Deal close but not finalised on Aer Arann islands services
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-While a deal is understood to be close with Aer Arann continuing air services to the Arann Islands a Government spokesperson says that, conrary to other media reports, no...
View ArticlePret-a-Porter is ready to go
by Olaf Tyaransen Despite his relative youth, the inimitable Al Porter is most probably Ireland’s most suave, polished and sartorially conscious comedian. He looks as though he’s stepped directly out...
View ArticleIrish Water progresses upgrade of Leenaun treatment plant
Galway Bay Fm newsroom- Irish Water is progressing the upgrade of the water treatment plant in Leenaun. The utility has applied to the County Council for planning permission to upgrade the water...
View ArticleFears over recurrence of water contamination at city estate
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are fears that there’s been a recurrence of serious contamination of the water supply at a city estate. Earlier this year, water tankers were placed at Moyola Park...
View ArticleNew Gort to Tuam motorway bridges to be installed shortly
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The placement of three new bridges over the M6 will begin in the coming weeks as part of the construction of the Gort to Tuam motorway. (from 23 November) Permanent safety...
View ArticleResidents at city estate advised not to use water
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Irish Water has imposed a ‘Do not use water’ notices at an estate in the city amid public health concerns. Earlier this year, water tankers were placed at Moyola Park following...
View ArticleCity Council urges Government to review Housing Assistance Payments
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The City Council has unanimously agreed a motion calling on the Government to review the new Housing Assistance Payment scheme. The matter was raised at a meeting of the local...
View ArticleMedical misadventure verdict in Connemara girl inquest
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A verdict of medical misadventure has been returned at the inquest into the death of Ailbhe Conroy from Connemara, who died in Temple Street Hospital in Dublin on the 14th of...
View ArticleBudget 2016 summary
Tax cuts, welfare increases, a new childcare package and a freezing of the local property tax are among the main components of Budget 2016. Michael Noonan and Brendan Howlin have unveiled this...
View ArticleNUIG-Chinese research measures ‘wobbly’ brain matter
A team of Chinese researchers from Tsinghua University in Beijing has collaborated with an applied mathematician at NUI Galway to measure how soft brain matter really is. The researchers were able to...
View ArticleSurvey reveals 628 species on NUIG campus in 24 hours
For the second year running, NUI Galway has won the top award for most biodiverse campus at Ireland’s Intervarsity BioBlitz competition, beating off stiff competition from UL, UCC, and Maynooth...
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Abbey in fundraising drive for urgent restoration work
A major fundraising drive is being organised to restore the Abbey of St Francis Street to its original glory. The Church was built in 1836 and consecrated by Bishop of Galway Dr Laurence O’Donnell in...
View ArticleJail for man trafficked by gang to sell heroin
A 20-year-old Lithuanian man, who was trafficked into this country by a criminal gang to sell heroin on the streets of Galway, has been sentenced to eight months in prison. Polito Antanas, of no fixed...
View ArticleGalway described as ‘blackspot’ for dental care for children
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway is being described as a ‘blackspot’ in terms of dental care for school children. Up to five times more children have teeth taken out in hospital across the country under...
View ArticleHouseholds affected by boil water notices decreases despite Galway problems
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Despite boil notices remaining in place in two areas in Galway, the number of households on notices around the country is down to 6,000. Irish Water says it’s reduced the...
View ArticleAnti Austerity TD Paul Murphy to address city rally
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Anti Austerity Alliance TD Paul Murphy will address a public rally in the city next week. The controversial Deputy will discuss issues including housing, water charges,...
View ArticleMajor surge in demand for city bus services
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The demand for bus services in Galway City has experienced a major surge with an increase of over one million passenger journeys in just three years. The figure was supplied by...
View ArticleArchbishop holds the key in Tuam Stadium project!
The Archbishop of Tuam regularly gives out communion on a Sunday morning . . . but this weekend will be something of a change as he hands someone a brand new car. Archbishop Neary will not be hosting a...
View ArticleHealth Minister disputes claims about children’s dental care
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Health Minister’s disputing claims that up to 10,000 children a year are having teeth removed under general anaesthetic across the country. The figures – from the Irish...
View ArticleAverage 900 journeys a day on Galway to Dublin trains
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The fastest rail journey between Dublin and Galway in 2014 was 2 hours 18 mins, according to the National Transport Authority’s latest Rail Census. It details boarding and...
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