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October 9, 2015

6 thousand 400 Galway vehicles not taxed

Galway Bay fm newsroom – It’s estimated that more than 6 thousand untaxed Galway-registered vehicles are being driven on Irish roads. That’s according to data from MyVehicle.ie, a database for vehicle background checks. The statistics show that there are 6 thousand 413 Galway registered vehicles which have not been taxed. More than 4 per cent...

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October 8, 2015

Funding announcement is 'final piece of the jigsaw' for Kiltiernan flood works

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Full funding has now been secured for long-awaited flood mitigation works at Kiltiernan. Kiltiernan and the surrounding area has been affected by major flooding in recent years, and has been the subject of a local campaign spanning two decades. Transport Infrastructure Ireland has now confirmed that it will provide a...

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October 8, 2015

Minister defends farm inspection regime following challenge from Galway Senator

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Agriculture Minister has defended his handling of farm inspections after being challenged by a Galway Senator. In the Seanad this week, Senator Lorraine Higgins said the inspection process for applicants in receipt of direct payments should be changed. Senator Higgins told the Seanad that she knows why farm inspections...

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October 8, 2015

Galway healthcare workers among best in Ireland for dealing with transgender issues

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Healthcare workers across Galway are among the best in the country when it comes to seeking training and advice on transgender issues. That’s according to TENI – the Transgender Equality Network of Ireland. This week, details have emerged of government efforts to have the needs of young transgender people recognised...

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October 8, 2015

Minister denies Galway's mental health services are 'in chaos'

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Minister Kathleen Lynch is denying claims that Galway’s Mental Health services are ‘in chaos’ – and says any such statements are unfounded. It follows claims made by Galway Senator Trevor O’ Clochartaigh that lives are being placed at risk at UHG’s acute psychiatric unit due to staffing shortages. Minister Lynch...

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October 8, 2015

NUIG conference is first step towards mindfulness campus

Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway will take steps to connect the wellbeing of the university community with mindfulness at a major conference starting tomorrow. It’ll bring together mindfulness visionaries, higher education leaders and college staff and students to share the impact of mindfulness on wellbeing and society. NUIG is hoping to set a...

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October 8, 2015

An Post confirms that decision to close Cleggan postal agency is final

Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are no prospects of re-opening the postal agency in Cleggan according to An Post. The company met with locals from the area two weeks to explain the reasoning behind its decision to close the postal agency, when the current shop owner retires. All services will now be transferred to...

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October 8, 2015

Galway hospital bosses to hold public board meeting

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The management of University Hospital Galway, Merlin Park Hospital and Portiuncula Hospital will hold a public board meeting in Ballinasloe next Wednesday. The Saolta Univeristy Hospitals Group has responsibility for Galway’s public hospitals as well as hospitals in Counties Donegal, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo. The public is being invited to...

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October 8, 2015

Government urged to protect Galway Family Resource Centres

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Department of Social Protection is being asked to protect Family Resource Centres across Galway by providing adequate funding. Tuam area councillor Sean Canney says the centres need core funding to allow them to provide essential services. He says centres across the county play a key role in local communities,...

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October 8, 2015

Junior Jobs Minister to launch Galway start-up forum

The Junior Jobs Minister will visit the city this week to launch Galway’s Start-up Island 2020 forum. (9/10) The forum is being held as part of the Start-up Gathering, which will see 400 events take place across Ireland this week. Junior Minister Damien English will open the forum, which will be addressed by Start-up Gathering...

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October 7, 2015

Portumna residents petition for road safety measures

Galway bay fm newsroom – Locals in Portumna have started a petition in a bid to secure road safety measures for the town. The road through the town – the N65 – is a national route meaning road safety works must be carried out by the National Roads Authority, not the County Council. A petition...

October 7, 2015

Connemara mountain range to be focus of national soil survey

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A well known mountain range in Connemara will be the focus of a national soil sampling survey as it makes its way to the West of Ireland. The survey being conducted by the Geological Survey of Ireland will examine 2000 locations over seven and a half thousand square kilometers in...

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October 7, 2015

Galway Senator says criminals using cars for crime should be disqualified

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway Senator is calling on the Justice Minister to explain why criminals who use cars to commit crimes are not facing the full extent of the law. Senator Lorraine Higgins says that Section 27.1.A of the 1961 Road Traffic Act allows criminals convicted of using a vehicle to commit...

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October 7, 2015

Seven more submissions on review of Galway boundary

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Seven submissions have been made in the latest phase of the review of the city and county boundary. Last month, county councillors were briefed about the ongoing review at a meeting in Ballybrit. It revealed that only 1 of 41 submissions was in favour of extending the city boundary. Further...

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October 7, 2015

Galway hoteliers report strong upturn in business

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Hotels and guesthouses in Galway are reporting a positive outlook for the next 12 months. According to the latest Irish Hotels Federation’s quarterly barometer findings the number of overseas visitors to Ireland has increased by 12 percent. Almost all of the premises involved in the survey reported that they are...

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October 7, 2015

Sinn Fein to hold Ballinasloe meeting on Ireland's economic recovery

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Sinn Fein will hold a public meeting in Ballinasloe on Monday night on Ireland’s economic recovery. Party MEP for the Midlands North-West Matt Carthy will deliver the keynote address at the meeting, entitled ‘A Fair Recovery is Possible’. He’ll be outlining the major proposals contained in Sinn Fein’s plan for...

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October 7, 2015

African priests arrive in Clonfert to boost priest numbers

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Two priests from West Africa have arrived in Clonfert to provide a much-needed boost to priest numbers in the diocese. The new arrivals from Nigeria are becoming accustomed to their new parishes by participating in masses in the Ballinasloe and Loughrea area. The arrival of two priests from the west...

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October 7, 2015

Galway cycling campaign calls for car parks income to be taken from council

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway cycling group is calling on the Government to take income from car-parking facilities away from Galway City and County Council. The Galway Cycling Campaign says revenue received by the local authorities is giving them an incentive to unfairly prioritise cars over other transport options. The group says recent...

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October 7, 2015

Agricultural land prices in the west continue to rise

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The value of agricultural land in the west continued to steadily rise in the third quarter of this year. Land prices in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon experienced stronger growth than the national average – and saw a surge compared to the same period last year. The Sherry Fitzgerald Agricultural Land...

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October 7, 2015

Two people hospitalised following N17 crash

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Two people have been taken to hospital as a precaution following a crash on the N17 this morning. The two-car crash happened on the N17 near the Anbally Inn just before 7am. Gardaí say two people have been taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Motorists are advised that there...

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