Island with one resident is subject of new book
A newly published book charts the course of history and population decline on an Island off the west coast of Connemara. Omey Island, off the shores of Claddaghduff contains many archaeological and...
View ArticleMissing man may have travelled to Galway
A 31-year-old man missing from his home in Kildare since early this morning (Sunday) may be in Galway. Gardaí have appealed for the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of Daniel O’Shea, who...
View ArticleOPW minister to consider relocation scheme for Galway householders affected...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – OPW Minister and Galway East TD Sean Canney is to consider proposals for a relocation scheme for people in isolated flood prone areas. A draft report from an interdepartmental...
View ArticleMinister to consider relocation scheme for Galway householders affected by...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – OPW Minister and Galway East TD Sean Canney is to consider proposals for a relocation scheme for people in isolated flood prone areas. A draft report from an interdepartmental...
View ArticleBoil water notice remains in place in Kilconnell as work continues
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The boil water notice is to remain in place in Kilconnell as upgrade works continue in a bid to improve the supply. The works include cleaning, sealing, capping of boreholes...
View ArticleCounty council turns down plans for more homes at Kiltullagh
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans for a housing development at Kiltullagh near Athenry have been turned down by the county council. Denise Dunning, c/o Clarke Construction Design, applied for planning...
View ArticleCouncil investigating felling of mature trees in Salthill Park
Galway City Council is investigating the felling of trees in Salthill Park over the weekend. Four mature trees were cut down at Salthill Park last Saturday morning and Gardaí and a community warden...
View ArticleCall for fresh approach to tackle Galway hospital crisis
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are calls for the Government to take a fresh approach in tackling Galway’s hospital crisis. Galway Sinn Fein Senator Trevor O’Clochartaigh claims Health Minister Simon...
View ArticleIFA to host farm finance meeting in Tuam
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Irish Farmers’ Association is hosting a meeting this evening in Tuam to discuss farm finance. The event will address issues relating to farm finance, and the impact of the...
View ArticleNewly ordained Bohermore man to celebrate first mass in city
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A newly ordained priest will be given his first appointment by Bishop of Galway Martin Drennan in the coming weeks. Bohermore-native Daniel Gallagher was ordained at a special...
View ArticleNo agreement reached on free parking in county towns
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There is to be no change in paid parking rates across the county. It follows a lengthy debate on the matter at County Hall today where four alternative options were considered....
View ArticleGalway outshining all others in bid to secure flood funding
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway County Council is outshining every other county in its efforts to deal with future flooding by drawing down available funding for various schemes. That’s according to...
View ArticleNUI Galway development to provide 430 students beds
The green light has been given for the provision of the addition of almost 430 beds at the NUI Galway campus – but planners have ordered they cannot be used as holiday lettings during the summer...
View ArticleCouncillors rezone derelict Spinnaker hotel site
City councillors have paved the way for a new hotel or residential development on the site of the derelict Spinnaker House Hotel in Knocknacarra. A submission by owner Clearwater Ventures Ltd on the...
View ArticleNew Day Care Centre plan approved for Clarinbridge
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Approval has been given for a new charity Day Care Centre in Clarinbridge The Brothers of Charity has been granted planning permission to change a residential unit into a Day...
View ArticleHouseholders urged to offer accommodation to students
NUI Galway is hosting an information evening this week for property owners who are interested in renting to students. The event will provide free advice and information on how a person can earn up to...
View ArticleGo ahead for new business in the heart of Ballinasloe
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The county council has approved a new commercial development in the heart of Ballinasloe. Nwe Lay Tin has been granted planning permission to demolish an existing derelict...
View Article2020 team gets to work following Capital of Culture victory
The Galway 2020 team is getting to work following Galway’s designation as European Capital of Culture for the year 2020. Over the coming weeks, the team will regroup and come up with a county-wide...
View ArticleGovernment plan to focus on balancing housing demand in Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway has been highlighted as one of the key areas where the government has set an objective to balance housing demand and supply. It’s part of the Government’s 84 point...
View ArticleCounty to push for share of benefits following 2020 success
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The county council is to form focused committees to ensure each district can share the benefits of Galway’s 2020 success. If follows a proposal from Loughrea area councillor...
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