Woman to be sentenced at Galway court shortly in child abuse and neglect case
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A woman who beat and neglected her children, often leaving them without food, will be sentenced at Galway courthouse in the next hour. The abuse took place over a five-year...
View ArticleNUIG gives permission for satirical cartoon exhibition on campus
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Up top 40 people gathered for the launch of a satirical cartoon exhibition at NUI Galway this afternoon. The launch took place at the blank space in the Arts Millennium...
View ArticleBallybane arts group protests at City Hall
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A small protest is taking place at City Hall on College Road this afternoon over cuts to funding for a community theatre and education project. Ala, based in Ballybane, says it...
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Giro D’Galway cycle in aid of Jigsaw Galway scoops prestigious national...
The Bradley Renault Giro D’Galway annual charity cycle tour in aid of Jigsaw Galway has won the Best Use of Events Award at the Fundraising Ireland National Awards for Excellence in Fundraising, which...
View ArticleCalling all Galway Golf Clubs – Bank of Ireland celebrates the launch of its...
Bank of Ireland has announced a three-year sponsorship deal with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open Hosted by The Rory Foundation. Professional Irish golfer and Bank of Ireland Ambassador Shane Lowry was...
View Article2016 Squash Senior Men’s Interpros – A mighty win for Connacht
For the second time in the history of the prestigious annual Interprovincial Championships, Connacht’s men were crowned winners. Munster Squash hosted the event and put on a great show in Limerick Lawn...
View ArticleAnnette Clarke to feature on TG4’s Laochra Gael
The popular GAA documentary series Laochra Gael returns to TG4 this spring every Sunday evening after GAA Beo. Profiling the feats of Gaelic Games’ greatest players this series has lots in store for...
View Article4 year sentence for mother in child cruelty case at Galway court while father...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A woman has been jailed for four years for the neglect and cruelty of seven of her children in the west of Ireland between 2006 and 2011. The father of two of her children was...
View ArticleCity council urged to fund city arts under social inclusion budget
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The City Council is being urged to provide funding for a city arts group under its social inclusion budget after its funding was cut significantly. A small protest took place...
View ArticleCity Council to remove unauthorised Mervue 1916 plaque
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A controversial 1916 monument at Mervue is set to be removed by the City Council. Chief Executive Brendan McGrath has revealed that a decision has been reached to move the...
View Article2016 Independent.ie HE GAA Hurling Rising Stars Honoured
Last evening in the Foundation Building of the Mary Immaculate Campus, the 2016Independent.ie HE GAA Hurling Rising Stars were the guests of honour as those selected were presented with their awards....
View ArticleFunding boost for 120 city residents’ associations
Galway Bay fm newsroom – 123 residents’ associations across the city are to benefit from a funding boost. Galway City Council has signed off on funding of over 25 thousand euro under its Amenity Grants...
View ArticleThe Keith Finnegan Show – Tuesday April 12th
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View ArticleGalway GAA Fixtures
Hurling Fixtures Thursday 14 Apr Junior 1 Hurling Championship At Ballinasloe, Ballinasloe V Menlo Emmetts, 7pm, Ref: J Rosney U21 A Hurling Championship At Duggan Park, Sarsfields V Cappataggle, 7pm,...
View ArticleFormer Craughwell based developer gets suspended sentence for wasting Garda time
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A former property developer who lived in Craughwell has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence after he pleaded guilty to wasting Garda time. 71 year old Kevin...
View ArticleThe 5th Annual Galway Sports Partnership 10k Run takes place this Sunday
The 5th Annual Galway Sports Partnership 10k Run will take place in Labane, Ardrahan on Sunday April 17th at 12noon. The race will be held in conjunction with Ardrahan AED, and Ardrahan GAA Club and...
View ArticleOpposition to proposal to supplement Oranmore Roads funding from other districts
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A proposal that roads funding for the Athenry-Oranmore Municipal District be supplemented by funds from other municipal districts has met with opposition. The matter was raised...
View ArticleProposed Clarinbridge traffic scheme stalls amid safety concerns
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A proposed traffic calming scheme for Clarinbridge has stalled amid concerns over conditions attached to the long-awaited project. The matter was discussed at a special private...
View ArticleProposal for man-made wetland to relieve flooding in Tuam
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A suggestion to create a holding area for water in the Gardenfield area of Tuam has been raised at a meeting of Tuam Municipal District. Gardenfield and Ardacong experienced...
View ArticleWork underway on new building for Tuam gaelscoil
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Works are now underway on a new school building for Gaelscoil Iarfhlatha in Tuam. Contractors have started excavation works for the development at Vicars choral, and it’s...
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