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Lease approved for modular homes for Ukrainian refugees in Ballinasloe

Galway County Council has approved a lease for the construction of modular homes for Ukrainian refugees in Ballinasloe. The elected members of the county council this month unanimously approved the lease of 4.67 hectares of land by Galway County Council to the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth. This is for the construction […] Galway Daily …


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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Search for missing Clifden man ends after body found

The search for a man reported missing from Clifden has been stood down this morning after the discovery of a body. John Hand (38) was reported missing from the Clifden area this week. An Garda Síochána have now called off the search after the discovery of a body in the Moycullen area. A statement from […] Galway Daily …


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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Galway Active Retirement team takes 2nd place at National Bowls Competition

Members of the Turloughmore 1 Active Retirement bowls team have taken home one of the top prizes at the 2023 Active Retirement Ireland National Indoor Mats Bowling Competition in Kerry this week. Turloughmore 1 team members Catherine Woods, John O’Donovan, Billy Woods and skip John Ridge were presented with the 2023 large bowls plate runners-up prize by Active […] Galway Daily …


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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Iconic Galway pub reopens with classic charm and style

MacNeill’s pub in the historic cellars of The Hardiman on Eyre Square has reopened following a beautiful makeover which cost over €400,000. The pub, which was opened in the Hotel in the late 19th century, was a well-known under a number of identities including O’Flaherty’s and Fagan’s. The refurbished and repurposed pub retains its classic […] Galway Daily …


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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Kristy Verenga explores Who Am I? in Gort

Experimental artist Kristy Verenga has opened her Who Am I? exhibition which combines media to explore the question at The Gallery Café in Gort. Kristy uses painting and sculpture to build the world that she calls home, these abstract and symbolic narratives are an expression of her daily experience. Using oil paint on a wax […] Galway Daily …


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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Back to back medical evacuations for Aran Islands RNLI

It was a busy evening for the Aran Islands RNLI station this week as the lifeboat was called out for back to back medical evacuations. On Wednesday evening, at approximately 7:10pm the station was put on call following a report that a patient on Inis Mór was in need of further medical attention. The patient […] Galway Daily …


Two ATU students from Galway win awards at Worldskills National Final

Galway Bay FM newsroom-ATU has won six awards at this year’s Worldskills National Final in Dublin-including two ATU Galway apprentices. Keith Roberts from Ballyconneely won the Cabinetmaking category for ATU Connemara, while Joe Kelly from Ballinasloe won the Joinery category for ATU Sligo.     Worldskills is a partnership between government and various sectors that […]
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Galway Bay FM

  • New Munster Avenue development reinvigorates call for city architect
    by Sport GBFM on September 14, 2024 at 12:24 pm

    A new development on Munster Avenue has reinvigorated calls for a senior city architect. At a meeting of Galway City Council, it’s been noted that the derelict building on Munster Avenue is to be converted into three residential units. While this is being welcomed by councillors, some issues are being raised in relation to its The post New Munster Avenue development reinvigorates call for city architect appeared first on Galway Bay FM.

  • Euromillions Player In Galway wins over 1 Million Euro in last night’s draw
    by Sport GBFM on September 14, 2024 at 10:51 am

    A EuroMillions player in Galway is a millionaire this morning after winning over 1 million euro in last night’s Euromillions Ireland Only Raffle draw. The store where the ticket was bought will be confirmed tomorrow with the winning raffle code being I-RCP-82103. The lucky ticket holder scooped the €1 million amount addition to the usual The post Euromillions Player In Galway wins over 1 Million Euro in last night’s draw appeared first on Galway Bay FM.

  • 1,000 square metre pond to be added to Terryland Forest Park
    by GBFM News on September 13, 2024 at 5:20 pm

    Terryland Forest Park is getting ready for a brand new addition – a one thousand square metre pond. The ‘pond’ project is about restoring a significant wetland element to the park, which will boost biodiversity at the amenity. Sarah Slevin has been at the site, and took a forest wallk with Brendan Smith of Tuatha The post 1,000 square metre pond to be added to Terryland Forest Park appeared first on Galway Bay FM.

