Irish Water remains tight-lipped as several Loughrea residents catch...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Several Loughrea residents have been diagnosed with Cryptosporidiosis as concerns over Irish Water’s communication of the area’s boil water notice continue. The matter has been...
View ArticleLucky Friday 13th for Galway €50,000 scratch card winner
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Unlucky Friday 13th is but a myth for one lucky South Galway woman who presented herself at National Lottery HQ today to claim a cheque for €50,000 The lucky woman bought her...
View ArticleBray Wanderers v Galway United Preview
Galway United travel to the Carlisle Grounds on Saturday with the aim of arresting a recent run of poor results. The Tribesmen have lost their last three games in-a-row after drawing at home to...
View ArticleMore than 150 thousand euro for Galway TDs who served on councils
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A total of 152 thousand euro in gratuity payments will go to newly elected Galway TDs who previously served as councillors. Deputies Catherine Connolly, Seán Canney and Eugene...
View ArticleTV3’s Sinéad Desmond to Judge Vaughan Shoes Ladies Day at Ballinrobe on 21st...
Sinéad Desmond, host of TV3’s flagship morning programme, Ireland AM, will judge this year’s Vaughan Shoes Ladies Day at Ballinrobe on 21st June. Following the success of last year’s event, local...
View ArticleMayor officially opens long-awaited Ballinfoile Castlegar Community Centre
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The new Ballinfoile Castlegar Community Centre has been officially opened in the last few minutes following a 30 year local campaign. The long sought-after facility has been...
View ArticleColáiste Iognáid student to compete at National Concert Hall this weekend
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A transition year student at Coláiste Iognáid is set to take part in a major competition at the National Concert Hall this weekend. Eimear O’ Tuathail from Roscahill will...
View ArticleHospital umbrella group Saolta admits new hospital is only solution to UHG...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Saolta Hospital Group has admitted that UHG is no longer fit for purpose – and a brand new facility is the only solution to the ongoing crisis. At a high level meeting...
View ArticleDecision due this week on N59 upgrade between Maam Cross and Clifden
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An Bord Pleanala will decide this week if a major upgrade of the N59 between Maam Cross and Clifden can go ahead. There have been several delays to the decision date on the...
View ArticleColm Quinn BMW Athlone and Galway, The new title sponsor of the Galway...
Local luxury vehicle brand delighted to be associated with one of the most valuable handicaps in the country It is that time of year again with The Galway Races thankfully on the horizon and Colm Quinn...
View ArticleTribes Water Polo Finish Amazing Year with Second in National Under 15 Cup
The Under 15 Cup was hosted in Galway on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 in NUIG and Leisureland. Tribes Waterpolo had two teams entered Tribes Claddagh and Tribes Salthill. Tribes Claddagh game 4th in...
View ArticleNew library building officially opened in Ballinasloe
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The new library building in Ballinasloe has been officially opened in the town. County Cathaoirleach Peter Roche this afternoon launched the new building which has been...
View ArticleGalway TD calls for leasing scheme to tackle Garda vehicle shortage
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway TD is calling for the creation of a leasing programme to tackle shortages in Garda vehicles nationwide. Deputy Anne Rabbitte says that Gardai in East Galway are down...
View ArticleGreen light for new Montessori school in Oranmore
Galway Bay fm newsroom – County planners have given the go-ahead for a new Montessori school in Oranmore. Gaelscoil de hIde has been granted planning permission for a new four-classroom facility...
View ArticleRoad in Rahoon re-opens following water leak repairs
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Letteragh Road in Rahoon has re-opened after being closed for water leak repairs earlier today The city council had to work on two substantial bursts this morning following...
View ArticleGold Medals for Galway at European Kettlebell Championships
Galway was well represented at the European Championships of Kettlebell Lifting held in the Gdynia Sports centre in Poland from 11-15th May with a total medal tally of 6 for Galway city and county...
View ArticleMayor signs Book of Condolence for Christy O’Connor Senior
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Mayor of Galway Frank Fahy has signed the Book of Condolence for golfing legend Christy O’ Connor Snr at City Hall Knocknacarra native O’Connor was made Freeman of Galway...
View ArticlePlans for new housing development at Renmore in city
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are plans for a new housing estate at Renmore in the city. Noel P Regan Developments Limited has applied for planning permission for 20 semi-detached houses at Murrough....
View ArticleNUIG Kingfisher to host International Friendly on Saturday
The Ireland Senior Women’s Squad are to face more American opposition ahead of the FIBA European Championships for Small Countries. Mark Scannell’s squad will take on a team from the Catholic...
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