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Galway News April 3, 2023
Councillor claims extortionate price of alcohol driving people to use drugs
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Galway County Councillor says a national debate is needed about what he describes as the exortorinate price of alcohol. Councillor Peter Roche told todays meeting of the County Galway Joint Policing Authority that he fear the cost of alcoholic beverages is driving people to use illegal drugs instead. Our […] Galway Bay FM …
Galway News March 30, 2023
Alcohol consumption down by over 30% in past two decades
Provisional data released today shows that alcohol consumption in 2022 was down on pre-Covid levels, as Ireland continues to move ever closer to European consumption norms. The pandemic saw hospitality venues close and consumption decline, but the new Revenue figures show that alcohol consumption was down by 5% last year on 2019, and by over […] Galway Daily …
Galway News March 21, 2023
Greenpark Nursing Home require a registered nurse
Greenpark Nursing Home has vacancy for registered nurse to provide one to one care 8am to 4pm daily. May suit nurse with children or other commitments. Days flexible. Contact Greenpark Nursing Home on 093 24410 or email admin@greenparknursinghome.ie. For more, see our JobSpot. Follow us on Twitter. Galway Bay FM …
Galway News March 17, 2023
Ros na Rún passes 2,000 episode milestone
The long running TG4 soap opera Ros na Rún, filmed in Galway, crossed a milestone on Thursday evening with the broadcast of its 2,000th episode. Ireland’s only rural based TV drama series, Ros na Rún has long established itself as the world’s only Irish Language drama series. Filmed in a purpose-built fictional village in An […] Galway Daily …
Galway News March 7, 2023
Glenamaddy student wins prestigious Seamus Heaney Poetry Aloud Award
Galway Bay fm newsroom – A Glenamaddy student has won the prestigious national Seamus Heaney Poetry Aloud Award. Luke Dolan, who attends Glenamaddy Community School, was named the overall winner at this years awards, as well as the winner of the senior category. The annual competition aims to celebrate the art of poetry speaking, and […] Galway Bay FM …
Galway News March 3, 2023
Eight week roadworks to disrupt Athenry traffic
Traffic in Athenry will disrupted by eight weeks of roadworks taking place over the late spring and summer, getting underway next month. The county council is carrying out deep excavation works and the installation of pipework on a section of the R347 Old Dublin Road. The works will be carried out between the road’s junctions […] Galway Daily …
Galway News February 22, 2023
Portumna murder trial hears care worker aware of difficulties with accused weeks before Ms Treacy’s death
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The trial of a Galway farmer accused of murdering his aunt has heard a care worker had concerns of difficulties between the two – weeks before her death. Michael Scott, of Gortanumera, Portumna, Co Galway, denies murdering Chrissie Treacy in April 2018; claiming it was a tragic farm accident. Ms […] Galway Bay FM …
Galway News February 17, 2023
Grealish reads email in Dáil from man (35) about to emigrate due to ‘housing disaster’
Noel Grealish TD has read an email in the Dáil from a 35-year-old tech worker who has decided to emigrate after giving up on the housing situation in the country. The man, who is currently sharing a house with four other people, said that his colleagues are also making requests to work abroad. Grealish said […] Galway Daily …
Galway News February 8, 2023
CAMOGIE: Purcell Cup Preview with University of Galway’s Kevin Connolly
University of Galway go in search of a first Purcell Cup crown in five years this weekend when they take part in the Electric Ireland Third Level Camogie Finals. They take on SETU Carlow on Saturday (11th February) in the semi-final in UCD, with the winners advancing to Sunday’s showpiece against eithe MTU Cork or […] Galway Bay FM …
Galway News February 4, 2023
Man seriously injured after being attacked by group at petrol station
A man was left with serious injuries after being attacked by a group of people at a petrol station earlier this week. Gardaí are looking to speak with some witnesses to the assault last Tuesday who were sighted in the Tuam to Ballinrobe area. Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which occurred […] Galway Daily …
Galway News January 26, 2023
Taoiseach says Government will “consider” minor injury unit for Galway
Galway Bay fm newsroom – The Taoiseach says Government will “consider” a minor injury unit for Galway. But Leo Varadkar told Deputy Noel Grealish in the Dáil that he cannot give any firm commitment at this time. He acknowledged that minor injury units have proved very important in other regions, in taking pressure off hospitals […] Galway Bay FM …
Galway News January 21, 2023
Lifeboat rescues three aboard boat adrift in the dark
Three people on a boat adrift in the dark were rescued by the Lough Derg RNLI Lifeboat near Portumna this week. On Thursday evening, the RNLI were called out to assist three people on a 16ft speed boat adrift at the most northern part of the lake near Portumna. It was reported that the three […] Galway Daily …
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Galway Bay FM
- Councillors pass largest ever budget of €173m for running of County Galway next yearby GBFM News on December 4, 2023 at 4:27 pm
Councillors have voted this afternoon to approve the largest ever budget for the running of County Galway next year. The budget for 2024 is €173m – compared to around €158m for this year. That means there’ll be more investment in areas like roads, social and affordable housing, and capital projects in towns and villages. David The post Councillors pass largest ever budget of €173m for running of County Galway next year appeared first on Galway Bay FM.
- University of Galway joins €70m research collaborations on climate and food sustainabilityby GBFM News on December 4, 2023 at 4:13 pm
The University of Galway has joined a €70m research partnership on climate and biodiversity. The Ryan Institute will join a group of academics, industry experts and governments across Ireland and the UK on the programme. The partnership will aim to advance research to address climate change, food sustainability, biodiversity and water crises. 14 institutions across The post University of Galway joins €70m research collaborations on climate and food sustainability appeared first on Galway […]
- Status yellow low temperature and ice warning for Galway this eveningby GBFM News on December 4, 2023 at 2:00 pm
A status yellow weather warning has been issued for eight counties, including Galway, from this evening. The alert will affect Connacht, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath, while there is also a chance of isolated hail showers in the area. Met Éireann says it will be very cold, with frost and ice leading to potentially hazardous driving The post Status yellow low temperature and ice warning for Galway this evening appeared first on Galway Bay FM.
