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October 17, 2017

Athenry Apple data centre faces further legal delay as appeal sought

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Commercial Court has heard this afternoon (17/10) 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 the development to go ahead. Justice Paul McDermott ruled last Thursday that he was refusing applications from locals...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 17, 2017

ESB restores power to more than 2 thousand Galway premises

Galway Bay fm newsroom – ESB crews have restored an electricity supply to over two thousand Galway customers after damage caused by Storm Ophelia. This morning there were around 4 thousand customers without a supply, but crews have been working on the lines and at substations and have restored power to more than half that...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 17, 2017

Salthill prom reopens after Storm Ophelia

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The road at the promenade in Salthill has reopened following Storm Ophelia yesterday. The popular scenic route was closed amid warning of coastal flooding and high winds. City council crews were on site early today to clear debris and remnants left by the storm weather and the road has now...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 17, 2017

County council chief says most county roads clear after storm

Galway Bay fm newsroom– The Chief Executive of the county council says crews have been out since early morning today to clear up to 40 roads which were impacted by Storm Ophelia. Several county roads were blocked for a time due to fallen trees and debris. Chief Executive Kevin Kelly says many of the affected...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 17, 2017

Power 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 thousand customers. Gusts of up to 150 kilometres an hour from Storm Ophelia resulted in trees falling and power lines coming down yesterday. The areas in Galway affected are...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 17, 2017

City CEO calls for storm warning system for tourists

Galway Bay fm newsroom – There are calls for a new system to be put in place to warn tourists about incoming storms which are due to hit Galway. It’s after groups of tourists remained outdoors or near waterways in the city yesterday despite weather warnings. City CEO Brendan McGrath says a system could be...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 17, 2017

Galway schools remain closed but colleges re-open after Ophelia

Galway Bay fm newsroom – NUI Galway and GMIT are re-opening today after closing yesterday ahead of the hurricane. The conferring ceremonies scheduled for today and the rest of the week are going ahead, and the graduations cancelled yesterday have been rescheduled for Saturday. GMIT’s Galway, Letterfrack and School of Design and Creative Arts re-open...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 17, 2017

Emergency co-ordination team to begin assessing Ophelia damage in Galway

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The emergency co-ordination team in Galway is meeting this morning to begin assessing the damage caused by storm Ophelia. A number of roads in the city and county remain closed or blocked this morning due to fallen trees and debris. Gardaí say the promenade in Salthill remains closed this morning...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 17, 2017

More than 2 thousand Galway customers still without power today

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Almost 2 thousand 400 ESB customers in Galway are still without power this morning (17/10) following Storm Ophelia yesterday. Gusts of up to 150 kilometres an hour resulted in tress falling and power lines coming down. ESB crews restored power to several thousand homes last night however, a large number...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 16, 2017

25 million euro for new STEM building at GMIT

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is to benefit from a new 200 million euro fund. The public-private partnership funding is aimed at improving the infrastructure available for the I.T network. The money will see 11 higher-education buildings being constructed in Galway, Athlone and other locations across the country. The 25 million...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 16, 2017

Promenade in Salthill to close in next hour ahead of storm

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The promenade in Salthill will be closed to traffic from 11 this morning as Storm Ophelia is due to arrive in Galway at midday. The local co-ordination group for Galway city met this morning at City Hall to assess the risk. The prom will closed to traffic from 11am from...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 16, 2017

Transport disruptions today due to ex-Hurricane Ophelia

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Transport services across the country have been disrupted due to the arrival of Hurricane Ophelia and road users are advised to take extra precautions. Gardai have renewed their appeal to all motorists and members of the public to not make any non-essential journeys today. They say there should be no...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 16, 2017

Schools and courts to close in Galway and outpatient clinics cancelled

Image: Met Eireann Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Department of Education says schools across Galway are closed today as a red weather warning remains in place. GMIT and NUI Galway are closed today as is the GRETB Training Centre at Mervue. The conferrings which were scheduled at NUIG today have been rescheduled for the...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 16, 2017

Hurricane force winds to hit Galway by midday

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Hurricane force winds are starting to batter the south coast as Storm Ophelia closes in on Ireland and are expected to hit Galway at noon today. All counties have been issued with a Status Red wind warning – and the public is being urged to remain indoors unless absolutely necessary....

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 15, 2017

Galway schools to close and Defence Forces to be deployed as Hurricane Ophelia approaches

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Department of Education has ordered schools across Galway to close tomorrow as a red weather warning remains in place for the county. It follows a special meeting of the Government Task Force on Emergency Planning this afternoon to discuss preparations for Hurricane Ophelia. GMIT is also to close all...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 15, 2017

Gardai investigate after burglars break into Kinvara home while elderly couple inside

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardai have launched an investigation after burglars broke into a house in Kinvara while an elderly couple were inside. Two men forced their way into the house at 9.30 last night, while the couple were watching TV. The raiders subsequently searched the house and seized a quantity of cash. Gardai...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 15, 2017

City meeting to discuss crisis in early education sector

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A public meeting to discuss the crisis within the early education sector will take place in the city tomorrow. The meeting is being hosted by IMPACT trade union with Galway East Fianna Fail Deputy Anne Rabbitte. It aims to bring together early childhood and education workers across Galway to discuss...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 15, 2017

Parkmore building enters market with 5 million euro price tag

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A major commercial building in Parkmore which currently houses Creganna Medical Devices has entered the market for almost 5 million euro. Building No 3 Parkmore is a stand-alone commercial building located on a successful IDA business and technology estate. The building has been fitted out internally to include office accommodation,...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 15, 2017

Brenda Romero to launch 2017 Baboró Festival in city

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The 21st Baboró International Arts Festival for Children will be officially launched in the city by Brenda Romero this afternoon. The annual event is all about inspiring children through the arts – and includes a wide range of theatre and musical performances, workshops and exhibitions. Organisers say there’s something on...

Galway Bay FM News Desk

October 14, 2017

Bus Eireann cancels school transport across Galway due to weather warning

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Bus Eireann has cancelled School Transport Scheme services across Galway on Monday due to the issuing of a red weather warning. It’s as Met Eireann is warning that Hurricane Ophelia is expected to bring severe winds and storm conditions from Monday morning. In a statement, Bus Eireann says parents, schools...

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