UHG most overcrowded hospital in the country
UHG is today the most overcrowded hospital in the country, with 43 people waiting on trolleys for admission to the facility. The HSE says the Emergency Department is extremely busy and it’s advising...
View ArticleSpecial meeting to discuss Clarinbridge traffic calming
A special meeting of the Oranmore/Athenry municipal district will take place tomorrow to discuss a proposed traffic calming plan for Clarinbridge. The meeting has been requested by Councillor Martina...
View ArticleGalway schools take five of top places in West in survey
Galway secondary schools have taken five of the top places in Connacht’s Top 10, including numbers one and two, in a survey carried out by the Sunday Independent. The results on the eight-year analysis...
View ArticleTraffic returns to normal following crash near Oranmore
A man has been taken to hospital as a precaution following a two car crash near Oranmore village. The incident happened shortly after 8 this morning at the junction of the R338 with the N18 Limerick...
View ArticleClybaun ‘superpub’ plans refused by city council
A proposal for a pub and commercial development in Knocknacarra has been turned down by the city council. Highcross Developments has been refused planning permission for the development which would...
View ArticleFormer mayor brands Irish Water a ‘disaster’ for repairs
A former mayor of Galway City has branded Irish Water a “disaster” in dealing with complaints and leaks repairs. Councillor Frank Fahy (FG) said he had reported a leak to the utility at Christmas, and...
View ArticleNew proposal to elevate Leisureland as theatre venue
Galway City Council is looking to raise the roof of Leisureland hall and introduce new catering and bar facilities in a bid to increase its attractiveness for theatre and concert use. Local authority...
View ArticleAIDS West to offer free HIV testing
AIDS West are to provide free HIV testing in the city on a monthly basis, starting tomorrow. The free confidential tests will be carried out in light of a new report which reveals that HIV is on the...
View ArticleMan who died at Ros a Mhíl Harbour named
The man who died in a workplace accident at Ros a Mhil Harbour last evening has been named as Donegal native Terry Toland. An inspector for the Health and Safety Authority will today examine the scene...
View ArticleCouncillor brands playgrounds an ‘unmitigated disaster’
The City Council has been criticised over “unacceptable” delays in refurbishing the children’s playground at Toft Park in Salthill. The playground has been fenced off since the end of September, and...
View Article2020 projects should create jobs for unemployed locals
A social clause ensuring unemployed Galway builders are hired to work on big publicly-funded construction projects in the city is being advanced. Social clauses in Galway City Council procurement...
View ArticleCall for ban on hair braiders in city’s pedestrianised zone
A ban on casual traders offering hair braiding on the city’s streets has been proposed. Labour Party city councillor, Billy Cameron said the ‘new Irish’ were engaging in the practice of offering hair...
View ArticlePublic meeting to discuss plans for hardstand in Westside
A public meeting will be held in Westside this weekend to discuss plans to build a new hardstand in the area. The meeting is being organised by Independent Councillor Mike Cubbard. The City Council is...
View ArticleTV gold – Klondike returns for second series
The award-winning bilingual drama tracing the path of nineteenth century Irish emigrants to the gold rush regions of north-west Canada will return for a second series to TG4 this Wednesday. An Klondike...
View ArticleFresh appeal for information on Kinvara hit and run
Gardaí have renewed an appeal for information about a hit and run incident in Kinvara earlier this month, which left a man badly injured. The 67-year old was walking on the correct side of the road at...
View ArticleAthenry schools closed due to major water outage
A number of schools in the Athenry area are closed today due to a major water outage in the area. It comes as households and businesses in the Athenry, Clarinbridge and Kilcolgan areas are still...
View ArticleCCTV footage examined after fight at service station
Gardaí are examining CCTV footage as part of their investigation into a fight at a service station in the city involving a large number of people. A number of vehicles pulled up at the Applegreen...
View ArticleFive Galway water supplies taken off EPA ‘risk list’
Five water supplies across the county have been removed from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Remedial Action List. The schemes are Ballyconneely Public Supply, Carraroe Public Water Supply,...
View ArticleRetired official gives evidence in Ballinasloe Lotto dispute
A retired official from the National Lottery says he has no recollection of telling a winner to get family members to sign the ticket to avoid gift tax. He was giving evidence to the High Court in a...
View ArticleO Cuiv slams Rural Action Plan for ignoring parishes
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway West TD Eamon O Cuiv has been assured that a Government plan aimed at rejuvenating rural Ireland will unlock the potential of local parishes and communities. The scheme...
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