€90k for Inishbofin coastal study
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Office of Public Works has approved funding for a costal study of Inishbofin. Parts of the island were badly damaged by storms in late 2013 and early 2014. 90 thousand euro...
View ArticleAnti salmon cages group to protest at Commissioner’s visit to Oranmore
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages group is planning to hold a protest in Oranmore this week during a visit by an EU Commissioner. EC Commissioner Karmenu Vella is visiting...
View ArticleCity Council down €14m due to non-payment of commercial rates
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway City Council is running a deficit of over 14 million euro due to non-payment of commercial rates. At last evening’s meeting, councillors were told that so far this year,...
View ArticleMeals on Wheels service for film festival
Cope Galway’s Community Catering is featuring at the prestigious Galway International Film Fleadh on Wednesday as part of the film festival’s “Way out West” programme of short films. Meals on Wheels...
View ArticleCity vision board – the writing is on the wall
Galway is well-known for its artistic culture, and the latest addition to the city’s artistic scene is the ‘Before I Die’ wall which appeared on Dominick Street a fortnight ago. Situated between...
View ArticleDunnes refuse to budge on entrance closure
The closure of the main entrance to Dunnes Stores on Edward Square is currently being examined by legal experts to see if it is in breach of contract agreements. The Irish supermarket chain has refused...
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Registered sex offender accused of breaching the peace
A 48-year-old Scottish registered sex offender has been remanded on bail to appear before Galway District Court next September for sentence on public order offences committed in the city last February....
View ArticleMajor flood mitigation project for Galway city
Galway Bay fm newsroom – River and coastal flooding in Galway city could be a thing of the past under a new programme being delivered by the Office of Public Works. The CFRAM programme is currently...
View ArticleHospital Chief says everything being done to tackle UHG overcrowding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Chief Operating Officer for University Hospital Galway says there is a fundamental lack of space at the hospital which results in overcrowding. Tony Canavan is responding...
View ArticleEnd in sight to ongoing pricing conflict at Leisureland
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An end to the long-running pricing conflict at Leisureland in Salthill could be in sight. A meeting between Galway aquatic clubs and a mediator tasked with solving the pricing...
View ArticleCity Council alters development plan to allow new Knocknacarra school
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway City Council has voted to alter the City Development Plan to pave the way for a new primary school in Knocknacarra. At a meeting of the City Council last night (6/7),...
View Article37 special needs assistants approved for Galway schools
Galway Bay fm newsroom – 37 special needs assistants have been approved for primary and secondary schools in Galway. The increase announced by government today will bring the number of SNAs in Galway...
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Doctors claim hospital form condones sexism at work
Female doctors have criticised their employer, University Hospital Galway (UHG), for continuing to use official documents that, they claim, “condone” sexism in the workplace. The Galway City Tribune...
View ArticleMan missing from city is located safe and well
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A young man missing from the city has been found. 23-year-old Cavan native John Moyles had been missing since 7pm last Sunday from the Rahoon area. Gardai have confirmed he has...
View ArticleHopes Gort to Tuam motorway may open earlier than expected
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It’s hoped the M17/M18 Gort to Tuam motorway may open earlier than planned. According to Tuam area councillor Sean Canney, the works are progressing very quickly, with...
View ArticleCity to host major education and training conference
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Education Minister will join members of Education and Training Boards from across Ireland in the city this September for a major conference. The ETBI represents Ireland’s...
View ArticleCall for pedestrian footbridge at Carrowmoneash roundabout
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway County Council is investigating the possibility of installing a footbridge near the Carrowmoneash roundabout in Oranmore to improve road safety. The matter was raised at...
View ArticleUnemployment continues to creep upwards in Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Unemployment in Galway is continuing its upward trend. An extra 500 people signed on the Live Register last month, bringing the jobless figure in the city and county to 17...
View ArticleGalway farmers advised of solution to illegal activity on access roads
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Landowners in the county are being advised that they can take ownership of the access roads into their land if they are concerned about illegal activity. The matter was raised...
View ArticleConcerns over future of education services on Inis Meain
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Island life on Inis Meain will disappear completely if more supports are not given to essential services there. That’s according to Scoil Náisiúnta Inis Meain, which is...
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