HSE open to talks on child sex assault clinic
The HSE says it’s willing to engage with clinicians in a bid to re-instate the city-based Child and Adolescent Sexual Assault Treatment service. The Parkmore-based CASATS centre, which is the State’s...
View ArticleConcern over escalation of vandalism at city playgrounds
The escalation of vandalism at city playgrounds is being described as an extremely serious problem that needs to be urgently tackled. The City Council is being urged to investigate introducing a range...
View ArticleSick thugs put razor blades on kids’ slides
A handful of “sick thugs” are melting razor blades into children’s slides, loosening screws on swings and rubbing dog excrement into play equipment in a concerted string of attacks on playgrounds...
View ArticleColm takes World Irish Dancing title for third time
A Salthill teen danced his way to the top of the World at the weekend – for the third time. Colm Conneely’s nimble feet impressed the seven judges at the World Irish Dancing Championships in Glasgow,...
View ArticleRow fizzes over sugary drinks in hospital
Vending machines in Galway’s public hospitals continue to sell sugar-laden fizzy drinks and unhealthy snacks – despite having a healthy food initiative in place for the past two years. Vending machines...
View ArticleStudent leader warns of rise in gambling problems
Unregulated gambling apps, easy access to bookies, and late night casinos are contributing to a rise in gambling addiction among Galway students. The incoming NUIG Students Union Education Officer...
View ArticleHealthy eating guide aims to keep older people fighting fit
A new healthy eating guide for older people living independently has been produced by COPE Galway Community Catering, in partnership with Galway University Hospitals. The purpose of the booklet is to...
View ArticleParishes make increasing use of married men as deacons
The number of vocations to the priesthood in County Galway is showing a significant increase compared to a decade ago – but the clergy are not being complacent. There have been two ordinations in the...
View Article€550-million motorway will not be opened in sections
The new Gort-to-Tuam motorway is on schedule to be completed, as planned, in early 2018 and the 57-kilometre project will be opened at the one time. A spokesman for the contractors told the Connacht...
View ArticlePsychiatric Unit shortcomings pinpointed by inspection
The Mental Health Commission has identified shortcomings at the Psychiatric Unit of University Hospital Galway. The problems, which were identified following an unannounced inspection late last year,...
View ArticleNew tender advertised for Aran Island air service
Tenders have again been invited for a year round passenger air service from the mainland to and from the Aran Islands. The airport at Inverin in Connemara has been specified this time as the mainland...
View ArticleTeenage soprano Aimee is hitting the high notes
It’s onwards and upwards for award-winning teenage soprano, Aimee Banks. Moycullen’s young operatic starlet represented Ireland in the 2015 Junior Eurovision in Sofia, Bulgaria. Since then, demand has...
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Pub on wheels wows customers across the US
Normally a pub crawl involves customers making their way to several licensed premises on a night out – but one enterprising Galwayman has turned that on his head . . . by bringing his hostelry on a...
View ArticleCounty Council gets €6m to repair flood destruction
Galway County Council has received €6m out of the €8.5m it applied for from the Department of the Environment to address the damage caused by the widespread flooding. The local authority expects a...
View Article1200 Galwegians eligible to vote for Trinity Seanad panel
Galway Bay Fm newsroom-More than 1,200 people in Galway are eligible to vote in the upcoming Seanad election for the Trinity College Dublin Panel. That’s according to Senator Averil Power who says...
View ArticleConvicted killer jailed for bank card scam in city carpark
A convicted murderer asked a unsuspecting shopper for directions before stealing her bank card. Ion Nedelcu (51), Prussia Street, Dublin 7, appeared in custody before Galway District Court. He pleaded...
View ArticleLecturers at GMIT to fight merger
Lecturers at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) begin industrial action today as they resist efforts to merge with two other ITs in the north-west. TUI, the trade union, has directed its...
View ArticleCouncil set to remove ‘unauthorised’ memorial plaque
The 1916 commemorative stone unveiled in Mervue on Holy Thursday will be dug up and put into storage in the coming days, the Galway City Tribune understands. Pressure has been applied to management at...
View ArticleMan threatened to stick knife in Gardaí’s heads
A 20-year-old man has been charged with threatening to kill Gardai who arrived at his home to arrest his brother. Ryan Goldbey (20), from 78 Fana Burca, Knocknacarra, appeared in custody before Galway...
View ArticleClifden has highest driving test success rate in Galway
Clifden has the highest driving test pass rate in the county. There are four driving test centres across Galway – the city, Clifden, Tuam and Loughrea. Learners who take their test in Clifden have more...
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