Taoiseach urged to immediately visit South Galway flooding ‘disaster zone’
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Taoiseach is being urged to immediately visit South Galway to see first hand what’s being described as a ‘disaster zone.’ Some parts of South Galway are badly flooded, and...
View ArticleDefence Forces assist stranded residents in Gort
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Residents in Gort who’ve been stranded by flooding are being ferried to and from their homes by the defence forces today. Gort is one of a number of towns and villages on high...
View ArticleOne year wait to re-let Galway’s social housing
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It takes Galway County Council one full year to re-let social housing units. That’s according to a new report which examines re-letting times and the associated costs...
View ArticleGalway City has worst rental inspection rate nationwide
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway City has the worst rate of private rental inspections nationwide. That’s according to the National Oversight and Audit Commission – which found that inspection rates in...
View ArticleStorm Frank to put Galway’s coastal defences to the test
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Sea walls along the Galway coastline could be tested today as Storm Frank batters the county. The Office of Public Works says existing flood levels are likely to increase,...
View ArticleSalthill prom closes as weather conditions deteriorate
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Salthill prom has now closed to traffic as a result of worsening weather conditions. The prom was due to close to all traffic at 12pm, but the council postponed the closure to...
View ArticleSmaller storm front to hit Galway tomorrow morning
Galway Bay fm newsroom – MET Eireann says another storm front, which is likely to be less severe than Storm Frank, will hit Galway and the west coast tomorrow morning. Salthill prom has this afternoon...
View ArticleSignificant number of South Galway homes facing 2009 flooding conditions
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A significant number of homes across South Galway are this evening facing conditions worse than those experienced during extensive flooding in 2009. Councillor Gerry Finnerty...
View ArticleGalway’s two orange weather alerts in place until afternoon
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There is widespread flooding and power outages across the country as Storm Frank continues to wreak havoc. The Atlantic coast has been among the worst affected – with 70...
View ArticleBallinasloe flood prevention measures prove effective
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Ballinasloe is said to be ‘safe for now’ as flood prevention measures in the town have so far proven to be effective. A temporary flood barrier has recently been installed,...
View ArticleParks and Wildlife service urged to intervene as flooding escalates in South...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The National Parks and Wildlife service is being asked to intervene as flooding in South Galway continues to spiral out of control. Flooding in the area could be greatly...
View ArticleSalthill prom to re-open but City Council urges caution
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The prom in Salthill is set to re-open to traffic shortly, but Galway City Council is advising motorists and pedestrians to continue to excercise caution along the coast. A...
View ArticleFarming community pledges to support Galway farmers affected by flooding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Ireland’s farming community is rallying together to offer its support to farmers affected by flooding in South Galway. Galway East TD Paul Connaughton says that farmers across...
View ArticleDeathnotices Wednesday 30th December
Therese Cunningham nee Freeley Threadneedle Road, Salthill and formerly of Bridge Street, Ballyhaunis. Reposing at her home tomorrow Thursday from 3 until 6. Removal on Friday to Church of Christ the...
View ArticleCall for action as Dunkellin River rises rapidly
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The government is being asked to take urgent action as water levels in the Dunkellin River continue to rise rapidly. Flood mitigation works have been proposed for the Dunkellin...
View ArticleGalway TD ‘appalled’ by Taoiseach’s response to flooding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway East TD is slamming the Government’s reponse to the flooding in South Galway – and says he’s appalled by Enda Kenny’s absence during the crisis. Deputy Colm Keaveney...
View ArticleAdditional soldiers deployed to South Galway to tackle rising waters
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Additional soldiers have been deployed in South Galway to tackle the flooding crisis. Members of the Defense Forces are now operating on double shifts filling and placing...
View ArticleTemporary Community Welfare service set up in Gort following floods
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Department of Social Protection will open a temporary Community Welfare Service clinic in Gort town tomorrow, to help locals affected by flooding. The service will operate...
View ArticleMan dies following road traffic collision in Castlegar
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A man has died following a road traffic collision in Castlegar. The incident occured near McHugh’s Pub on the N17 at around 9.45 last night. The man, who was 52 years of age,...
View ArticleSouth Galway flooding set to worsen as poor weather continues
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Flooding in South Galway is set to worsen today as poor weather conditions continue and water runs off higher ground. Additional soldiers and an army helicopter have been...
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