HSE argues new block at UHG will provide 30 extra beds
It’s been claimed that a new 75 bed block under construction at UHG will add up to 30 new bed spaces to the hospital upon completion. In Febuary, then Health Minister Leo Varadkar stated that the block...
View ArticleApple questioned over energy policies
The oral hearing on Apple’s planned data centre in Athenry has once again been dominated by discussions on the company’s energy policies. The hearing got underway at the Connacht Hotel yesterday, and...
View ArticleCritical services at UHG blocked from expansion by nursing shortages
Galway Bay fm newsroom – UHG is struggling to fill specialist nursing roles at the hospital – and many critical services cannot be expanded as a result. That’s according to Saolta Chief Operating...
View ArticleApple chose Athenry location from portfolio of 25 Irish sites
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Apple visited 25 potential sites across Ireland before deciding to base its 850 million euro data centre at Derrydonnell in Athenry. The oral hearing on the planned facility is...
View ArticleNew bye laws for Cleggan car parks approved
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The county council has passed new bye-laws for car parks in Cleggan. The new laws will regulate the main car park and the Head of the Pier car park. User permits will be issued...
View ArticleGalway retains Blue Flag status for beaches and bathing areas
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway city and county has retained 7 Blue Flag Awards for 2016. An Taisce has announced the recipients of the International Blue Flag Award and the National Green Coast Award...
View ArticleApple defends comprehensive site selection process for Athenry data centre
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Apple says the site selection process for its 850 million euro data centre in Athenry was ‘anything but laissez faire or haphazard.’ The site selection and chosen location for...
View ArticleCity meeting to explore driving with medical conditions
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A public meeting on how to manage medical conditions and remain safe on the road for longer will take place in the city this evening. The event is organised by the Royal...
View ArticleApple promises to provide public recreational facilities at Athenry data...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Recreational walking trails, a car park an information signage for the public are included in Apple’s plans for an 850 million euro data centre in Athenry. The site selection...
View ArticleGalway Chamber makes strong statement in favour of Apple’s Athenry development
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway must take its place in the new digital age. That’s according to Galway Chamber, which has delivered a strong statement in favour of Apple’s planned data centre in...
View ArticleApproval for new entrance from HP to Ballybrit business park
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new entrance from Hewlett Packard in Ballybrit to City East Business Park is to be built. The City Council initially granted planning permission for the entrance with...
View ArticleAn Bord Pleanala urged to reject Apples request for Derrydonnell woodland site
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The oral hearing on Apple’s planned 850 million euro data centre near Athenry has today heard calls to conserve the woodland at Derrydonnell. The hearing at the Connacht Hotel...
View ArticleUpgrade works on iconic Salthill landmark likely to be pushed back to next year
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans to upgrade Blackrock Tower in Salthill look set to be pushed back until 2017 due to budget concerns. It was revealed in March that the City Council was planning to...
View ArticleGeologist says Apple’s Athenry data centre will not affect private wells
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The oral hearing on Apple’s planned data centre in Athenry has been told that the development will not affect private water supplies in the area. In her statement to the...
View ArticleApple says bats and badgers are safe in Athenry data centre plans
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An ecology expert says Apple’s Athenry data centre will have a minimal impact on wildlife living in the now-wooded area. Day four of the oral hearing on the planned 850 million...
View ArticleLocal teenager transferred to Beaumont after being knocked down in Turloughmore
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A teenager has been transferred to Beaumont hospital in Dublin following a road traffic incident in Turloughmore. It’s understood that a girl was attempting to cross the road...
View ArticleOral hearing discusses Apple’s transport and traffic plans for Athenry data...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A comprehensive traffic plan has been revealed for Apple’s proposed 850 million euro data centre in Athenry. The oral hearing, which is taking place at the Connacht Hotel in...
View ArticleApple says its prepared for any archaeological finds at Athenry data centre
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Apple says it acknowledges the potential that archaeological material, cultural heritage sites or monuments may be uncovered during the construction of its planned data centre...
View ArticleTwo Galway TDs to join new Dáil technical groups
Galway Bay fm newsroom – At least three new technical groups will be formed for the Dáil term, two of which will include Galway TDs. A group of rural TDs will band together, while the Social Democrats...
View ArticleDeputy Noel Grealish voices support for Apple’s Athenry plans at city oral...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway West TD Noel Grealish has this afternoon addressed the oral hearing on Apple’s plans for a data centre in Athenry. The Independent deputy says the facility will bring a...
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