  • Man arrested after €278 thousand worth of cannabis seized in Connemara
    by GBFM News on September 13, 2024 at 5:02 pm

    A man’s been arrested after more than a quarter of a million euro worth of cannabis was seized in Connemara. Gardaí – including members of the armed support unit – discovered a growhouse in Indreabhan earlier today. During the search of a home, a growhouse was discovered with 260 cannabis plants worth €208 thousand. Also The post Man arrested after €278 thousand worth of cannabis seized in Connemara appeared first on Galway Bay FM.

The Sun – Galway

  • Govt Minister weeps in court as she recalls fear during alleged cow dung attack as farmer denies assault
    by Jodie McCormack on September 13, 2024 at 8:42 pm

    A JUNIOR minister broke down in court as she told how a man flung a bag of cow dung at her after she was “picked out” during a public meeting. Anne Rabbitte said that Joseph Baldwin’s alleged actions made her feel like “the most vulnerable person in the room”. Anne Rabbitte broke down in court Joseph Baldwin denies assaulting the Minister During a hearing at Gort District Court, sitting in Ennis, Co Clare, the Galway East Fianna Fail TD and Minister of State said the […]

  • ‘I didn’t think I had a chance’ – Galway Utd star Patrick Hickey ‘shocked’ after beating LOI rivals to award
    by Neil O'Riordan on September 12, 2024 at 12:57 pm

    PATRICK HICKEY has been named as the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for August. The American scored against both Derry City and Shamrock Rovers during a month in which Galway United went unbeaten in the league to keep them in the hunt for European qualification. Patrick Hickey of Galway United with his SSE Airtricity / SWI Player of the Month Award for August 2024 at Eamonn Deacy Park He saw off competition from St Pat’s duo Zack Elbouzedi and Jake […]

  • Ex-Ireland AM star Grainne Seoige gets VIP treatment at Leinster House meeting to plot Dail run with FF top brass
    by Adam Higgins on September 12, 2024 at 7:00 am

    GRAINNE Seoige was shown the VIP treatment at Leinster House this week as she met with Fianna Fail HQ to plan her election campaign. Last month, we revealed how the former TV star was considering a run in politics by contesting the upcoming general election for Fianna Fail in Galway West. Grainne Seoige was shown the VIP treatment at Leinster House this week Grainne was selected as an election candidate for Fianna Fail The former Ireland AM host has now been officially chosen to run […]

  • Galway GAA club plunged into mourning after death of former player, just a month after his father’s passing
    by Niall McGrath on September 11, 2024 at 9:12 pm

    A Galway GAA club was plunged into mourning today after the death of a former player. Tribute have poured in for Thomas ‘Tom’ Ward after he died on Tuesday. Tribute have poured in for Thomas ‘Tom’ Ward after he died on Tuesday The Menlo Emmetts Hurling Club man passed away after a lengthy battle with illness. News of the player’s death was even more tragic for the family as it’s understood his father had died just a month prior. The hurling star was a former student […]

SundayWorld

Galway Daily

  • Galway County Council celebrates Good Practices Award for Seashore event
    by Briain Kelly on September 14, 2024 at 1:06 pm

    Galway County Council has been recognised in An Taisce’s annual Good Practices Competition for its hosting of a community-based seashore event at An Trá Mhór in Indreabhán. The bilingual event formed part of last year’s Heritage Week programme in Galway, which celebrated the County’s cultural, built, and natural heritage. The event included a Scavenger Hunt,

  • Galway EuroMillions player becomes overnight millionaire
    by Briain Kelly on September 14, 2024 at 10:56 am

    A EuroMillions player in Galway is celebrating a life-changing windfall this weekend after becoming an overnight millionaire. The lucky player scooped €1,005,000 in last night’s EuroMillions Ireland Only Raffle Draw on Friday, September 13. The winning raffle code from last night’s draw was: I-RCP-82103. The National Lottery will confirm the winning store location tomorrow, Sunday. This

  • One man arrested after €280k of cannabis found in growhouse raid
    by Briain Kelly on September 13, 2024 at 5:41 pm

    Gardaí seized just under €280k worth of cannabis and arrested one person during a raid on a growhouse in Galway on Thursday. As part of an ongoing investigation into the sale and supply of drugs, Gardaí in Galway searched a residence in Indreabhán yesterday. During the search they found a growhouse containing 260 cannabis plants