Former Aer Arann boss is latest addition to the Seanad race
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Former Chairman and owner of Aer Arann, Padraig Ó Céidigh has thrown his name in the hat for the Seanad election. The Barna resident bought the airline in 1994 but resigned as...
View ArticleGalway United conclude Squad on eve of League Opener against St Pats
On the eve of the 2016 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division opening day, Galway United boss Tommy Dunne spoke to www.galwayunitedfc.ie about his squad, pre-season campaign and the upcoming season....
View ArticleStep forward for controversial motorway service station between Athenry and...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A site has been selected for a new motorway service station between the Athenry and Oranmore junctions on the M6. The proposed service station is being delivered by Transport...
View ArticleMaree can wrap up Basketball League and Cup Double in All-Galway Clash...
Maree can wrap up the Mens Division One League and Cup Double on Saturday if they beat JM&L Titans on Saturday in The Jez on Saturday evening. Tip off is at 7pm. At the moment they top the table...
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Irish Swimmers Seek Olympic Games and European Championship Qualification Times
Irish swimmers will take to the pool this weekend (Friday to Sunday) for the first National competition of 2016. The Dave McCullagh Memorial Meet, which will incorporate the Swim Ulster International...
View ArticleCo-founder of Galway sexual assault treatment clinic refuses to ‘cut corners’
Galway Bay fm newsroom – One of the founders of the State’s only 24-hour treatment service for young victims of sexual assault says she’s not willing to ‘cut corners’ for the HSE. Four medical experts...
View ArticleGo ahead for new housing development in Oranmore
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The County Council has given the go-ahead for a new housing development in Oranmore. Tom Considine, Patrick Sweeney and Ronnie Greene have been granted planning permission for...
View ArticleHigh Court to set date shortly for full hearing of Screebe Lodge judicial review
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A date is expected to be set in the coming days for a full hearing of a judicial review case regarding a planning decision by Galway County Council. The case is being taken by...
View ArticleHoly Rosary College opens new 6 million euro extension
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Holy Rosary College in Mountbellew has officially opened a 6 million euro school extension to celebrate it’s 50th anniversary. The multi-million euro investment includes a...
View ArticlePat Murphy returned as chairman of County Galway IFA
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Pat Murphy of Ardrahan has been returned as chairman of County Galway IFA The AGM was held in the Raheen Woods Hotel in Athenry last night Pat Murphy was returned to the chair...
View ArticleRoscommon Galway TD calls for appointment of Minister for Rural Affairs
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An Independent TD for Roscommon/Galway is calling for the appointment of a Minister for Rural Affairs. Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice says the list of issues affecting rural...
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Galway Bay FM Radiothon 2016 Interviews
Keith Finnegan spent the last two months speaking to many who were diagnosed with Cancer or had a loved one who needed the services of Cancer Care West and Galway Hospice. Sadly, some are no longer...
View ArticleHurling Championship Draws to take place on Tuesday
A Meeting of the Galway Hurling Committee will take place on Tuesday next 8th March in the Maldron Hotel, Oranmore where all the 2016 Hurling Championship Draws will be made. The Draws for the Galway...
View ArticleGalway United Open League Campaign Away To St Patrick’s Athletic
Galway United get their 2016 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division campaign under-way with an away fixture against St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday night. Kick-off: 7.45pm. Last season the Tribesmen...
View Article30 Galway parishes included in historical records published online
Galway Bay fm newsroom – 250 years of historical records from across Galway are now available to the public online. The documents have been published as part of a major national project by heritage...
View ArticlePRO12 Preview: Edinburgh v Connacht
Edinburgh Rugby’s four game losing run in all tournaments ended with a single point victory over Scarlets at BT Murrayfield on Sunday. Edinburgh’s only home defeat in any tournament this season was...
View ArticleStudents at NUI Galway vote in favour of decriminalisation of drugs
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Students at NUI Galway have voted in favour of the decriminalisation of drugs for personal use. It follows last year’s referendum at the university on the legalisation of...
View ArticleBallygar GP to contest Seanad elections
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Two more Galway names have been added to the Seanad election race. Galway native businessman and entrepreneur Enda O Coineen and Ballygar-based doctor, Martin Daly are seeking...
View ArticleBoil Water notice issued for Carraroe
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A boil water notice has been issued for the Carraroe public water supply. Irish Water says the notice has been put in place due to the detection of cryptosporidium. The notice...
View ArticleDeathnotices Saturday 5th March, 2016
Julia Boyle nee Burke Shannareough, Furbo. Reposing at “The Cíllín”, Barna tomorrow Sunday from 5. Removal at 7 to Realt-na-Mara Church, Furbo. Mass for Julia Boyle on Monday at 12 noon. Funeral...
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