1,000 student bed spaces to be created in €75m plan
A UK investment fund is planning to purchase up to five sites in Galway City to create bed spaces for 1,000 students in a €75 million plan. Ziggurat is already in negotiations to purchase two sites,...
View ArticleCouncillor fails to declare €146k earned from local authority contracts
A Galway City councillor and businessman has not declared tens of thousands of euro worth of local authority contracts – despite being obliged to do so. Pragmatica, the company of Fine Gael’s Pearce...
View ArticleLifeguards in Kinvara and rescue teams praised for efforts to rescue kayakers
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Lifeguards at Trácht beach in Kinvara and the RNLI are being praised for their efforts in rescuing a father and son who got into difficulty in the water yesterday afternoon....
View ArticleForensic examination following collision between pedestrian and motorbike in...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardaí are carrying out a forensic examination on the R336 road in Spiddal this morning (22/7) following a collision between a pedestrian and a motorcyclist last night. The...
View ArticleHigh Court hears nurse died following delay in UHG smear test result
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The High Court has heard that a nurse died following a five-month delay in smear test results from UHG. Bridget Gillard, a mother of 3 from Bonniconlon in Mayo, attended her GP...
View ArticleConcerns over antisocial behaviour and littering at Annaghdown Pier
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Residents in the Annaghdown area have raised concerns over littering and anti-social behaviour at Annaghdown pier. County councillor Mary Hoade says she’s been contacted in...
View ArticleLocal businesses urged to develop internet presence
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Local businesses are urged to avail of a scheme to help them trade online. Minister for Communications and Galway-Roscommon T.D, Denis Naughten says Irish consumers spend 850...
View ArticleNo set road safety plan for Oranmore Athenry district following meeting
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There is no set plan as yet to tackle road safety in the Oranmore-Athenry Municipal District. It follows a meeting between council officials and local representatives today....
View ArticleGreen light for Inis Meain guest suite development
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans for additional guest accommodation suites and a reception area with restaurant facilities on the Aran Islands have been given the go-ahead. The project is led by Ruairi...
View ArticleFundraising underway abroad for new educational centre in Connemara
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Fundraising efforts are underway for a new educational and community centre in Connemara. The county council recently approved plans to demolish a vacant house at Tullycross,...
View ArticleArts Festival attracts major interest from overseas visitors
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Arts festival chief John Crumlish says the Galway International Arts Festival has seen a significant surge in interest from overseas visitors since its rebrand. The festival...
View ArticleAthletes return in triumph from European Transplant & Dialysis Games
Galway’s two representatives distinguished themselves as Transplant Team Ireland came home with a staggering 21 gold, 19 silver and 29 bronze medals from the ninth European Transplant & Dialysis...
View ArticleCouncil’s vow over outdoor staffing levels
A commitment has been given to try and retain the same amount of Galway County Council outdoor staff who are vital in the provision of essential maintenance works. Senior officials have been urged to...
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Supermac’s boss secures Renville House for €3.2 million
The magnificent 19th Century Renville House in Oranmore has been purchased by Supermac’s boss and hotelier Pat McDonagh for €3.2 million at auction. The property, which is set on 135 acres overlooking...
View ArticleSerious traffic delays in Clarinbridge following multi-vehicle crash
Motorists are being advised to expect serious traffic delays in Clarinbridge due a road traffic crash in the village. It’s understood a number of vehicles were involved in an incident near Clarinbridge...
View ArticleCall for waste water treatment infrastructure to support county’s future...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are calls for a new waste water treatment facility to serve East Galway and the industrial corridor between the city and Athenry town. Galway Oireachtas members held a...
View ArticleGalway has biggest drop in Garda reserves nationwide
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It’s been revealed that Galway has experienced the biggest drop in Garda Reserve numbers nationwide. That’s according to figures released by the Department of Justice to Fianna...
View ArticleResidents concerned over noisy manholes in Loughrea
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-Elderly people living at Main Street in Loughrea are having difficulty sleeping due to noisy manholes. That’s according to Loughrea area Fine Gael councillor Michael Moegie Maher...
View ArticleEast Galway school runs out of pupils
The decimation of rural areas has resulted in a school in East Galway not having a single junior infant enrolled for the start of the new term in September. Five years ago there were 96 pupils...
View ArticleLack of funding marks end of the road for Cinemobile
The Galway-based Cinemobile – which has travelled the length and breadth of the country for the past 15 years – has reached the end of the road. The Board of the company behind the mobile 100-seater...
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