‘Ugly’ perspex cover replaced on Browne Doorway
The replacement of the “gross and ugly” perspex surround on the Browne Doorway has been welcomed by local independent councillor, Terry O’Flaherty. Works have been completed and the surround which had...
View ArticleMajority of Galway people rely on cars for work and school
When it comes to travelling to work or school, Galwegians are wedded to their cars – and that’s official! Analysis of Census figures confirm two thirds of all workers in County Galway drive by car to...
View ArticleGalway International Arts Festival breaks record for ticket sales
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway International Arts Festival had a record-breaking year in terms of ticket sales and audiences. The two-week festival which ended last Sunday saw more than 210,000 people...
View ArticleDerelict Quay Street block to be brought back to life
A block of derelict buildings on Quay Street and Quay Lane are to be brought back to life as a high-end shop for Aran sweaters. Following a series of revisions to the plans ordered by Galway City...
View ArticleSunday parking charges in effect this weekend
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway city council is introducing Sunday parking charges from this weekend. Motorists, which had enjoyed free parking on-street and in car parks on Sundays up until now, will...
View ArticleFamily rescued after getting into difficulty on Lough Corrib
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A family of six has been rescued after getting into difficulty on Lough Corrib this afternoon. Corrib Mask Search and Rescue responded to a distress call shortly before noon...
View ArticleState coughs up to facilitate philanthropist’s community nursing home plan
A new €12 million community nursing home has been given the green light for Tuam – after the state played its part to back a €7 million donation from a North Galway philanthropic business man. Health...
View ArticleResidential building is on the rise – but not quickly enough
Nearly 240 houses and apartments were completed in Galway in the first three months of this year, and work began on a further 185, according to figures from the national builders’ representative group....
View ArticleGalway’s feast of racing gets off to a flyer!
Racing’s favourite festival has got off to a flyer with bumper crowds flocking to Ballybrit in the early half of the week, and punters loosening the purse strings after years of austerity. It may not...
View ArticleConsultants give thumbs up to Council merger
The expert group set up review the feasibility of a plan to amalgamate Galway City and County Councils has given its support to the proposal. However, the ‘Expert Advisory Group on Local Government...
View ArticleSpiddal native takes best dressed at Galway Races
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Spiddal native Aoife Mac Cana has been crowned best dressed at this year’s ladies day competition at the racing festival. The Best Dressed Lady Competition is sponsored by the...
View ArticleCouncil warns illegally parked caravans could be towed away
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The City Council is warning that caravans parked illegally in Salthill could be towed over the next 24 hours. The city council is issuing further written notices to the owners...
View ArticleAnger as Traveller caravans pitch up on roadside in Salthill
Nine caravans have descended on the heart of Salthill in an annual pilgrimage by Travellers to the Galway Races. One of them has been there for nine weeks, in direct contravention of the parking bylaws...
View ArticleRowing club proposal to put life back into Menlo Castle
A new proposal has been brought forward that would see the creation of a city rowing club combined with the conservation of Menlo Castle and the creation of a waterside greenway. Plans were recently...
View ArticleRethink needed on Sunday parking charges, says councillor
Free parking on Sundays in pay-and-display areas of the city comes to an end this weekend with warnings being issued that the move could impact seriously on the local retail trade. Last November at...
View ArticleMatchgoers warned of travel disruptions in Dublin
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Matchgoers are being warned of increased travel disruption in Dublin City Centre this weekend due to ongoing Luas works. From 8pm on Friday evening Aston Quay and Burgh Quay...
View ArticleOral hearing in Autumn for service area for M6 and M17/18
An oral hearing will be held in the autumn into proposals for a new motorway service area on the M6 near Oranmore. The plans have come in for heated criticism in the past from members of Galway County...
View ArticleCourts Service report outlines waiting times for hearings in Galway
The average waiting time for domestic violence barring order and protection order applications to be heard in Galway jumped from one week to four weeks in the space of a year, according to new figures...
View ArticleIncrease of 2,400 families in Galway over past five years
There are over 2,400 more families living in Galway than five years ago, which marked a 4% increase, much higher than the national average, according to the latest Census analysis. The breakdown of...
View ArticleChildren and teens waiting over a year for psychological assessment
More than half of the children and teenagers in Galway on a list for a psychological assessment have been waiting over a year for treatment. New figures supplied to the Connacht Tribune reveal there...
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