Galway News

Local councillor says”bureaucracy gone mad” as Ballinderreen NS faces loss of teacher

Galway Bay fm newsroom – A local councillor is slamming a decision by the department of education to reduce the number of teachers at Ballinderreen National School Councillor Joe Byrne says ‘bureaucracy has gone mad’ following the departments refusal to retain the current compliment of teachers for September. Last September the school submitted their enrollment […] Galway Bay FM …


Tuam mental health complex set to reach completion early next year

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The redevelopment of the Old Grove Hospital in Tuam is ahead of schedule – and set for completion early next year. The site will have a mental health centre with a team base and day hospital, as well as a disability centre wth team base and clinics. The reconfiguration of […] Galway Bay FM …



Oranmore vigil to mark installation of new Bishop to focus on young people

Galway Bay FM Newsroom – A vigil of gratitude and welcome for the incoming Bishop of Galway Micheal Duignan, is set to take place this evening at Oranmore Church and will focus on young people It’s taking place on the eve of Bishop Duignan’s installation at Galway Cathedral tomorrow afternoon when he takes over from […] Galway Bay FM …


Efforts underway to fill vacant council ground staff positions in Tuam area

Galway Bay FM Newsroom – Efforts are underway to fill a number of vacant council ground staff positions for the Tuam area. The council’s Director for the Municipal District of Tuam, Mr. Derek Pender, informed the Tuam area representatives that job interviews would be held early in June to offset the shortfall in general operatives […] Galway Bay FM …



FOOTBALL: Five Galway Players Among Seven for NUIG on Sigerson Cup Team of the Year

Five Galway players have been selected on the 2022 Sigerson Cup Football Team of the Year. Champions NUIG are represented by Moycullen duo Eoin and Sean Kelly, Oughterard’s Matthew Tierney and Corofin’s Gavin Burke. Oranmore/Maree’s Conor Carroll is between the sticks, and the college has seven players in total with Roscommon’s Cathal Heneghan and Mayo’s […] Galway Bay FM …


Leisure Leagues

Leisure Leagues are bringing a brand new 6 a side league to Galway/Mervue in order to provide footballing opportunities to the local area & hopefully improve the health, fitness and…


Tánaiste highly critical of ESB over situation at Derrybrien Wind Farm

Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Tánaiste has sharply criticised the ESB over the situation at Derrybrien Wind Farm in South Galway. It’s after An Bord Pleanala refused substitute consent for the development – which has seen the farm shut down operations in recent weeks. Since 2019, the state is paying €15 thousand in EU […] Galway Bay FM …


RUGBY: Connacht vs Stormers (URC Preview with Tom Daly & Andy Friend)

Connacht head coach Andy Friend is calling on his players to back up last weekend’s win at Scarlets by beating the Stormers this week (Saturday, 26th February). The 29-23 win at Wales saw the western province climb up to seventh in the United Rugby Championship table. Andy Friend has been chatting to Galway Bay FM’s […] Galway Bay FM …