Plans lodged for major solar farm near Creggs

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Permission is being sought for a significant solar farm near the village of Creggs.

The plan is led by Elgin Energy Services Ltd and would be based at a 107 hectare site in the townlands of Cuilnacappy, Park, Moneenroe and Gortnalavey.

It’s seeking 10 year planning permission for the farm, which would have an operational lifespan of 40 years and an export capacity of up to 75MW of electricity.

County planners are due to make a decision in June.

Catherine Connolly concerned new legislation on domestic violence will add "another layer of bureaucracy"

Galway West TD Catherine Connolly is expressing concern that new legislation on domestic violence will add “a further layer of bureaucracy”. I...

2.4 tonnes of litter removed from Galway beaches this Summer

An estimated 2.4 tonnes of litter were removed in County Galway for the Big Beach Clean held throughout the summer 28 groups and almost 400 volunteers rem...

University Hospital Galway among the top 5 overcrowded hospitals in the country in September

University Hospital Galway was the fifth most overcrowded hospital in the country for the month of September according to figures this morning released by...

Gardaí and Revenue team up in Clifden for relaunch of Galway’s Divisional Coastwatch maritime initiative

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Today, An Garda Síochana and Revenue teamed up in Clifden for the relaunch of Galway’s Divisional Coastwatch maritime in...

Plans lodged for major solar farm near Creggs

Catherine Connolly concerned new legislation on domestic violence will add "another layer of bureaucracy"

2.4 tonnes of litter removed from Galway beaches this Summer

University Hospital Galway among the top 5 overcrowded hospitals in the country in September

Gardaí and Revenue team up in Clifden for relaunch of Galway’s Divisional Coastwatch maritime initiative

On Air

Up next: