Several Galway Independent TDs expected to abstain in vote for Taoiseach
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Two groups of Independents have indicated they’ll abstain in votes for a new Taoiseach tomorrow. The Independent Alliance and the Rural Alliance say they won’t back either...
View ArticleMore questions to Morans on the Weir owners on spending
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It’s been revealed that the former owners of Morans on the Weir spent 125 thousand euro in the first two months of this year despite owing 20 million euro to the bank. The...
View ArticleTraffic movement improves on N59 as Council monitors flow
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Traffic movement on the N59 near Moycullen improved this morning following long delays yesterday. Hundreds of motorists were delayed for up to an hour trying to get into the...
View ArticleControversy over former NUIG President’s endorsement of Seanad candidate
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Former president of NUI Galway Iggy Ó Muircheartaigh is being accused of ‘inappropriately’ influencing the upcoming Seanad election. It’s claimed that Mr O’ Muircheartaigh has...
View ArticlePublic meeting for those affected by Salthill flooding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A meeting has been organised for this Thursday evening in Salthill for those who have been affected by flooding at Toft Car Park. Galway City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has...
View ArticlePublic event to discuss city’s cultural development
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A public event will take place in the city this evening to discuss how culture works and how it can be sustained and developed in Galway. The event is organised by Galway City...
View ArticleAran islanders to meet Minister over air service concerns
A delegation from the Aran Islands is set to meet Gaeltacht Minister Joe McHugh on Thursday to discuss fresh concerns over the latest contract tender for the air service. A new Public Service...
View ArticleCounty Council reverses decision to fill temporary channel at Cahermore
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The County Council has reversed its decision to fill in the temporary flood relief channel at Cahermore. The local authority had intended to close the channel at Cahermore...
View ArticleAppeals Board approves 70 new homes in city
A housing development on the west side of the city can proceed, despite city planners refusing permission on the basis that it would impact on the route of the much-delayed outer bypass. It was stated...
View ArticleWoman to be sentenced for child abuse and neglect
The sentence hearing of a woman convicted of beating, starving and neglecting her children is due to get underway in the city today. In January, she was found guilty of 29 charges which included...
View ArticleRoscommon Galway TD calls for resignation of officials in charge of flood...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Roscommon-Galway TD is calling for government officials with responsibility for flood mitigation to resign. Michael Fitzmaurice’s comments follow a report from the...
View ArticleGaeltacht Minister scraps meeting with Aran islanders over air service
The Gaeltacht Minister has scrapped a planned meeting with Aran Islanders over the latest contract tender for the air service. It’s understood that Joe McHugh was advised by Department officials that...
View ArticleOvercrowding persists at UHG despite drop in trolley figures
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Overcrowding problems at UHG are continuing despite new figures revealing that the number of patients waiting on trolleys dropped by 15% percent over the past year. Nurses say...
View ArticleGalway research projects reveals worry patterns in children
Galway Bay fm newsroom – 10-year-old children worry more than those of any other age, according to new research by the School of Psychology in NUI Galway. The study looked at youngsters aged 7, 10 and...
View ArticleChild in serious condition at UHG following farm accident
An eight-year-old girl is in a serious condition at University Hospital Galway following a farm accident in Dunmore last evening. It’s believed the girl was injured in an incident involving a tractor...
View ArticleSentencing at Galway court due in child abuse and neglect case
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A woman is due to be sentenced at Galway Courthouse in the next few minutes after being convicted of beating, starving and neglecting her children . In January, the woman was...
View ArticleHalf of Galway-based charities still to register with regulator
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Half of the 400 charities across Galway city and county have yet to register with the national Charities Regulator. The regulator says charities have just 10 days left to...
View ArticleMore time for new commercial development in Loughrea
Galway Bay fm newsroom – More time has been granted for a new commerical unit and apartment in Loughrea town. Dolores Kelly had been granted permission for the construction of a new 3-storey building...
View ArticleMonivea Road re-opens at Cartymore following controversial closure
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The R339 Monivea Road has reopened between Cartymore and Cashla following roadworks. Local residents and businesses had opposed the closure of the road, which was deemed...
View ArticleMan hospitalised following three car crash in the city
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A man has been taken to hospital as a precaution following a three-car crash in the city in the last hour. Emergency services are attending the scene of the incident near the...
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