More than 500 submissions on Marine Institute’s plans
The Marine Institute’s planned test site off the coast of An Spidéal has attracted a wave of opposition from concerned individuals and organisations. A total of 557 submissions were lodged as part of...
View ArticleGroundswell of support for return to status quo in Galway East
The political groundswell has gathered pace to restore the old Galway East constituency to the county boundary – numerous submissions have been made to the new Boundary Commission to eliminate that...
View ArticleHundreds attend demo against Trump administration
There was a strong turnout in the city this afternoon for a demonstration against the presidency of Donald Trump. Hundreds of people gathered at Eyre Square to take part in ‘The Women’s March on...
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Inside the most expensive house sold in Galway City in 2016
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View ArticleMountbellew priest celebrates Mass on his 100th birthday
Fr Liam Kitt marked his 100th birthday by celebrating Mass attended by extended family, neighbours and friends at his home in Gratten Park, Mountbellew today. Fr Kitt, who is still hale and hearty at...
View ArticleCity officials warn that New Cemetery has no spaces left
Efforts are continuing to find a site for the city’s new graveyard . . . and it has now emerged that it may not be possible to find a suitable site within the urban boundary. City Council Chief...
View ArticleTown Hall set to welcome two millionth attendee
The Town Hall Theatre is set to pass yet another major milestone with the venue about to welcome its two millionth attendee over the coming weeks. This comes less than a year after the Town Hall...
View ArticleNew betting hall plan at Galway Racecourse
A decision is due next month on plans for a state-of-the-art new Tote building at Galway Racecourse. The existing Tote is around 40 years old and is “showing its age” according to the Race Committee,...
View ArticleWomen convicted of running brothel from city apartment
Two women have been convicted at Galway District Court for running a brothel in a city apartment. Victoria Osakpolor and Florintina Croitoru, both of 21 The Plaza Apartments, Headford Road pleaded...
View ArticleMinister hopeful of breakthrough for Galway tillage farmers
There could be a light at the end of the tunnel for Galway’s tillage farmers. OPW Minister and Galway East TD Sean Canney says he’s been in discussion with the Agriculture Minister following concerns...
View ArticleGalway writer’s Mafiosa novel making international waves
They say that good things come in threes – but that’s not the only reason that the final instalment of trilogy is already making international waves. Galway writer Catherine Doyle, who is at the...
View ArticleNUIG resorting to low-paid agency staff, says SIPTU
The “unfair and discriminatory” employment practices at NUI Galway were highlighted at a trade union conference in Dublin last week, which focused on precarious employment in higher education. SIPTU’s...
View ArticleSean Phadraic to resume residency in Eyre Square ‘in a few weeks’
Hopes are high that the Padraíc Ó Conaire replica statue will be unveiled in Eyre Square ‘in the next few weeks’. The specially-commissioned replacement statue was due to be in place by the end of the...
View ArticleFormer city dumps will not be opened for mining
Any proposal to open up the former dumps at South Park and the Riverside for the recovery of valuable materials would be a non-runner – however, Carrowbrowne would be a location that could warrant...
View ArticleGalway among highest Gaeltacht job growth areas
Údarás na Gaeltachta says Gaeltacht companies in Galway and Cork saw the highest net employment growth last year. The authority handling the development of the Gaeltacht says a total of 559 new jobs...
View ArticleGort to Tuam motorway to open ahead of schedule
The long-awaited Gort to Tuam motorway is on track to open to traffic three months ahead of schedule. The County Concil executive says the works are progressing well, and route is likely to open in...
View ArticleCouncillors support review of boundary extension contribution
The annual contribution paid by Galway City Council to Galway County Council to compensate for an historic boundary extension, should be reviewed. Several city councillors have expressed concern that...
View ArticleCouncillor fumes as brakes are applied to quest for info
A city councillor has hit out at the local authority for ‘putting the brakes on him’ over raising the issue of parking summonses that have stalled at the local District Court. Cllr Padraig Conneely...
View ArticleOvercrowding worsens at Portiuncula Hospital
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Trolley figures at the Emergency Department at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe have worsened today. There are now 32 people waiting on trolleys and on wards according to...
View ArticleNew drive to get people to lend a helping hand
A new drive to get people to enlist as volunteers with charities and community organisations will be launched this weekend The Galway City Volunteer Recruitment Fair is being held on Sunday, January 29...
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