Man hospitalised after Forster Street incident
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A man who was involved in an incident in the city centre last evening which resulted in the closure of Forster Street has been hospitalised. It’s understood the man first...
View ArticleGalway clinical director says there is a lack of services for child abuse...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The clinical director of Galway Child and Adolescent Sexual Assault Treatment Service says there is a lack of services for child abuse victims. Dr. Joanne Nelson says services...
View ArticleFlooding concerns as several county rivers continue to rise; boil water...
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are increased flooding concerns as several county rivers continue to rise There are fears of severe flooding in Portumna as the level of water in the River Shannon...
View ArticleSituation remains grave across Galway as county rivers continue to rise
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The situation across Galway remains grave this afternoon in the wake of Storm Desmond as the counties rivers continue to swell. The Army is working in Portumna and Ballinasloe...
View ArticleSerious flooding concerns as county rivers continue to rise
Serious concerns are being expressed this afternoon in the wake of Storm Desmond as the county’s rivers continue to swell. The Shannon, Clare and Suck rivers are rising as crews struggle to contain the...
View ArticleRed Cross to distribute bottled water in south and east of county
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Red Cross is this afternoon (7/12) distributing bottled water in Kiltormer as a result of a boil water notice. Serious concerns are being expressed this afternoon in the...
View ArticleNUIG awarded more than a million euro for schizophrenia research
Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway has been awarded a European Grant worth more than a million euro towards its study on treatment for schizophrenia. It’s being given a European Research Council...
View ArticleIFA calls on ministers to visit flooded land in Galway
The Irish Farmers Association is calling on the OPW Minister, Simon Harris and Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney to come to the west to see for themselves the devastation that flooding is causing....
View ArticleCabinet to discuss emergency flood funding
It’s understood the Cabinet will discuss emergency funding for areas affected by floods following Storm Desmond. The Minister of State for the Office for Public Works, Simon Harris, says he will brief...
View ArticleCounty roads remain closed due to flooding
A number of roads around the county remain closed or impassable today as flood waters remain or in some cases rise. The routes which remain closed include many local roads in south Galway and the...
View ArticlePlanning authority urged to make decision on Dunkellin flood scheme
Galway Bay fm newsroom – An Bord Pleanála is being urged to make an immediate decision on the Dunkellin Flood Relief Project as large parts of the county remain flooded today. The higher planning...
View ArticleMotorists urged to avoid damaging homes further with flood water
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The county council is urging people to avoid using local roads while flood waters continues to rise. Director of Services, Liam Gavin says many motorists are causing further...
View ArticlePlea for volunteers as peak of flooding looms
Volunteers are being sought in parts of the county to help stem the rise of flood water. Peak flooding is expected to hit many areas such as Caherlea and Lisheenavalla in the next twelve hours. However...
View ArticleNew high observation mental health area opens at UHG
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A new high observation area has been opened at the Department of Psychiatry at University Hospital Galway. Station C is a purpose-built, 6-bedded high observation area located...
View ArticleSpecial city mass to remember deceased members of Travelling community
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A special remembrance mass for deceased members of the Travelling community will take place in the city this evening. The event is organised by Galway Traveller Movement to...
View ArticleUltimatum to Galway politicians to declare interests
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A county councillor is issuing an ultimatum to politicians in Galway who have not disclosed directorships to do so now. Councillor James Charity says that he carried out his...
View ArticleGalway businesses affected by flooding set to benefit from €5m national fund
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Taoiseach’s confirmed an emergency fund for small businesses in Galway and across the country that have suffered flood damage and were unable to get insurance. The 5...
View ArticleThe latest on road flooding across the county
Galway County Council advises that people should avoid any unnecessary travel, due to the severe flooding throughout the county. If travelling is essential, please exercise the utmost caution, obey all...
View ArticleGalway Revenue settlements total €800,000
Four Galway names have appeared on the latest Revenue Tax Defaulters List making settlements totalling more than €800,000. A medical consultant from Bushypark topped the list in Galway for the period...
View ArticleCity councillor appeals for use of ‘breakthrough’ Cystic Fibrosis therapy
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A city councillor is appealing to the Health Minister, Leo Varadkar, to step in to allow a ‘breakthrough’ therapy for cystic fibrosis to be used in Ireland. Independent...
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