Fresh questions raised over controversial Aran Islands air contract
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Fresh questions have been raised surrounding the conditions of the controversial contract for the Aran Islands air service. A number of issues were raised at last night’s...
View ArticleMacnas facing major funding crisis
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It’s been revealed that city based theatre group Macnas is experiencing a major funding crisis. A presentation given by the group to last night’s meeting of Galway City Council...
View ArticleGalway’s O’Conaire statue travels to Dublin for replication
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway’s Pádraic O’Conaire statue has been taken to a Dublin foundry where a bronze replica will be created for Eyre Square. The new statue is expected to cost in the region of...
View ArticlePublic meetings on all three Aran Islands tomorrow on air service
Galway Bay fm newsroom – City and County Councillors, TDs and Senators are expected to visit each of the Aran Islands tomorrow for a series of meeting aimed at saving the islands’ air service. Public...
View ArticleCare workers at Brothers of Charity and Ability West to hold work stoppages
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Care workers with the Brothers of Charity and Ability West are planning to hold work stoppages in a fortnight in a dispute over payment for unsocial hours. Over 400 workers in...
View ArticleGalway hurlers heading to Boston
The sport of hurling will return to Fenway Park, the home of legendary Baseball team the Boston Red Sox, for the first time in more than 60 years with the AIG Fenway Hurling Classic and Irish Festival...
View ArticleKnock investment to boost Galway tourism by 40 million euro
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A committment by Galway City and County Council to invest 2 million euro in Knock airport could increase tourism revenue across the county by almost 40 million euro. The figure...
View ArticleDrunk driving in the county down by 2 per cent
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The number of drunk driving incidents in the county reduced by 2 per cent in the first 8 months of the year. That’s according to the latest garda statistics presented at this...
View ArticleCocaine, cannabis and ecstacy seized in Galway this year
Galway Bay fm newsroom – More than 180 thousand euro worth of drugs was seized by gardaí in the county during the first 8 months of the year. The garda figures were revealed to members of the County...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show – Wednesday September 16th
On today’s Show, Keith spoke with Councillor Mike Cubbard about the strange Tranquility Automated Euthanasia leaflets that have been seen. There was also live music from Johnny Duhan and Colie Gavin...
View ArticleAction plan implemented at city care home following damning HIQA report
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – A city-based care home for people with disabilities claims most of the improvements recommended by HIQA in a damning inspection report have already been implemented. During a...
View ArticleCounty Cathaoirleach calls special council meeting to discuss Aran Islands...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A special meeting of Galway County Council will take place next week to discuss the future of the Aran Island air service. Up to 20 politicians from across Galway are visiting...
View ArticleConcern that Gort garda district could become ‘easy pickings’ for criminals
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – There are serious concerns in south Galway about the downgrading of Gort garda station. That’s according to Councillor Joe Byrne who made the comments at this month’s meeting...
View ArticleGalway heritage boat to commemorate murdered Swiss student
Galway Bay FM Newsroom – A traditional heritage boat owned by Galway City Council is to be renamed to honor the memory of Swiss Student Manuela Reido, eight years on from her murder. The Galway Hooker...
View ArticleHistoric lock gates at Eglinton canal to be replaced
Galway Bay fm newsroom – One city canal is set for a revamp. The City Council has granted approval to replace the lock gates at Eglinton canal. The gates at Parkavera are protected structures. The...
View ArticleCity to spend a quarter of a million euro on 1916 commemoration
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An extensive list of events set to take place across the city to celebrate the 1916 centenary has been published. A programme adopted by councillors at this week’s meeting of...
View ArticleConcern that water meter installation could cause major sewage issues in city...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The installation of water meters in a city estate is being carried out by Irish Water despite advice that the move could create major sewage problems. Councillor Mike Cubbard...
View ArticleCottage at The Claddagh to become heritage attraction
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A bid to reconstruct a traditional cottage at The Claddagh in the city for use as a heritage facility has been approved. The development had been the subject of a third party...
View ArticlePatrick Conneely Live in Studio on The Home Run
http://galwaybayfm.ie/wp-content/uploads/Patrick-Conneely-Recording.mp3 Patrick Conneely from Oughterard in Co. Galway came into our studios this afternoon to play us a few songs on The Home Run with...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show Podcast September 17th
https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/gbfm.podcasts/KFshow+September+17th.mp3 The Podcast from todays show Thursday 17th September 2015
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