Temporary theatres will not be ready to open before January
It will be next January at the earliest before two temporary operating theatres open in Merlin Park Hospital – and concerns have been expressed over whether they will require planning permission. The...
View ArticleStatus Red ‘Ophelia’ weather warning for Galway
Met Eireann has issued a STATUS RED weather warning for Galway. The forecaster is warning that ex-Hurricane Ophelia is expected to bring severe winds and storm conditions from Monday. It’s advising...
View ArticleBus Éireann cancels school bus services due to Ophelia
School Transport Scheme services operated by Bus Éireann in Galway will not operate on Monday due to Met Éireann’s Status Red weather warning for ex-Hurricane Ophelia. A statement reads: “Parents,...
View ArticleNational Emergency Group: Potential ‘life-threatening’ weather conditions
UPDATED 18:10 The National Emergency Coordination Group has warned of potentially “life-threatening” weather conditions and advised against all unnecessary travel on Monday, to stay away from coastal...
View ArticleOphelia: Stay updated with our social media channels
Ex-Hurricane Ophelia’s impact is a constantly developing story, therefore to stay up-to-the-minute, please monitor our social media channels. Read back over the news feeds to Sunday morning for news in...
View ArticleFallen trees lead to road closures around Galway
Update from Galway County Council: These incidents will be prioritised and will be dealt with when it is safe to do so. It is probable that most of these will not be dealt with until tomorrow, so all...
View ArticlePower to be restored to many Galway customers today
Galway Bay fm newsroom – ESB crews are on the ground and at substations across the county this morning trying to restore power to about 4,000 customers. Gusts of up to 150 kilometres an hour from Storm...
View ArticleMost county roads cleared after storm
Galway Bay fm newsroom– The Chief Executive of Galway county council said crews have been out since early morning today to clear up to 40 roads which were impacted by Storm Ophelia. Several county...
View Article2,500 students graduating from NUI Galway this week
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Over 2,500 students are graduating from NUI Galway during this week’s Autumn Conferring Ceremonies Degrees, Higher Diplomas and Masters will be awarded to students from the...
View ArticleAngry TD calls for fair Garda allocation for Galway
Galway has received one of the smallest allocations of new Gardaí in the past three years – even though it serves one of the most populated Garda Divisions in the country, Independent TD Noel Grealish...
View ArticleApple data centre faces further delays as court appeal sought
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Commercial Court has heard this afternoon that two objectors to the Apple Data Centre in Athenry want to appeal last week’s decision by the court which paved the way for...
View ArticleAppeals Board turns down bar and restaurant plan for Knocknacara
Plans to provide a commercial development along with a bar and restaurant at the junction of the Clybaun Road and Western Distributor Road have been refused by the higher planning authority. Earlier...
View ArticleNew levy could spur action on Galway’s derelict sites
Last week’s Budget hike in the vacant and derelict sites levy from 3% to 7% could help to get the city over the line in terms of ‘putting cranes back in the sky and boots on the ground’, according to a...
View ArticleAnger over Council’s failure to address illegal dumping
A city councillor has accused City Hall of neglecting law-abiding residents in a Ballybane housing estate who have had to deal with mounting health hazards as a result of illegal dumping. Speaking at a...
View ArticlePlans progressing for film studios at Galway Airport
Galway’s two local authorities have begun the process of turning Galway Airport into a creative media hub. As joint owners of the Carnmore facility, Galway City Council and Galway County have invited...
View ArticleHousing project helps young people at risk of homelessness
It’s between the ages of 18 and 25 that most of us figure out what life is all about – we make our mistakes, we learn from them and we develop the skills we need to stand on our own two feet. It’s in...
View ArticlePlan for 60-bed nursing home at former Warwick Hotel
Plans to develop a 60-bed nursing home on the site of the derelict Warwick Hotel in Salthill are under consideration by Galway City Council. Rushmany Homes – which already operates Rushmore Nursing...
View ArticleCouncil chiefs slammed for 48hr wait to act on Ophelia ‘Red Alert’
Local residents and business owners have launched a stinging attack on Galway City Council management’s handling of Ex-Hurricane Ophelia – after the local authority decided not to supply sandbags....
View ArticleCompromise reached in dispute over Christmas Market
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A resolution has been reached in a long dispute between local taxi drivers and the organisers of the Christmas Market at Eyre Square. It follows a special mediation meeting...
View ArticleStorm Brian: Army and Council crews deploy aquadam and sandbags
Galway City Council has put its temporary flood barrier in place at the Spanish Arch ahead of the arrival of Storm Brian. A high tide is forecast for tomorrow morning around 6am with a medium risk of...
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