Bishop of Galway praises peoples determination to rebuild after flooding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan says a great spirit of resilience and generosity has emerged locally, and globally, this year in the face of adversity Speaking on Galway...
View ArticleConnacht Team Named to Face Ulster
Connacht head coach Pat Lam has made 12 personnel and two positional changes ahead of Ulster’s visit to the Sportsground on St. Stephens Day (kick off 6pm). Niyi Adeolokun, who switches from the left...
View ArticleClaims that County Council spent 40K on carpet at expense of roads branded...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Suggestions that Galway County Council spent 40 thousand euro on a custom carpet at the expense of public roads are being branded ‘wrong’ and ‘disingenuous’. County...
View ArticleMotorway closed following multi-vehicle collision
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The M6 Motorway has been closed between Loughrea and Athenry following a multi-vehicle collision. Emergency services are currently at the scene and diversions are in place at...
View ArticleSeveral hospitalised following motorway multi-car collision
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A number of people have been hospitalised following a multi-car collision on the M6 Motorway. Five cars were involved in the incident which took place between Loughrea and...
View ArticleStep forward in long-running campaign to tackle Connemara ambulance crisis
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There could be a major step foward in the long-running campaign to tackle the ambulance crisis in Connemara in the coming weeks. It follows a meeting between the Connemara...
View ArticleDeathnotices Saturday 26th December 2015
Kathleen Naughton nee Glenane Shantalla Place and An Teaghlach Uilinn Nursing Home, Moycullen.In her 94th year. Reposing at her daughter’s residence Phyllis Smyth, Fairlands Park tomorrow Sunday from 3...
View ArticleDeathnotices Sunday 27th December, 2015
Noel Healy Carnmore West, Oranmore and formally of Ballydavid, Loughrea and the Forest Inn, Carrabane, Athenry. Reposing at his residence in Carnmore tomorrow Monday from 3 and until 7. Private removal...
View ArticleAlmost 3000 homes without power in Athenry
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Almost 3000 homes are without power in the Athenry area this morning. The power cut is mainly affecting homes to the east of the town, and in the Menlough and Monivea areas....
View ArticleTemporary flood barrier for Ballinasloe as Storm Frank approaches
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A temporary flood barrier has been installed in the St Michael’s Square area of Ballinasloe town ahead of heavy rain forecast for the coming days. Businesses in the area were...
View ArticleThousands of shoppers to visit Galway as sales get underway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Thousands of shoppers are expected to visit Galway from today as the post-Christmas sales get underway. Retail Excellence Ireland says sales across the country are off to a...
View ArticleHomes under threat due to flooding in Labane
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are concerns that homes in the Labane area will be flooded in the coming days, as residents struggle to keep out persistent flood waters. Storm Frank, the sixth storm to...
View ArticleDeathnotices Monday 28th December 2015
Stephen Joyce Grange, Tullinadaly, Tuam. Reposing at the home of his brother in law Francis Flynn, Ballytrasna, Tuam tomorrow Tuesday from 6 until 8. Removal on Wednesday to Cathedral of the...
View ArticleNUI Galway owed €4 million in tuition fees
Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway is owed €4 million in tuition fees Irish universities are owed more than 17 million euro with NUI Galway coming in with the second highest figure at 4.1 million The...
View ArticleStatus yellow wind warning in place for Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A status yellow wind warning is in place for Galway until 1 this afternoon. It also covers counties Mayo, Clare, Cork and Kerry. While the latest wind warning expires at 1pm...
View ArticleGalway city has one of highest losses of drinking water
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway city lost the fifth highest amount of drinking water among the local authorities according to a report from an independent local government watchdog. The National...
View ArticleRising flood waters in South Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Storm Frank, the sixth storm to hit Ireland this month, is expected to batter the west coast from tomorrow bringing heavy rainfall. However, there will also be heavy rain today...
View ArticleSevere weather alert for Galway for this evening, tomorrow and into Wednesday...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A severe weather warning has been issued for Galway for tomorrow and essential travel only is advised by the authorities. Falls of very heavy, prolonged rain are forecast by...
View ArticleSalthill prom closes to traffic amid significant threat of flooding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The prom at Salthill is closing to all traffic this afternoon (12pm) as Gardaí and the City Council prepare for the arrival of Storm Frank. Gardaí across Galway are advising...
View ArticleGalway City Council postpones closure of Salthill prom
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway City Council has postponed the planned closure of the prom at Salthill this afternoon. The prom was due to close to all traffic at 12pm, but the council says it’s now...
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