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Garda appeal after “extensive damage” caused during burglary at Temperance Hall in Loughrea

Gardaí have issued an appeal after “extensive” damage was caused to Temperance Hall in Loughrea during a burglary over the weekend. Intruders entered the hall at Barrack Street between Sunday, March 31st, and Monday, April 1st, between the hours of 12pm and 8pm. Extensive damage was caused to the inside of the premises, and a […]
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Connemara Councillor Seamus Walsh announces resignation from Fianna Fail

Connemara Councillor Seamus Walsh has announced his resignation from Fianna Fail. He’s served with the party since the 2009 local elections, and was an independent candidate before that. Seamus Walsh and fellow Fianna Fáil councillor Noel Thomas faced criticism from party leadership for their comments in the wake of a fire at Ross Lake House […]
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Tuam area councillors push for more power on maintenance issues in private estates

There’s a push from local councillors to have more power in alleviating maintenance issues in private housing estates in Tuam. Councillor Donagh Killilea received a letter from Independent TD Sean Canney, which raised difficulties with a private estate at Cloonmore The matter has been explored at municipal district level, to see what options were available […]
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City Councillor highlights impact of flood damage on family business in TG4 documentary

City West Councillor Niall McNelis will feature in a TG4 documentary airing tonight focusing on the impact of flooding on local communities. Councillor McNelis will discuss the impact flooding damage has had on the family business Claddagh and Celtic Jewellery by the Spanish Arch over the years. Micheál Ó Cinnéide of Corrib Beo Partnership will […]
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Portiuncula Hospital remains under serious pressure as trolley numbers increase to 31

Portiuncula Hospital remains under serious pressure today, as the number of patients on trolleys has increased to 31. The Ballinasloe hospital has experienced high levels of overcrowding in recent days, with atypically high figures since the bank holiday weekend. Yesterday, it issued a public advisory, warning patients to expect severe delays for non urgent treatment. […]
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Tony Canavan appointed Regional Executive Officer for the new HSE West and North West region

Saolta Health Care CEO Tony Canavan has been appointed Regional Executive Officer – REO – for the new HSE West and North West region The region will serve the people of Galway, Donegal, Leitrim, West Cavan, Mayo, Roscommon and Sligo. Caoimhe Killeen reports:
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OVER THE LINE Sports Team Christmas Special 2023

The Galway Bay FM sports team gathered together on Friday (29th December) for a special edition of ‘Over The Line.’ They reflected on 2023 as well as picking out their own personal highlights of the year. Galway Bay FM’s Darren Kelly was host and was joined by Gerry Murphy, Mike Rafferty, Derek Rogers, Sean Walsh, […]
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George McDonagh’s ‘Saturday Six’

Racing in Ireland on Saturday (16th December) is in Fairyhouse. Cross-channel, there are meetings in Doncaster, Hereford, Cheltenham, Newcastle and Wolverhampton. With his ‘Saturday Six’ predictions, here’s Galway Bay FM’s George McDonagh.
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Galway man recognised with Young Property Professional award

A Galway man has been awarded with the Young Property Professional Award for 2023. Ryan Hanley of Rooney Real Estate & Blackthorn Property is a recent graduate and a co-owner of two property industry offerings. The award recognises an individual who has been in the industry for less than 10 years, and has shown entrepreneurial […]
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Digital intimacy and STI awareness among events focus of SHAG Week at UG

Digital intimacy, sexual positivity and STI awareness will be focused on at SHAG Week in the University of Galway from tomorrow. The Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance Week will also offer free STI clinics, including rapid HIV and Syphilis testing by Sexual Health West Students’ Union President Dean Kenny says it’s important that students can […]
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Salthill-based man wins Teagasc forest photo competition

Adrian Nolan, who is living in Salthill, has taken home a top prize in Teagasc’s national photo competition. Adrian’s capture of mushrooms in Barna Woods was awarded the adult prize in the Trees and Biodiversity category Adrian, a member of Oughterard Camera Club, will receive a €300 voucher for his winning shot. He’ll also be […]
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Michael Fitzmaurice accuses Michael D. Higgins of “bare faced hypocrisy” over flooding comments

Local TD Michael Fitzmaurice is accusing President Michael D. Higgins of “bare faced hypocrisy” over comments on the severe flooding in the south of the country. Speaking in Rome on Friday, President Higgins said that Government policy on flood defences must be improved. But Deputy Fitzmaurice says in 1997, while then a Government Minister, Micheal […]
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