Galway tech company to open new office following merger
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A newly merged Galway-based tech company will open an additional office in the West of Ireland in the coming months. New company ‘Intuity’ is the result of a recent merger...
View ArticleSuccessful Weekend for Galway Athletics
National Masters and Intermediate Cross Country The National Masters and Intermediate Cross Country championships were held on a testing and muddy course in Dundalk IT last Sunday. Congratulations are...
View ArticleGaeltacht Minister urged to tackle Inis Mor ferry situation as deadline looms
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Gaeltacht Minister is being urged to ‘step up to the plate’ and tackle the ferry crisis facing Inis Mor once and for all. The call comes as the current service to the...
View ArticleGalway TD accuses Taoiseach of political ‘flirting’ ahead of general election
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway East TD is accusing Enda Kenny of ‘flirting’ with Michael Lowry as his party gets a hammering on the doorsteps. Fianna Fail deputy Colm Keaveney published proposals on...
View ArticleMayor of Galway to visit Black Dragon Kickboxing Club
The Mayor of Galway, Councillor Frank Fahy, will pay a visit to one of the City’s most successful sporting clubs, the Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club, on Wednesday evening to honour several of the...
View ArticlePublic consultations on Draft City Development Plan
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A series of Public Information Sessions on the Draft City Development Plan for 2017-2023 begin tomorrow The first one takes place in Westside Library from 4 – 8pm tomorrow...
View ArticleHealth Minister under pressure to answer questions over proposed Knocknacarra...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A city councillor is demanding answers from the Health Minister over the lack of progress on a health care centre earmarked for Knocknacarra since 2008. Councillor Donal Lyons...
View ArticleFlood warning for Galway coastal areas from 3 tomorrow morning
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Met Éireann has issued a flood warning for western and southern coastal areas. The alert applies to Wexford, Waterford, Cork, Kerry, Clare, Galway and Mayo. It comes into force...
View ArticleMajority of Galway rental properties too expensive for rent supplement
Galway Bay fm newsroom – 96 percent of rental properties in Galway are priced beyond the reach of those on rent supplement. That’s according to Galway Simon Community, which says the state is failing...
View ArticleGalway WFC’s Meabh De Burca captains Ireland against The USA U23’s
The Republic of Ireland Women played a USA Under 23 selection in the early hours of this morning and it was significant in that Galway WFC’s Maebh De Burca captained the side and it also saw the senior...
View ArticleIrish Water under fire over Annaghdown Group Water Scheme
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Irish Water is coming under fire over its handling of the Annaghdown Group Water Scheme. Fianna Fail councillor Mary Hoade says she’s met with the utility, and was informed...
View ArticleGalway GAA Fixtures
Galway GAA Fixtures for the coming weekend Hurling Fixtures Sunday 31 Jan Senior Hurling Shield Semi Finals At Ardrahan, Ardrahan V Cappataggle, 2pm, Ref: D Kelly At Turloughmore, Turloughmore V...
View ArticleResidents outraged as up to 20 cars written off in Toft carpark flood
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Up to 20 cars have been written off after being caught in an overnight flood in Toft carpark in Salthill. Residents were this afternoon taking soaked belongings from their...
View Article20 million euro for social housing in Galway City and County
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Almost 20 million euro in funding has been announced for the delivery of social housing in Galway city and county. Over 11 million euro has been sanctioned for the delivery of...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show Tuesday 26th of January
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View ArticleOver 21 million euro to be invested in Galway nursing homes
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Over 21 million euro will be spent upgrading nursing homes across Galway in the next five years. Social Care Minister Kathleen Lynch has announced the funding as part of a...
View ArticleExtension to city hotel appealed to higher planning authority
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A planned extension to the Menlo Park Hotel in the city has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. J. Francis had been awarded planning permission for the construction of a...
View ArticleCouncil says ‘no easy solution’ for Tuam commuters
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway County Council is being warned that traffic in Tuam is reaching ‘crisis point’ – and the town can’t afford to wait until the new motorway is opened to tackle the issue....
View ArticleSt Pauls Oughterard win Subway Under 19 Cup
SUBWAY® All Ireland Schools U19B Girls Cup Final St. Paul’s Oughterard 40, St. Mary’s Naas 35 National Basketball Arena Ross O’Donoghue St. Paul’s of Oughterard failed to feel the pressure as Galway’s...
View ArticleClifden RNLI second busiest lifeboat station in Ireland
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Clifden RNLI is the second busiest lifeboat station in Ireland. The boat launched 49 times last year, and brought 20 people to safety – with the majority of callouts for...
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