Connacht IFA wants emergency flood funds for Galway farmers
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Connacht branch of the Irish Farmers Association is calling on the government to ensure emergency funding is provided to farmers in Galway due to current flooding....
View ArticleThe Oxygen Advantage
Moycullen man Patrick McKeown has trained over 5,000 people—including Olympic and professional athletes—in reduced breathing exercises and now shares his scientifically validated techniques to help...
View ArticleOughterard hit by powercuts as ESB crews battle adverse conditions
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Homes in the Oughterard area have been hit by powercuts this afternoon as ESB crews battle rain and strong winds to fix a series of faults across the county. 90 homes in the...
View ArticleConcern over future of oyster harvesting in Clarinbridge
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Concerns are being raised over the future of the world famous Clarinbridge oyster amid pollution fears. Clarinbridge Oyster Co-op says that oysters harvested in Clarinbridge...
View ArticleRising flood waters cause disruption to public transport services across Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Commuters in Galway are facing severe travel disruptions this evening as rising flood waters are affecting public transport services across Galway. Bus Eireann says it’s been...
View ArticleFrank Greally launches Running Full Circle
Editor of the Irish Runner Magazine Frank Greally joined John and Gerry in studio for a special interview about his new book “Running Full Circle” which looks at his life as a runner including his time...
View ArticleFresh hopes for future of Merlin Woods
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There’s fresh hope for the future of Merlin Woods as plans to build a bus route through Merlin Woods look set to be shelved. It follows a unanimous decision made by Galway City...
View ArticleN84 closed between Corrandulla barracks and Regans of Clonboo due to accident
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The N84 Headford Road is closed between Corrandulla barracks and Regans of Clonboo this afternoon, and will be closed for several hours. It’s understood an articulated truck...
View ArticleCity private hospital hopes to extend Radiology Department
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A private hospital in the city is hoping to expand Bons Secours Health Systems has applied for planning permission for a single storey extension to the hospital at Dublin Road...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show- Friday the 11th of December
https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/gbfm.podcasts/11th+dec.mp3 Today’s show came live from the Salthill Hotel, where the Galway Lions Club held a live radio auction.
View ArticleN84 to be closed at Clonboo for several hours as truck overturns
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The N84 Headford Road is closed between Corrandulla barracks and Regan’s of Clonboo this afternoon and will remain closed for several hours. An articulated truck, which was...
View ArticleJobs Minister to open new facility at Medtronic in Parkmore
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Jobs Minister Richard Bruton will visit the city next week to open a new manufacturing facility at Medtronic. The Parkmore-based company is opening a new facility for the...
View ArticleEmergency flooding clinic opens in Ballinasloe
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Department of Social Protection has opened an emergency clinic in Ballinasloe to help people and families affected by flooding. The clinics provide assistance with...
View ArticleFYI Galway UPDATE: Roads in Galway County
Galway Bay fm newsroom – ROADS CLOSED Ballinasloe North BALLYDOOGAN L-3402-38 Cloonatleva (Fohenagh to Annagh) Ballinasloe North ROOKWOOD or BELLAGAD L-6363-52 Rookwood Cross to R362 Ballinasloe North...
View ArticleAnother evening of traffic chaos for Headford Road and N17
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Commuters on the Headford Road and the N17 are facing another evening of traffic chaos as the N84 remains closed between Corundulla barracks and Regan’s of Clonboo. It’s after...
View ArticleN84 Clonboo to Currandulla barracks to remain closed until 6am
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The N84 Headford Road between Clonboo and Currandulla barracks is to remain closed until 6am. It’s after a truck carrying timber jack-knifed on the road just before noon today....
View ArticleSpot flooding on main Galway routes and rising waters on minor routes
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Motorists across Galway are urged to drive with extreme caution this morning as floods have risen in many areas due to the most recent heavy rainfall There is spot flooding on...
View ArticleUHG patients face surgery deferrals as nurses’ strike looms
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Patients at UHG due to have surgical procedures early next week are facing postponements as nurses at the hospital prepare to strike. The Saolta West Northwest Hospitals Group...
View ArticleDeathnoices Saturday 12th December 2015
Pat Browne Michael Collins Road, Mervue. Reposing at the church of the Holy Family Funeral Parlour , Mervue tomorrow Sunday from 5. Removal at 7 to adjoining church. Mass for Pat Browne on Monday at...
View Article60 protestors turn out against proposed route of Galway to Oughterard Greenway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Approximately 60 landowners and residents affected by the proposed Galway to Oughterard greenway route have held a protest in Moycullen The group says there’s been inadequate...
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