- Hildegarde Naughton accuses Sinn Féin of being opportunistic with no confidence motionby GBFM News on December 4, 2023 at 1:00 pm
Galway West TD HIldegarde Naughton has accused Sinn Féin of being opportunistic with its no confidence motion in the Justice Minister The party has filed the motion, to be voted on tomorrow, following the recent riots in Dublin city centre Minister Eamon Ryan will now NOT fly back from COP28 ahead of the motion – The post Hildegarde Naughton accuses Sinn Féin of being opportunistic with no confidence motion appeared first on Galway Bay FM.
The Sun – Galway
- The sea-water swim spot warmer than the Atlantic with ‘magical’ bioluminescence views – it’s perfect for winter swimby Danielle Masterson on December 4, 2023 at 11:47 pm
KEEN swimmers will soon be swapping their Christmas outfits for bathing suits and diving into 2024 with a splash. And one swimming spot, which is the first marine nature reserve and unique sea-water lake, may be the perfect place to take a dip. Failte Ireland revealed the top 10 swim spots across the countryMarc O'Sullivan Fáilte Ireland is encouraging people to take a short-break and explore the benefits of cold-water swimming in the winter monthsMarc O'Sullivan Lough Hyne just […]
- Controversial list of GAA club discipline demands revealed as ‘player driven’ after going viral on social mediaby Andrew Ryan on December 3, 2023 at 11:26 am
A LIST of demands set out by a Galway GAA club that went viral on social media has been revealed to be ‘player driven’. A contentious disciplinary charter, which set out a number of rules for players to follow to be eligible to play in the club hurling championship, circulated last week. Clarinbridge GAA’s discipline charter went viral on social media last week An unnamed Claribridge GAA source told the Sunday Independent that it had been player driven Players were told not to […]
- I gave myself three choices after killing my friend in drink-driving crash – two options involved my own deathby Dara Browne on November 22, 2023 at 7:34 pm
IRISH comedian Stevo Timothy said he gave himself three choices while recovering in hospital after a drink-driving crash that killed his friend. The 39-year-old killed his friend John Laffey 18 years ago after agreeing to drive him home under the influence. Stevo Timothy opened up about killing his friend in a drink-driving accident Stevo was left paralysed and now uses a wheelchair Stevo, who had struggled with anxiety and alcoholism since he was a teenager, drove his motorbike to […]
- Two bedroom cottage and mobile home in ‘peaceful’ area on Irish market for just €50k – but there’s a catchby Ríona Maguire on November 22, 2023 at 9:10 am
THIS two-bedroom cottage “nestled in the quiet and peaceful countryside” has hit the Irish market for €50,000. The home, which has been described as the “ideal renovation project,” sits on a site with a two bedroom mobile home also included in the sale. The home is located in Windfield, Newbridge, County Galway The two-bedroom property is in need of a complete renovation It is on the market for €50,000 The cottage is located just off the Galway to Roscommon N63 Road […]
SundayWorld
- Man defrauded Dublin students of almost €30k to open Mexican restaurant, court toldon December 4, 2023 at 7:11 pm
The owner of an agency specialising in facilitating students wishing to study at English language schools in Dublin defrauded 18 students of almost €30,000 in total, a court has heard.
- Solicitor daughter of former Fianna Fáil TD struck off roll of solicitors by High Courton December 4, 2023 at 7:00 pm
The solicitor daughter of former Fianna Fail TD John Ellis has been struck off the roll of solicitors by the High Court today.
- Gang boss Christy Keane's sister caught with €124k stashed in attic, court hearson December 4, 2023 at 5:44 pm
A sister of convicted drug dealer and gang "patriarch" Christy Keane who was caught with over one hundred thousand euro in crime cash in her attic told gardai it was from savings she had made since her husband died, the Special Criminal Court has heard.
- ‘Extremely drunk’ man who urinated through letterbox before attacking householder is finedon December 4, 2023 at 4:50 pm
An “extremely drunk” North Antrim man who urinated through the letterbox of a house and then attacked the householder was fined £500 today.
Galway Daily
- Dip at Dawn to celebrate winter solstice for Galway Simon Communityby Michael Malone on December 4, 2023 at 4:00 pm
Galway Simon Community is inviting the local community to join them at 8.30am on Friday 22 December to celebrate the winter solstice at Salthill Beach. The Dip at Dawn will support Galway Simon to aid those facing the trauma of homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. Maria Tivlin from Fegoli Theatre will perform a short
- Uisce Éireann working to restore normal water supply in Gortby Michael Malone on December 4, 2023 at 3:05 pm
Uisce Éireann is working to restore normal water supply to homes and businesses in Gort following an operational issue at the water treatment plant as a result of variations in the raw water supply. As a result, water supply to Gort and surrounding areas is impacted, and customers may experience low pressure. Crews are on
- Met Eireann issues fresh weather warning for Galwayby Briain Kelly on December 4, 2023 at 12:03 pm
Met Eireann has issued another weather warning with more freezing temperatures and ice expected in the west of Ireland on Monday night. The Status Yellow Low Temperature/Ice warning has been issued for all of Connacht, as well as counties Longford, Offaly, and Westmeath. Sub-zero temperatures are forecast by Met Eireann across Galway tonight, dropping as
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