Newly retired Bishop Drennan announces his last diocesan changes
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Bishop Martin Drennan has announced a series of diocesan changes as he departs from his role after 11 years. Bishop Drennan retired on Friday on health grounds. The diocesan...
View ArticleBishop of Galway post may remain vacant for a year
The Bishop of Galway position may remain vacant for a year following the retirement of Bishop Martin Drennan. A new administrator for the Galway, Kilfenora and Kilmacduagh diocese will be appointed in...
View ArticleSite works for return of Ó Conaire statue to Eyre Square
Site investigation works are to be carried out at Eyre Square tomorrow in preparation for the return of the Padraic O’Conaire statue. The original statue was moved to Galway City Museum over ten years...
View ArticleJobs Minister describes Galway as ‘easy sell’ for investment
The Jobs Minister says Galway is an ‘easy sell’ in terms of foreign direct investment. Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor was speaking at the announcement of 100 new jobs in the city today by Australian...
View ArticleMoycullen parish priest to take charge of Galway Diocese until new Bishop...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Moycullen’s parish priest is to take charge of Galway Diocese until a new Bishop of Galway is appointed. At a meeting of the Diocesan College of Consulters last evening Canon...
View ArticleStudent apartment block on market for €1.55m
A block of 11 student apartments directly across from GMIT in the city has come on the market for €1.55 million. Galway-based agents BV Commercial are handling the sale of Ceann Boirne property, which...
View ArticleCarraroe included in national commemoration of 1916 leader Roger Casement
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Roger Casement’s contribution to the people of Connemara will be commemorated at a special event today. It’s part of a nationwide series of events to mark the 100th anniversary...
View ArticleNew Galway diocese administrator to be mentored by retired Bishop Martin Drennan
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The new administrator of the Galway diocese says he’ll rely on the advice of retired Bishop Martin Drennan as he takes on his new role. Moycullen parish priest Canon Michael...
View ArticleMoylough and Killimor wastewater treatment plants to be made more...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Irish Water will save over €20,000 a year in operational costs by using environmentally friendly processes at the Moylough and Killimor Wastewater Treatment Plants. A sludge...
View ArticleWhere is the state care for my tragic son?
As friends of a man left with severe brain damage after a random attack released almost 5,000 balloons in Tuam at the weekend, the young man’s father has spoken of his disappointment at the lack of...
View ArticleLate heartbreak for Galway ladies footballers
Donegal 3-15 Galway 4-11 GALWAY exited the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies SFC in heartbreaking fashion on Monday, as a last gasp Yvonne McMonagle point, following a controversially awarded free, proved the...
View ArticleCelebrating half a century of co-operative spirit
The 50th anniversary of a game-changing moment for the dairy industry in the county – which saw the development of co-operative milk processing facilities in Kilconnell – was marked with a gathering of...
View ArticleA vital month for the sheep sector
GALWAY sheep farmers are hoping that the first drop in lamb prices that started to click in last week won’t continue through the month of August. IFA sheep representatives are ‘hopeful’ that a strong...
View ArticleSupport sought for Ballinasloe jobs initiative
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Roscommon Galway TD is seeking support for a jobs initiative in Ballinasloe. Deputy Eugene Murphy is working to establish a joint focus group between Roscommon and Galway...
View ArticleFire crews tackle overnight blaze at city pub
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Fire crews were called out in the early hours of this morning to tackle a blaze at a pub in the west end of the city. Emergency services arrived at the scene at Dominick Street...
View Article4.4 million euro for NUI Galway-led research projects
Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway-led research projects have received almost €4.4 million in funding from Science Foundation Ireland. Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Mary...
View ArticleSouth Galway set to benefit from Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The South Galway region is gearing up for a major influx of visitors ahead of Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann, which gets underway in Ennis on Sunday week. Over 400 thousand people...
View ArticleGalway Councillor to meet Department of Transport over school transport concerns
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A county councillor is meeting with the Department of Transport around now to discuss concerns over school transport in the Annaghdown, Corrandulla and Corofin areas....
View ArticleHIQA concerned over infection prevention management at Portiuncula Hospital
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new HIQA reports show there needs to be better hand hygiene practices at three regional hospitals. The body says it’s not confident in infection prevention management at...
View ArticleCredit Unions grow in strength
A credit union based in Tuam has now become the largest of its kind in the country after merging with another stand-alone credit union in the immediate area. St Jarlath’s Credit Union in Tuam has now...
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