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September 18, 2020

Galway people urged to Support Local and Donate Local by Going up the Hill for Jack & Jill

Galway people have been asked to support local and donate local by going ‘Up the Hill for Jack & Jill’ this October. Funds raised will go towards the home nursing care of Jack & Jill children around the country with highly complex medical and life-limiting conditions, including 23 children in Galway. The fundraiser is part of an SOS […] …

September 18, 2020

New survey finds people in Connacht most likely to break lockdown earlier this year

Galway Bay fm newsroom: People in Galway and the rest of Connacht were most likely to break lockdown earlier this year. That’s according to a new survey from Geographical information company Esri who commissioned the poll of a thousand people. 53 per cent of people in Galway and the rest of the west admitted they […] Galway Bay FM …

September 17, 2020

One further death, 240 new cases of COVID-19 nationally, at least one of which is in Galway

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 1 person with COVID-19 has died. There has now been a total of 1,789 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Wednesday 16th September, the HPSC has been notified of 240 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a […] News – Galway Bay FM …

September 17, 2020

2km of leaky water mains being replaced in Inverin

Irish Water and the County Council are replacing roughly 2km of ageing, leaky water mains in the Inverin area. The mains being replaced off the main R336 and are along four by-roads around Cumann Michael Breathannach/Colaiste Lurgan. The old water mains pipes are being replaced with new high density polyethylene (plastic) pipes. Work on this […] …

September 16, 2020

3 further deaths from COVID-19, 254 more cases, 6 in Galway

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 3 people with COVID-19 have died. There has now been a total of 1,788* COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Tuesday 15th September, the HPSC has been notified of 254 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a […] News – Galway Bay FM …

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14 new COVID-19 cases in Galway among 253 nationally, and three further deaths
by GBFM News on September 18, 2020 at 6:21 pm
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Health Protection Surveillance Centre has today been informed that 3 people with COVID-19 have died. There has now been a total of 1,792 COVID-19 related deaths in Ireland. As of midnight Thursday 17 September, the HPSC has been notified of 253 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There is now a
Local TD brands proposals to centralise EU Regional Funds to Dublin as “disgraceful”
by GBFM News on September 18, 2020 at 6:05 pm
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Local TD has branded proposals by the Department of Public Expenditure to centralise EU Regional Funds to Dublin as “disgraceful.” Roscommon/Galway Deputy Claire Kerrane argues such a move would be another blow to people in rural areas, who are frustrated at the Government’s failure to prioritise their needs and
Galway woman wins €37,000 on her second visit to Winning Streak game show
by GBFM News on September 18, 2020 at 6:01 pm
Galway Bay fm newsroom – Lightning has struck twice for a Galway woman who has made a second appearance on the National Lottery’s Winning Streak programme. The game show was concluded at RTÉ studios this week – with ten players collecting a total of €400,000 in cash prizes. Among the winners was Galway woman, Geraldine
10 incidents of babies being removed from their mothers in Galway/Roscommon last year
by GBFM News on September 18, 2020 at 4:29 pm
Galway Bay fm newsroom – There were 10 incidents of babies being removed from their mothers in the Galway/Roscommon area last year. Figures released by the Child and Family Agency Tusla, show there were 10 admissions into care for children aged under one year in the region. According to the Irish Times, 123 babies were
Galway accounts for 4 per cent of calls to Ombudsman for Childrens’ Office
by GBFM News on September 18, 2020 at 4:27 pm
Galway Bay fm newsroom – 4 per cent of calls to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office came from Galway year. The office’s 2019 Report has revealed an increase in complaints relating to education in 2019. With 60 complaints, Galway accounted for 4 percent of all calls to the Ombudsman for Children’s Office in 2019. According

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Calls for new Health Minister to confirm funding and time frame for Old Grove Hospital