. It follows the recent revelation that...
View ArticleN59 Clifden to Maam Cross works face ecological challenges
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The proposed upgrade of the N59 from Maam Cross to Clifden looks set to face significant ecological challenges. The An Bord Pleanala oral hearing on the CPO process for the...
View ArticleGalway2020 supporters prepare for ‘game changing’ shortlist announcement
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Excitement has reached fever pitch across Galway city and county this afternoon as a panel of European Capital of Culture judges prepares to announce the shortlist for the 2020...
View ArticleLeading international heart experts to attend city conference
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Cardiovascular experts from around the globe will meet in Galway this weekend to discuss international strategies for the prevention of disease. The 2nd annual meeting of the...
View ArticleGalway makes shortlist for European Capital of Culture 2020 title
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway has made the final 3 for the 2020 Capital of Culture bid Limerick, and the ‘Three Sisters’ team of Kilkenny, Waterford & Wexford are the other two finalists Dublin...
View ArticleBoil water notice issued for Kilconnell following heavy rainfall
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A boil water notice has been issued for homes and businesses in the Kilconnell area. The notice has been put in place by Irish Water due to extreme weather conditions in the...
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