Gort Gardaí investigate theft of copper ESB cable
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardaí in Gort are investigating the theft of copper cable from the ESB over the past week. The theft of about 15 thousand metres of cable was carried out in the Gort and...
View ArticleRural Galway communities urged to set up text alert schemes
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Rural communities across the county are being urged to set up a community alert texting system in a bid to avoid being targetted for burglaries. Garda figures show a 35 percent...
View ArticleCounty council to appoint contractor for seizure of wandering horses
Galway Bay fm newsroom – It’s hoped a contract will be awarded in the next three weeks for the seizure of wandering horses around the county. The county Joint Policing Committee heard that the local...
View ArticleRefusal for hostel at former Anglo bank in city
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The higher planning authority has upheld a decision to refuse permission for a hostel in the city centre. Connacht Accommodation Limited was originally refused planning...
View ArticleGalway Garda division down six staff over past decade
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway Garda division is down six people due to staffing cuts over the past decade. Chief Superintendent Tom Curley revealed the figure when questioned on resources at this...
View ArticleFormer Galway doctor accused of professional misconduct in pub row
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A former UHG junior doctor has been accused of professional misconduct over a row which occured at a city pub in 2011. It’s alleged Vikas Gobin tried to headbutt a pub bouncer...
View ArticleDepartment to provide funds for special school in Connemara
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A special school in Connemara is set to get new accommodation. Tí Nan Dooley in Carraroe has 8 pupils, a principal and a special needs teacher and is under the patronage of...
View ArticleRight turn ban at busy city junction to be retained
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The plan to re-open the city’s Lough Atalia and College roads as two-way from Saturday is going ahead, however some elements of the previous traffic management plan will...
View ArticleThousands of people expected in Athenry for major farming event
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Athenry is set for a major economic boost this weekend as thousands of farmers descend on the town for the Sheep2015 event. Organised by Teagasc, Sheep2015 is aimed at farmers...
View ArticleBrothers who founded Galway Clinic reach settlement in High Court case
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Two brothers have reached a settlement in a dispute over a company that owns half of the Galway Clinic in Doughiska. Chicago-based Joesph Sheehan brought the case against his...
View ArticleTaoiseach due to visit Connemara early next month
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, is expected to visit Connemara in early July. A number of engagements have been provisionally pencilled in…at Kylemore Abbey, Rosmuc and Rossaveal....
View ArticleMore time sought to build new Clifden school
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An extension on planning permission is being sought for a new building for Clifden Community School. The school’s Board of Management has applied to the County Council for more...
View Article€100,000 for Galway community networks
Up to €100,000 is being made available to Galway City and County Councils for their Public Participation Networks. Minister for the Environment, Alan Kelly has announced central funding of €2.48...
View ArticleKnocknacarra Educate Together school to get more space
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Planning approval has been given for the temporary use of an office in Rahoon as a school. John Feeney has been given 5-year planning permission for temporary use of part of...
View ArticleGroup suggests Apple i-Way between Athenry and Sligo
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Apple is being encouraged to sponsor a greenway between Athenry and Sligo. Several groups have lodged submissions to the planning application by Apple for a new 850 million...
View ArticleGalway ahead of EU targets for electrical waste management
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway has surpassed EU targets for electrical waste management. According to the compliance scheme known as ‘WEEE Ireland,’ almost 16 hundred tonnes of electrical waste was...
View ArticleFianna Fail’s Donagh Killlilea becomes new Cathaoirleach of Tuam District
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Fianna Fáil councillor, Donagh Killilea has been chosen as the new Cathaoirleach of Tuam Municipal District. He was voted into the role unanimously at a meeting of the district...
View ArticleConnacht sign Ireland qualified Api Pewhairangi from rugby league
Connacht Rugby has announced the signing of Ireland qualified Api Pewhairangi (23). Pewhairangi played rugby union as a youth in Manawatu but switched to rugby league at the age of 17, when he moved to...
View ArticleCandlelit vigil for victims of Berkeley tragedy to take place in city
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A candlelit vigil in memory of the Irish students who were killed in a balcony collapse in Berkeley, California will take place in the city next week. (24/6) It’s organised by...
View ArticleGalway man questioned over UK murder
A 36-year-old Galway man has been questioned by police in England in connection with a violent murder. The man – who is understood to have a county address – was arrested at Holyhead ferry port in...
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