‘Carrot and stick’ sentence for thief caught red-handed
A solicitor suggested to a judge that his client get the “carrot and stick” treatment so that he would seek rehabilitation for his drug and alcohol addictions on his release from prison rather than go...
View Article30kph speed limit to be introduced in Galway City estates
Speed limits of 30 kilometres per hour (under 19mph) are set to become a reality in city estates across the city before the end of the year. The Road Traffic Special Speed Limit City Bye-Laws will be...
View ArticleGardai probe aggravated burglary in Rosscahill
Gardai are appealing for witnesses following an aggravated burglary this afternoon in Rosscahill. Gardaí are searching for a car which they believe may have been involved in the incident, which...
View ArticleWarning over selfie-related injuries
Four people in Galway fractured their wrists in one week last year while taking selfies. The finding published in the Irish Medical Journal reveals that the injuries were incurred on the opposite wrist...
View ArticleTeen mugger jailed for stab attack on student
A knife-wielding mugger who stabbed a young student in the abdomen while trying to rob his phone, has been sentenced to six years in prison with the final year suspended. The accused, who cannot be...
View ArticleCity woman restores old desk to win Late Late Show antiques slot
There’s something very satisfying about repairing something old and broken and making it as good as new – at least, Galway city native Regina Pinel certainly thinks so! The 45-year-old grandmother from...
View ArticleNo answers from Council on probe into parking meter ‘irregularities’
Galway City Council officials are still refusing to comment on claims that “irregularities” with Pay and Display parking meters could have cost the local authority up to €1 million. The matter was...
View ArticleGardaí appeal for help in missing woman case
Gardaí are appealing for help in locating a woman who is missing from Manchester, but is thought to be currently in Galway. Interpol contacted Galway Gardaí about the missing woman after her family...
View ArticleCarraroe secures €1m investment in social housing
Carraroe has secured almost €1 million in investment in social housing under the Government’s “Rebuilding Ireland” scheme. The investment will see the construction of six new two-bedroom apartments in...
View ArticleMissing Manchester woman found safe and well in Galway
A woman who had been missing from the Manchester area has been located safe and well in Galway. 75-year-old Cloragh Tierney, who had been missing since Saturday, June 3rd, was last seen last Sunday...
View ArticleGardai investigate possible link between school break-ins
Gardai are following a number of lines of inquiry following a break-in at St Mary’s College in Ballygar. The secondary school was broken into at around 2am on Friday, during the first week of the State...
View ArticleCity officials urged to outline plan for Ballinfoile centre
City officials are being urged to provide clarity on when the long awaiting Ballinfoile centre will finally open. The facility was officially opened by the city Mayor last year but has yet to be used...
View ArticleCouncillors call for reduced speed limits
Transport Infrastructure Ireland is being urged to review its speed limits at a number of key junctions in Oranmore. A number of mapped changes were presented to Oranmore/Athenry councillors at this...
View ArticleNew students face futile search for accommodation
The Leaving Cert hasn’t even drawn to a close yet – but already hundreds of Galway students are set to be disappointed….because they face a futile search for college accommodation in the city this...
View ArticleSpectacular Atlantic home faces demolition threat
A spacious house with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean – being built without planning permission on the picturesque, uninhabited Omey Island – could face a demolition order from Galway County...
View ArticleNeeson gets on board as D-Day looms for Quiet Man station
There are less than two weeks remaining until D-Day for Ballyglunin Railway Station – that is the target date set to raise enough funds so that the roof of the world-famous structure can be replaced....
View ArticleCllr describes UHG gynaecology waiting lists as ‘outrageous’
A city councillor has claimed the numbers of women on long-term waiting lists for gynaecology services at UHG have reached outrageous levels. Sinn Fein’s Mairead Farrell said figures for last month...
View ArticleWestern side of city is most expensive rental location in Galway
Galway city west is the most expensive place to rent a property, according to the latest report from the Residential Tenancies Board. The average monthly rent in areas such as Salthill and Knocknacarra...
View ArticleCensus figures record 125,000 in county’s labour force
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Latest Census figures show there were over 125,000 people in the labour force in the county in April of last year. The labour force participation rate in the county was 61.3%,...
View ArticleMinister urged to speed up new ambulance base for Merlin Park
Health Minister Simon Harris has been urged to speed up the delivery of a new ambulance base for Merlin Park Hospital. Galway West Fianna Fáil Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív has said a temporary building, which...
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