Cahergal national school to be demolished and rebuilt by mid 2017
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Cahergal National School in Tuam will be demolished and a new school built by mid 2017. The school is currently assessing tenders for the construction project, and the...
View ArticleSupermac’s lodges appeal against EU decision on expansion bid
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Supermac’s has lodged an appeal against an EU decision which blocks the Galway-based company from expanding into Europe. The appeal has now been lodged to the EU Office for...
View ArticleDeathnotices Saturday 19th March, 2016
Larry Duane Boston, USA and formerly of Rehan, Tynagh. Reposing at McGings Funeral Home, Westport on Tuesday March 22nd from 6. Removal at 8 to Drummin Church. Mass for Larry Duane on Wednesday March...
View ArticleGalway-Roscommon defeated General Election candidate aims for Seanad
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-Roscommon county councillor Maura Hopkins is to contest the Seanad elections following an unsuccessful Dáil bid in the Roscommon-Galway constituency. The 30 year old from...
View ArticleGalway Senator unlucky in Seanad nominations
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-A Galway Senator who failed to get a Dail seat in the recent General Election has been unsuccessful in getting a nomination from the Labour Party. Athenry’s Senator Lorraine...
View ArticleTwo Eastern Europeans Remanded in custody re alleged theft in Galway
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-Two Eastern European men have been remanded in custody after a court appearance earlier today regarding an alleged theft in Galway city. The two were arrested overnight and taken...
View ArticleTomorrow (Sunday) significant in search for body off Oranmore
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-Tomorrow (Sunday) may be very significant in the search for a man missing since he was seen entering the water at Wolfe Tone Bridge in the city on Thursday March 10th. The...
View ArticleDeath Notices Sunday 20th March, 2016
Patrick Burke Birmingham, England and formerly of Loughrea, Co. Galway. Reposing at Kilboy’s Funeral Home Loughrea tomorrow Monday from 4.30. Removal at 6.30 to St. Brendan’s Cathedral. Mass for...
View ArticlePlans for new glamping site in Connemara
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-There are plans for a new ‘glamping’ campsite in Connemara. Michael and Janet Conneely have applied for permission for a five-tent campsite, a site office, a service building and...
View ArticleSupermacs withdraws Australian brand application in ‘tactical’ move
Galway-based Supermacs has withdrawn its application to expand the brand to Australia. However, the boss of the fast-food chain, Pat McDonagh, says it’s a purely ‘tactical’ strategy. According to...
View ArticleAran Islands medical card patients left without permanent GP for 8 years
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Over 250 medical card patients on Inis Meain and Inis Oirr have been waiting more than 8 years for a permanent GP. The HSE is struggling to find doctors willing to take over...
View ArticleDeathnotices Monday 21st March, 2016
Fr. Stephen Harney Rosminian Order Venezuela and formerly of Muckloon, Ballyforan, Ballinasloe. Funeral and burial has taken place in Venezuela on St. Patricks day. Memorial Mass for Fr. Stephen Harney...
View ArticleGlinsk T.D says agreement on Government will take more time
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway/Roscommon T.D Michael Fitzmaurice says agreement on forming a new government will take more time. The Dáil is due to sit again tomorrow, but a Government will not be...
View ArticleRoscommon Galway TD calls for new political partnership agreement
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Roscommon Galway TD is calling for a ‘constructive coalition’ involving the two largest parties, the Social Democrats, the Greens and Independents. Deputy Denis Naughten is...
View ArticleApproval given for roller rink in Ballybane
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A wholesale building in the city is set to be transformed into a recreational and leisure facility. Lynne Byrne has been granted planning permission to change the former...
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NUIG Ladies Crowned Irish Champions
The NUI Galway ladies soccer team were claimed the Irish Premier Division winners recently with the underdogs coming out on top over a formidable IT Carlow side. This victory for the women from the...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show – Monday March 21st
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View ArticleBlack Dragon Kickboxing Club celebrate 20 years with a New World Champion
Black Dragon Kickboxing Club held their twenty years anniversary in the Clayton that was topped off with Paul Huish’s World Title win over Dwayne Panka. The fight was one for the ages but was also one...
View ArticleSpecial City Council meeting to elect Catherine Connolly’s replacement
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A special meeting of the City Council is due to take place in the next few minutes to elect a replacement for Catherine Connolly. The Independent deputy was elected to the Dáil...
View ArticleMore Galway names have been added to the final nominations list for the Seanad
Galway Bay fm newsroom – More Galway names have been added to the final list of nominations for a seat in the Seanad. Yesterday (21/3) was the deadline for nomination to the Seanad panels by Oireachtas...
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