Galway Social Democrats launch Twitter-based ‘Town Hall’
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway’s Social Democrats have launched an online initiative which aims to serve as a virtual ‘Town Hall’ for the people of Galway. The ‘Twitter Town Hall’ concept is aimed at...
View ArticleMinister urged to address Galway ‘broadband apartheid’
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Communications Minister is coming under pressure to address what’s being described as ‘broadband apartheid’ across Galway. Galway Senator Fidelma Healy-Eames says poor...
View ArticlePlans progress for new domestic violence refuge in city
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans for a new domestic violence refuge in the city have taken a step forward. Cope Galway has applied for planning permission to change the old Magdalene Convent at Forster...
View ArticleNew report shows significant drop in number of ghost estates in Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Three unfinished housing estates in Galway are in the control of the National Asset Management Agency. The fourth annual progress report on ghost estates has been published by...
View ArticleCity and County Council accused of ‘fleecing’ Galway home-sellers
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway city and county councils are being accused of ‘fleecing’ home sellers. Councillor James Charity says a one-line letter confirming that a road is in public charge is...
View ArticleDeathnotices Friday 18th December 2015
John Merrigan Magheramore, Killimor. Reposing at St Joseph’s Centre Killimor this evening from 5. Removal at 7 to St Joseph’s Church. Mass for John Merrigan tomorrow Saturday at 11. Funeral afterwards...
View ArticleWell-known city centre hotel records profit
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A well-known city centre hotel has recorded profits of almost a quarter of a million euro. Accounts filed for the Galway-based Gerry Barrett firm, Edward Holdings, shows that...
View ArticleGMIT to get 750 thousand euro to offset refurbishment costs
Galway Bay fm newsroom – 750 thousand euro has been allocated to GMIT to recoup costs incurred through maintenance works and the development of facilities and equipment. The funding has been secured as...
View ArticleMinister to visit Ballinasloe in aftermath of recent floods
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Minister with responsibility for the Office of Public Works will visit Ballinasloe next week to see the impact of the recent flooding in the town. (Tuesday 22/12) Junior...
View ArticleGlenamaddy group wins Golden Mile of Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Over 200 people attended the Golden Mile of Galway Awards at the Claregalway Hotel last night. The overall winner was announced as Lisheenaheilta Golden Mile Group in...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show- Friday the 18th of December
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View ArticleMeeting on future of Inis Mor ferry to get underway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A meeting is due to get underway in the city in the next few minutes (12.30) in relation to the future of a ferry service for Inis Mór. Comharchumann Forbartha Arann Teo is...
View ArticleConnacht Name Team to Face Newcastle
Connacht Head Coach Pat Lam has named 22 players, including the nine fit and available backs, for Sunday’s European Challenge Cup clash with Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Stadium (kick off 3pm). There...
View ArticleNew report shows strong jobs performance in Galway Gaeltacht
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway’s gaeltacht currently supports almost 3,000 full time jobs, supported by Udarás na Gaeltachta. The figure has been revealed in the Udarás annual report for 2014. 271 new...
View ArticleCity nightclub raises 1000 euro for dog charity
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Staff at a city nightclub have raised 1000 euro for the GSPCA. It’s after the club heard the story of Macari, a husky who was abused and left permanently blind as a result of...
View ArticleGalway animal groups to share 84 thousand euro in funding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Eleven animal welfare organisations across Galway are to share government funding of 84 thousand euro. The funding was announced by Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney this...
View ArticleTraveller families at illegal Carrowbrowne site not expected to be moved...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Members of the Travelling Community based at Carrowbrowne halting site are not expected to be moved before Christmas. An Bord Pleanála has decided to refuse an extension of...
View ArticleGalway left out of new court construction programme despite concerns
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway Courthouse has been left out of a national court construction programme despite concerns about the suitability of the building. 700 new construction jobs are to be...
View ArticleCollective approach to try and save ferry service to Inis Mór
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A collective approach is to be made over the next few days to try and save the ferry service to Inis Mór Two high level meetings today discussed the future of the ferry service...
View ArticleSenior And Intermediate Club All Stars Hurling Teams of the Year 2015
The Senior and Intermediate Club All Stars Hurling Team of the Year Have Been Announced The Awards will be presented in McCarthy’s of Kilbeacanty on the 16th of January The Senior Team is: Aidan Ryan...
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