Prestigious award for drone and 3D mapping
A Portumna man has landed a hugely prestigious international award for his work which combines drone technology and 3D mapping to preserving sites of major archaeological importance. Daniel Maher, a...
View ArticleJobless numbers drop to an eight-year low
Unemployment in Galway has fallen to its lowest level in almost eight years, according to the last statistics. A further drop of more than 2,000 people on the Live Register compared to this time last...
View ArticleGalway golfing legend Christy O’Connor Snr has passed away
Galway golfing legend Christy O’Connor Snr has passed away at the age of 91. He passed away in the Mater Hospital, Dublin in the early hours of this morning. His nephew, Christy O’Connor Jnr, passed...
View ArticlePortumna Workhouse to facilitate campervans while marina works underway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Portumna Workhouse committee says it’s willing to allow campervans to use its carpark while works at the marina in the town are ongoing. The upgrades at the marina are not due...
View ArticlePedestrian hospitalised after being knocked down at Westside
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A female pedestrian has been taken to UHG following a road traffic incident at Westside this afternoon. The woman was knocked down shortly after 1pm as she attempted to cross...
View ArticleWater protesters gather in city to burn water bills
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Dozens of water protesters gathered in the city this afternoon to burn their water bills beneath a cloudless blue sky. The public event was organised by Right2Water Galway, to...
View ArticleScene of Claregalway house fire preserved by Gardai
Gardai have preserved the scene of a fire at a house in Claregalway in the early hours of today. Two units of the fire brigade, one from Athenry and one from Galway city, are still at the scene of the...
View ArticleUS firm to announce 100 extra jobs for Galway this week
Galway Bay Fm news-The announcement of 100 extra jobs for Galway by an international oneline homewares retailer is expected to be made this week. The jobs will be with Wayfair, a Nazdaq-listed online...
View ArticleRoad in Rahoon closed due to water leaks
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Letteragh Road in Rahoon is closed this morning (16/5) due to water leaks. The city council is working on two leaks this morning following on from leak repair work in the...
View ArticleExtra contractors hired to repair flood-damaged roads
The County Council is taking on a number of temporary contractors in a bid to carry out repair works on roads damaged during floods earlier this year. The local authority received €6million in...
View ArticleSurvey shows extent of OAPs on hospital trolleys
59% people aged over 75 who attend the Emergency Department at UHG wait more than 9 hours on trolleys. This is the third highest rate in the country – University Hospital Limerick has the highest...
View ArticleCathaoirleach to officially open Ballinasloe Library and Church Gallery
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The official opening for the Ballinasloe Library and Church Gallery will take place this afternoon. County Cathaoirleach Peter Roche will open the facility which also holds the...
View ArticleConnacht fans’ fury over ticketing glitch
Problems with clinching highly sought-after tickets for Connacht’s Pro 12 semi-final play-off with Glasgow have left a sour taste in the mouth of some rugby fans – with season ticket holders missing...
View ArticleGardai investigate assault at Portumna Forest Park
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardai are investigating an alleged assault that took place at Portumna Forest Park in broad daylight yesterday. It’s understood that a man was walking his dog at about 7.30pm...
View ArticleBook of Condolence to open for Christy O’ Connor Snr at City Hall
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Book of Condolence for golfing legend Christy O’ Connor Snr will be opened at City Hall this afternoon. The Knocknacarra native was made Freeman of Galway City in 1970 and...
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 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 ArticleUnique ‘Pint of Science’ initiative returns
A unique initiative which offers pint-size information sessions on scientific research for the general public, will take place in Salthill later this month. The Pint of Science International Festival...
View ArticleCity restaurant sweeps the board at national awards
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A city-based restaurant has swept the board at the 2016 Irish Restaurant Awards, taking home three top awards. The annual awards recognise and reward excellence in the...
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