Department of Agriculture launches investigation into Briarhill animal neglect
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Department of Agriculture has confirmed that it has launched an investigation into the neglect of horses at Briarhill in the city. The matter was investigated by the GSPCA...
View ArticleTony Ward to be next Galway Under-21 Manager
The Galway Managers Interview Panel has recommended the appointment of Tony Ward (Sarsfields) as the new Galway Under-21 Hurling Manager. This recommendation will be put before the next Galway GAA...
View ArticleCity and county to host Easter Sunday Dawn masses
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A number of Dawn masses will take place in the city and county to celebrate Easter Sunday tomorrow. (27/3) Anyone hoping to attend a Dawn mass is advised to wear warm clothing...
View ArticleMan arrested as Mountbellew carjacking vehicle recovered in Monaghan
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The vehicle stolen in a Mountbellew carjacking has been recovered and a man arrested in Co. Monaghan. It follows an incident on Thursday when a man stole an SUV at the Square...
View ArticleDeathnotices Saturday 26th March, 2016
Carmel Howard nee O’ Flaherty Grattan Park Salthill and formerly of Cross Street. Reposing at Conneelys Funeral Home Flood Street on Easter Monday from 5. Removal at 6.30 to St. Augustine’s Church...
View ArticleGalway football team v Fermanagh named
The Galway senior football team to play Fermanagh in Tuam Stadium on Sunday at 3:00pm is the same team that drew in Armagh 2 weeks ago: 1. Manus Breathnach (An Spidéal) 2. David Wynne (Maigh Cuilinn)...
View ArticleTeachers Union says business levy could solve GMIT funding crisis
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Teachers’ Union of Ireland says businesses could help to solve the funding crisis at GMIT. The TUI is calling for the introduction of a one percent levy on business profits...
View ArticleVehicle stolen in Mountbellew carjacking used to commit further crimes
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The vehicle stolen in a Mountbellew carjacking on Thursday was used to commit further crimes in Monaghan – including theft and the impersonation of a Garda. A man remains in...
View ArticleBallinasloe Gardai to question man re Mountbellew carjacking
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-Ballinasloe Gardaí, investigating the carjacking of a vehicle in Mountbellew with two occupants inside, have confirmed to Galway Bay Fm that they will be questioning a man who...
View ArticleTraffic diverted following Belclare crash
Galway Bay Fm news-A section of the Tuam-Headford Road at Belclare will remain closed for the next 40 minutes following a two car crash in Belclare. While nobody was injured in the crash the road...
View ArticleMajor 1916 State ceremony to take place in Athenry tomorrow
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-Athenry will play a central role in the national 1916 commemorations tomorrow. A major state ceremony will get underway in the town tomorrow morning, and thousands are expected...
View ArticleBelclare road now cleared following crash
Galway Bay Fm news-The Tuam-Headford Road at Belclare has reopened following a two car crash in Belclare earlier today. Nobody was injured in the crash and the road on the Tuam side of Belclare village...
View ArticleDeath Notices Sunday 27th March, 2016
Michael Meskell Sylvan Grove, Fairlands Park, Newcastle. Reposing at his residence tomorrow Easter Monday from 4 until 6. Private removal on Tuesday to Mount Jerome Crematorium, Dublin to arrive for...
View ArticleCity exhibition on history of womens’ education in Galway
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-A new exhibition on the history of womens’ education in Galway will open in the city on today (Monday 28/3) ‘Womens’ Histories’ aims to recognise the effort of past students of...
View ArticleNUI Galway to host 1916 conference in New York
Galway Bay Fm Newsroom-NUI Galway is hosting a 1916 conference this week at the prestigious Columbia University in New York. It’s the only Easter Rising event being hosted outside of Ireland by an...
View ArticleMan hospitalised following Mountbellew crash
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A man has been taken to Portiuncula Hospital following a road crash near Mountbellew. It’s understood the car the man was traveling in left the road between Mountbellew and...
View ArticleConnacht Champions For Monivea Boxing Club
Five Monivea boxers took part in the Connacht Championships in Castlerea at the weekend. Girl 2. 42kg Aaliyah Butler had a decisive win against Katie Moran (Ballinamore BC Leitrim) forcing the referee...
View ArticleConnacht v Leinster – Connacht 7 Leinster 6
Another chance to hear Connacht’s win over Leinster in the Guinness PRO 12 Commentary from Rob Murphy and Joe Healy https://s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/gbfm.podcasts/CONNACHT+V+LEINSTER+16.mp3
View ArticleThousands attend major state ceremony in Athenry to mark 1916 centenary
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Thousands of people have turned out in Athenry for a major state ceremony marking the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising. The milestone event culminated in the past few...
View ArticleDeathnotices Monday 21st March, 2016
Bridget Donohue nee Murray Keaves, Ballinamore Bridge and formerly of Quarry View, Roscommon. Reposing at Morans Funeral Home, Ballygar tomorrow Tuesday from 6. Removal at 8 to St. Cuan’s Church,...
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