Galway Gardai launch Christmas safety campaign
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Nine people have died on Galway roads so far this year. The figure has been released by the Garda Western Division, as it launches its 2015 Christmas Road Safety campaign...
View ArticleWoman goes on trial at Galway courthouse charged with child neglect
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A 39-year-old mother has gone on trial at Galway courthouse, charged with cruelty and neglect of eight of her children. The woman, who cannot be named in order to protect the...
View ArticleGalway public schools rank well for sending students to third level education
Galway Bay fm newsroom – State funded schools, including many in Galway, are now matching the fee paying sector when it comes to sending students to college The Irish Independent reports growing...
View ArticleAll Change at Galway Camogie AGM
There was plenty to talk about after an eventful Galway Camogie AGM last night as Tony Ward stepped down after 4 years in charge of the Galway Senior team, Frank Duane is the new Chairman and Lorraine...
View ArticleNew Carraroe fire station on track to open early next year
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Carraroe’s new fire station is on track to open early next year. Nine firefighters recruited for the new station are entering their final stages of training. This month, the...
View ArticleDeathnotices Thursday 3rd Dec, 2015
Fr Anthony Mitchell Rosminian Order, Tanga, Tanzania, East Africa and formerly of Derreen, Ballyforan, Ballinasloe. Removal from Dublin Airport to Rosminian Chapel, Clonturk House, Ormonde Road,...
View ArticleProposal to turn Loughrea lake into ‘urban beach’
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The transformation of Loughrea Lake into an ‘Urban Beach’ would help make the town a major tourist destination. That’s according to Senator Lorraine Higgins, who says that...
View ArticleNewbridge gambler to be sentenced for duping family friends
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A electrician with a gambling addiction, who placed bets of up to €8,000 at a time, with money conned from family friends, is to be sentenced tomorrow. 44-year old, James...
View ArticleNUI Galway Freshers win League
Fresher Div 3 All Ireland final NUI GALWAY……………..2-13 IT SLIGO……………….2-11 By Michael O Connor. NUI Galway captured in a high scoring exciting contest the Fresher Division 3 football league with a...
View ArticleCity event to highlight need for investment in child services
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An event to highlight the need for increased investment in prevention and early intervention services for children will take place in the city today. The ‘Hands up for...
View ArticleConcerns as City Council bin waver scheme comes to an end
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Concerns are being raised for Galway’s pensioners and low income families as the City Council’s bin waiver scheme comes to an end in the coming weeks. Councillor Mairead...
View ArticleDeathnotices Friday 4th Dec, 2015
Tom Meeneghan Killamonagh, Caherlistrane. Reposing at Craddock’s Funeral Home, Shrule tomorrow Saturday from 6. Removal at 8 to Mary Immaculate and St Joseph Church, Caherlistrane. Mass for Tom...
View ArticleNew table shows NUIG ranks at bottom for promoting women
Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway ranks lowest in terms of promoting women according to a new table ranking Irish universities for promoting women to senior posts. The table is compiled by female...
View ArticleStatus red rainfall warning issued for Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A status red rainfall warning has been issued for Galway as persistant heavy rains are expected to lash the county from this evening. Met Eireann has also issued a status...
View ArticleLarge attendance at meeting opposed to Renmore development
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A residents meeting to voice concerns over a planned housing development in Renmore drew a large crowd in the city last night. A planned 9-home development at Dun Na Mara has...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show – Friday 4th December
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View ArticleFresh hopes for future of Galway Port
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There’s fresh hope that Galway Port will retain its status as a national port. Transport Minister Pascal Donohue has announced the postponement of the transfer of the facility...
View ArticleGalway Christmas Park and Ride starts tomorrow
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway’s Park & Ride service is set to begin tomorrow and will run until Christmas Eve. This year will also see the scheme extended into the new year for the first time....
View ArticleCounty Council moves to tackle illegal dumping at Portumna Marina
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway County Council is moving to tackle reports of serious illegal dumping at the marina in Portumna. It follows recent claims made by a local councillor that persistent...
View ArticleGalway Gardai advise against travel as Storm Desmond hits
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardaí across Galway are advising against all unnecessary travel this evening as Storm Desmond hits. A status red weather warning has been issued for Galway and the west and...
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