Call for removal of water meters recently installed in city
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Newly installed water meters in the city are leaking and should be removed. That’s according to Galway Senator Trevor O’ Clochartaigh, who says he’s visited a significant...
View ArticleConcern over lack of public input on Portumna Local Area Plan
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Concerns have been raised that Portumna residents do not understand the importance of having their say on the new Draft Local Area Plan for the town. Loughrea area Councillor...
View ArticleGalway campaigners call for reduction in Local Property Tax
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The City Council should reduce the rate of Local Property Tax by 15% to help deal with rising poverty and deprivation across the city. That’s according to the Galway People...
View ArticleGalway team for All-Ireland Camogie Final Named
Galway manager Tony Ward last night named his side to face Cork in Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Final at Croke Park. There is one change from the team that beat Wexford in the Semi-Final with St Thomas’...
View ArticleMajority of submissions on boundary review against Galway councils amalgamation
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Only one submission out of 41 is in favour of extending the city boundary. County councillors were briefed today at the Clayton Hotel on the ongoing review of the city and...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show – Friday September 11th
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View ArticleMan dies following workplace accident near Ardrahan
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Health and Safety Authority has been notified following a workplace incident earlier today in which a man died. The incident happened at a stone quarry at Ballymacken,...
View ArticleHSA investigates fatal workplace accident near Ardrahan
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Health and Safety Authority is today investigating the scene of a workplace accident near Ardrahan in which a man died. The incident happened at a stone quarry at...
View ArticleDecision on multi-million euro docks development postponed
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A decision on plans for the multimillion euro expansion of Galway Harbour has been postponed for another month. A decision on the project was due from An Bord Pleanála today,...
View ArticleSadness in Ardrahan at death of man in workplace accident
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The community in Ardrahan is in shock this evening following the death of a man in a workplace accident. The incident happened at a family run stone quarry at Ballymacken this...
View ArticleClean up underway after flash floods along Galway coast
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Clean-up operations are underway in some coastal areas of Galway following flash flooding overnight. Gardai say there were instances of flooding, overnight, along much of the...
View ArticleOld Ennis Road (R458) closed in Gort this morning
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The old Ennis Road (R458) is closed in Gort this morning following an incident in which a car collided with an ESB pole. The accident happened close to Howley’s Service station...
View ArticleAnti-racism group marches in Galway over migrant crisis
A march will get underway in the city centre later today (Sat 12/9) to urge the government to tackle the ongoing migrants crisis. The event is organised by the Galway Anti-Racism Network as part of a...
View ArticleDeathnotices Saturday 12th of September, 2015
Sheila Connaughton née O’Donoghue Shop street, Tuam. Reposing at Grogan’s funeral home, Tuam tomorrow Sunday from 6. Removal at 8 to Cathederal of the Assumption. Mass for Sheila Connaughton on Monday...
View ArticleHundreds gather in Galway in solidarity with migrants and refugees
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Hundreds of people gathered in the Galway City this afternoon to show their solidarity with migrants and refugees fleeing to Europe. As part of a Europe-wide Day of Action, a...
View ArticleOld Ennis road (R458) reopens in Gort
Galway Bay fm newroom – The old Ennis Road has reopened following an accident in Gort. Gardai say that a car was in collision with an ESB pole, necessitating the removal of the pole by emergency repair...
View ArticleDeathnotices Sunday 13th of September, 2015
John Murphy Coolfin and formerly of Castletaylor, Ardrahan. Reposing at his residence this afternoon from 4 until 8. Private removal tomorrow Monday to St. Teresa’s church, Labane for Mass for John...
View ArticleBishop of Galway makes call for action for refugees
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan has delivered a message about the refugee crisis to congregations in the city and county this weekend. In the letter to Galway congregations,...
View ArticleWater extraction vital for jobs in Connemara Salmon Farming
Galway Bay Fm newsroom -Recent questions from Galway County Council about the extraction of freshwater from lakes has put further pressure on the salmon farming industry in Connemara. However, sources...
View ArticleReduced water pressure in Glenamaddy
Galway Bay Fm newsroom – There is a water pump failure affecting supply in the town of Glenamaddy. Reduced supply is set to continue for a time pending pump repair or replacement. However the burst...
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