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A thousand customers without power in Headford

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Over a thousand customers in Headford are without electricity this afternoon. ESB Networks is working to repair a fault which is likely due to the impacts of Storm Agnes. It’s estimated power will be restored in the ...

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Clonboo road down to one lane after two vehicle crash

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Clonboo Road is down to one lane after a two vehicle incident in...

Frustration over glacial pace of broadband rollout in rural Galway

Galway Bay fm newsroom – There’s immense frustration over the glacial pace of the rollo...

Calls for stimulus package of €570 million for the West and North

There are calls for a stimulus package worth €570m to be provided to Western and Northern counties...

Rise in dropout rates at ATU and University of Galway during COVID pandemic

Galway Bay fm newsroom – There was a rise in the dropout rates at both Atlantic Technological...
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County Galway Policing Committee told that jail sentences should be brought in to combat litter offences

County Galway Policing Committee told that jail sentences should be brought in to combat litter offences

10 April 2023

From Galway Bay FM newsroom- There was a suggestion at this week’s meeting of the County Galway Policing Committee that jail sentences should be brought...
Roscommon/Galway TD calls for more urgency on national plan for Long COVID

Roscommon/Galway TD calls for more urgency on national plan for Long COVID

9 April 2023

Local TD Denis Naughten on the HSE to show more urgency in developing a national action plan on Long COVID. Long COVID is when patients experience symptom...
Galway TD welcomes climbdown on rules for rural Airbnbs

Galway TD welcomes climbdown on rules for rural Airbnbs

9 April 2023

Local TD Ciaran Cannon is welcoming a Government backtrack on rules for rural Airbnbs. It’s after the EU raised discrimination concerns over new Iri...
Woman who died in horse riding accident in Glenamaddy is named

Woman who died in horse riding accident in Glenamaddy is named

9 April 2023

A woman who died in a horse riding accident in County Galway on Thursday has been named locally as Heather Hewitt. Ms Hewitt lived in Knockanarra, William...
Shock across North Galway following the death of a woman due to an equestrian accident in Glenamaddy.

Shock across North Galway following the death of a woman due to an equestrian accident in Glenamaddy.

8 April 2023

There’s shock across North Galway as news is filtering through of the death of a woman due to an equestrian accident in Glenamaddy. The accident hap...
Galway Deputy says EU report “damning indictment” of Government policy

Galway Deputy says EU report “damning indictment” of Government policy

8 April 2023

A new EU report which shows a lack of infrastructure in the West is hurting the economy is being described as a “damning indictment” of Govern...
Gardai seek public’s assistance in search for missing Ennis Woman

Gardai seek public’s assistance in search for missing Ennis Woman

8 April 2023

Gardaí are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 32 year old Sarah Browne who was last seen in Ennis, County Clare yesterda...
Gardai in Stations serving Gaeltacht areas needing to be proficient in the Irish language is discussed at Galway CPC Meeting

Gardai in Stations serving Gaeltacht areas needing to be proficient in the Irish language is discussed at Galway CPC Meeting

8 April 2023

Vacancies arising in Garda Stations serving Gaeltacht areas are posing particular problems for the authorities as the women and men who are posted to thos...
Search for missing Loughrea man stood down following discovery of body

Search for missing Loughrea man stood down following discovery of body

8 April 2023

The search for missing Loughrea Man Mark Milmo has been stood down following the discovey of a body yesterday. Mr Milmo was last seen on Thursday in Lough...
Health Minister urged to approve second 50 bed block at Portiuncula Hospital

Health Minister urged to approve second 50 bed block at Portiuncula Hospital

7 April 2023

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Health Minister is being urged to approve another 50-bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe. It’s ...
Plaque to be unveiled in North Galway for War of Independence hero

Plaque to be unveiled in North Galway for War of Independence hero

7 April 2023

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A plaque is to be unveiled in Sylane in North Galway tomorrow afternoon for War of Independence hero Sean Higgins Sean Higg...
Garda appeal over man missing from Loughrea

Garda appeal over man missing from Loughrea

7 April 2023

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Gardaí are appealing for information on a man reported missing from his home in Loughrea 37 year old Mark Milmo was last s...
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