Traffic a threat to Galway’s long-term positive economic outlook
A leading Irish business and tax consultant has said that while the long-term economic prospects for Galway City are very positive, traffic, housing and lack of office space are posing a serious threat...
View ArticleCity ceremony to mark National Day of Commemoration
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A special ceremony will be held in the city tomorrow to honour the Irish men and women who died in past wars, or while on service with the United Nations. The event is...
View ArticleGalway’s army of volunteers rack up 31,000 hours
If Galway’s army of volunteers were charging for their services last year, they’d have cost an estimated €7 million for their 31,000 hours’ work. That’s according to Volunteer Galway which revealed the...
View Article“Don’t leave us behind” plea from the West End
Galway City Council has acceded to a plea by businesspeople in the West End that the area no longer be “ignored” as the city continues to expand. Councillors have voted in favour of including...
View ArticleFile for DPP following Carraroe hit and run
A file is being prepared for the DPP in relation to a hit and run in Carraroe. A man handed himself in to Gardai yesterday following a public appeal. The incident took place at 3am yesterday (Monday)...
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MISSING: Gardai seek public help to locate teenager
Gardaí are appealing for information about a teenager missing from the Turloughmore area since Sunday. 19-year old Finnian Varden-Kenny from Rathfee in Turloughmore is missing from his home since...
View ArticleMore than half a million euro for Galway childcare providers
Galway Bay fm newsroom – 80 childcare providers in the city and county will receive funding of more than half a million euro to allow them offer more childcare places in September. Independent Galway...
View ArticleGalway Roscommon TD calls for review process on EU farm inspections
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway-Roscommon TD is calling for an independent review process for EU farm inspections to deal with historical decisions and penalties. It follows a High Court ruling which...
View ArticleTaoiseach urged to intervene in Aran air impasse
The Taoiseach is being urged to appoint an independent arbitrator to resolve the impasse concerning the future of the air service to the Aran islands. The tender process for the Public Service...
View ArticleCouncillors vote to remove residential cap at Crown Square site
City councillors have voted to remove the residential cap on any future development at the unfinished former Crown Control site in the city. The decision comes despite extensive lobbying from local...
View ArticleMeeting to discuss road safety strategy for Athenry Oranmore district
Galway Bay fm newsroom – County Council executives will meet with Athenry Oranmore councillors next week to discuss a road safety strategy for the district. A proposal by Councillor James Charity has...
View ArticleGardai renew appeal for information on missing Turloughmore teenager
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardaí are renewing their appeal for information about a teenager missing from the Turloughmore area since Sunday. (10/7) 19-year old Finian Varden-Kenny from Rathfee in...
View ArticleGalway greenkeeper is Rio-bound for Olympics
Golf makes a return to the 2016 Olympics in Brazil next month after a 112-year absence, and while some of the world’s top players have withdrawn due to health concerns, it won’t stop a Galway man from...
View ArticleAdvance factory planned for Tuam IDA lands
A planning application is being submitted to Galway County Council for the construction of an advance factory on IDA-owned lands on the outskirts of Tuam. East Galway’s two ministers are combining...
View ArticleGMIT works to tackle major budget deficit
The Higher Education Authority (HEA) will continue to work with Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) to try to reduce its annual budget deficit, the Education Minister has said. Speaking in Dáil...
View ArticleGalway actress creates space for female voice in new short film
There aren’t enough female voices out there to be heard in film and TV, according to Galway actress Linda Bhreathnach, whose filmmaking debut took place during last week’s Film Fleadh. Originally from...
View ArticleFamilies can’t afford summer camps for kids
The cost of summer camps for young children is proving prohibitive for many families no longer able to afford the privilege. That’s according to new Galway East TD and mother of three Anne Rabbitte,...
View ArticleMan rescued from River Corrib
A man was rescued from the waters of the River Corrib in the city last night. Members of Galway Fire Brigade were quickly on the scene after the alarm was raised shortly after 9 o’clock last night. The...
View ArticleBohermore native to be ordained to the priesthood
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-A 27 year old Bohermore native will be ordained to the priesthood this afternoon. (Sunday 17/7) Daniel Gallagher from Cooks Terrace, Bohermore will be ordained Bishop Martin...
View ArticleIrish Water to be queried on delays to Connemara road works
Minister Damien English is to seek answers from Irish Water over allegations that the utility company’s works are causing delays to other road works in the Carraroe area. He was questioned about this...
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