Concerns about Parkmore traffic congestion
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Traffic congestion at Parkmore, just outside the city, needs to be tackled ‘now rather than later.’ That’s according to City Labour Councillor, Niall McNelis. Both the city and...
View ArticleBarna postmistress to run as candidate in general election
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A post mistress from Galway is today launching a bid to become a TD. Seona O’Fegan is one of 8 candidates who’ll be standing as Post Office candidates in the general election....
View ArticleSome progress in dispute over pay for Galway care workers
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Industrial action involving Brothers of Charity and Ability West staff in Galway and Roscommon has been postponed pending further talks with the Health Service Executive....
View ArticleReport recommends anti-discrimination training for NUI Galway staff
NUI Galway’s gender equality taskforce has recommended that senior staff at the university should undergo bias training to counteract discrimination against women. A progress report put together by the...
View ArticleMore than 300 Galway speeding cases thrown out
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Almost 360 motorists in Galway had speeding charges against them struck out because summons were not served by Gardai. The cases fell over a three-month period this year...
View ArticleTransport Minister to meet residents affected by planned city bypass
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Homeowners affected by plans for a bypass of Galway city will meet with the Transport Minister tomorrow. (24/6) The meeting has been organised by Fine Gael T.D Brian Walsh and...
View ArticleKnocknacarra residents object to planned commercial development
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Objections to a proposed commercial development in Knocknacarra are due to be made by a number of concerned local residents. They are concerned that the proposed development at...
View ArticleRetail representative group objects to Athenry discount foodstore
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans for a discount store in Athenry have hit a stumbling block. RGDATA – the representative association for independent grocery shops, convenience stores and supermarkets in...
View ArticleNUI Galway accepts taskforce recommendations on gender equality
Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway has accepted a series of recommendations made by a taskforce to safeguard against gender inequality at the university. A progress report put together by the task...
View ArticleAthenry Co-op Mart plans mixed use development
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Athenry Co-op Livestock Mart has plans to develop a mixed-use commercial building. It’s seeking planning permission to build more than 800 square metres of retail shopping...
View ArticleEdward Square buisnesses concerned over Dunnes Stores entrance closure
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Some businesses have raised concerns that their sales are suffering due to the closure of the Dunnes Stores entrance at Edward Square in the city. The entrance to the Eyre...
View Article195 repossession cases due in Galway court this week
Galway Bay fm newsroom – 195 repossession cases are due to come before the circuit court in Galway this week. That’s according to Renua County Councillor, James Charity who says that families are being...
View ArticleCampaigners to seek meeting with Minister over North Connemara ambulance crisis
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Campaigners are to seek an urgent meeting with the Minister for Health in a bid to address what they describe as an ambulance crisis in North Connemara. The group formed in...
View ArticleProposal to consider using Galway Courthouse as future arts space
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway West TD has suggested that Galway Courthouse could be used as a future arts space for the city. Labour TD Derek Nolan claims the courts service is in discussion with...
View ArticleTransport Minister postpones meeting with residents on city bypass plans
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A meeting between the Transport Minister and Galway residents affected by the planned city bypass has been postponed. Homeowners were due to meet with Minister Paschal Donohue...
View ArticleGardai investigate vandalism to public toilets at Inverin beach
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardai are investigating the vandalism of the public toilets located at Trá Mór in Inverin. The incident occurred between 10.30 last night and 9.15 this morning. It’s...
View ArticleSeanad hears call to address North West Connemara ambulance crisis
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The government has been urged to provide a breakdown of ambulance response times in the North-West Connemara area. The matter was raised in the Seanad today by Sinn Fein...
View Article30 new jobs at city eLearning company
Galway Bay fm newsroom – 30 new jobs are being created in the city by eLearning company, EssentialSkillz. The firm, which is based at Ballybrit, plans to double its workforce over the next 2 years. The...
View ArticleCity vigil for victims of Berkeley tragedy
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 this evening. It’s organised by a...
View ArticlePapal Nuncio to visit Headford on Friday
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Papal Nuncio Archbishop Dr. Charles John Brown will visit Headford on Friday. He’s to mark the 150th anniversary of the building of the church in the town. He will be chief...
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