Podcast of Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan – Monday March 4th 2019
On Monday’s show Keith spoke about Brexit; child safety online; the first Galway History Festival and GRET open day
View ArticleProgress on providing flood relief in south Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There is concern in the south-Galway area that another flooding event will happen before a flood relief solution is implemented. Heavy rain over the weekend sparked concern...
View ArticleSupreme Court in session in Galway for first time ever
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Supreme Court is in session in Galway for the first time ever today. The court is sitting at the Aula Maxima at NUI Galway – the first time the Supreme Court is sitting...
View ArticleGalway results from the weekend
Division 1 Football LeagueTuam Stars 0-9 Mountbellew/Moylough 0-8Caherlistrane 3-11 Salthill-Knocknacarra 3-6Killannin 0-12 An Spideal 0-6 Division 2 Football LeagueCortoon Shamrocks 1-9 An Cheathrú...
View ArticleSeries of collisions on Galway motorways due to weather
Galway Bay fm newsroom- Gardaí and emergency services are warning motorists to slow down and take extra care on motorways in Galway today following a spate of collisions in the past hour. There was a...
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Galway Handball Report
Jack McNeela accepts the Division 1 League trophy from Eric O’Brien after he beat Mike Dillon (far right). Heffernan and McNeela Claim League Titles Sunday saw two great battles in Claregalway...
View ArticlePlan approved for micro brewery on Inishbofin
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans have been approved for a microbrewery on Inishbofin. The application led by Coleman King involves a change of use of part of an agricultural barn at Middlequarter. A...
View ArticleConstruction conference at GMIT to debate development plan and Grenfell Tower...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A major construction conference at GMIT tomorrow is to debate a range of topics from the national development plan to the post Grenfell Tower quality commission report. The...
View ArticleRespond secures permission for community house in Tuam despite objections
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Respond Housing Association has been granted permission for a community house at Fairgreen Heights in Tuam. The decision to approve the controversial application follows an...
View ArticleMajor health events underway on Galway’s islands
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A group of Galway community groups are coming together tomorrow to promote health and well-being on the county’s islands. Healthy Ireland is a government-led initiative which...
View ArticleTwo new grant-aided angling boats launched at Clonbur Angling Centre
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Two new government grant-aided angling boats have launched at Clonbur Angling Centre. The boats were purchased with funding of 4 thousand euro from Island Fisheries Ireland’s...
View ArticleNew housing development planned for Turloughmore
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new housing development could be built in Turloughmore. Maria L Flynn has applied for planning permission for 24 detached houses with garages, street lighting, footpaths and...
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Ballinasloe RFC celebrate on the double
What a glorious weekend it proved for Ballinasloe RFC as all eyes were on the Sportsground for the 2 Girls Connacht Cup finals on Sunday. First up was the U16 girls who faced a strong combined...
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Civic reception for Galway Kickboxers
Pete Foley and his Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing Club were recently honoured at a Civic Reception by Galway County Council for the clubs many National and International achievements throughout 2018...
View ArticleMonivea kickboxer claims Irish title
23 year old Monivea native Brendan Kenny, who trains and fights out of the White Tiger Martial Arts Club in Castlebar under the guidance of Damien Gormley won the highly prestigious Irish Open title...
View ArticlePrecautionary search of city waterway after shoes discovered at Nimmo’s Pier
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardai say the coastguard was deployed this afternoon as a precautionary measure only, after a pair of shoes were discovered at Nimmo’s Pier. It’s understood a member of the...
View ArticlePlans for new apartments in Tuam town
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are plans to change retail space in Tuam into apartments. JFC Manufacturing Company Limited is seeking planning permission to convert the use of first floor space from...
View ArticleConcerns over level of TII observations on declassified county regional roads
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway county council is inviting T.I.I., Transport Infrastructure Ireland, to attend this month’s meeting. It follows concerns among councillors regarding the growing number...
View ArticleIrish 6 Nations squad named for games against France and Wales
Sean Cronin has been dropped from the Ireland rugby squad for the upcoming Six Nations matches against France and Wales. Ulster hooker Rob Herring instead comes into the group alongside Niall Scannell...
View ArticleCity event on impact of planned legislation for short term lets
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Self-catering accommodation owners, managers and agents are being urged to attend an information event in the city next week about new legislation. Last year, Minister for...
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