Galway Bay fm newsroom – 91 percent of people in Galway are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to CSO figures. The highest rate of vaccination in the county can be found across Connemara and Galway City West on 94 percent. While the lowest is Galway City East on 86 percent. Meanwhile, nationwide, new research by […] Galway Bay FM …

Galway Bay FM newsroom – Locals now can express their sympathy for Queen Elizabeth in the newly opened book of condolences at City Hall. Mayor of Galway Clodagh Higgins organised the book after the passing of the monarch last Thursday at Balmoral. It is available for members of the public to sign during City Hall’s […] Galway Bay FM …

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Galway schools collected 5 tonnes of litter for their schools last year – through the 2021 Picker Pals programme. 66 different schools across the county took part in the national initiative – which aims to encourage children to contribute to a better environment through fun-based activities. With 75 spaces still […] Galway Bay FM …

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Scaffolding has been erected today at Baily Point in Salthill, as faceworks are due to commence. Mayor of Galway Clodagh Higgins is among those who have been highlighting the declining nature of the external facade of the building, at both a local and national level for years. The Baily Point […] Galway Bay FM …

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Plans for a development of townhouses in Oughterard have been turned down. The plans, led by Keith Palmer, would have seen four units constructed at Carrowmanagh. Refusing permission, planners found the applicant failed to address the impact the site access would have on the public road. They further found the […] Galway Bay FM …

Galway Bay fm – The first steps could be taken on Monday to get the ball rolling on a plan for Galway City Council to relocate to Crown Square in Mervue. A proposal from the CEO will be brought to councillors on Monday seeking approval to raise a loan to accommodate the move. It’s not […] Galway Bay FM …

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 …

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 …

Galway Bay FM Newsroom – The Clifden RNLI’s new “Launch a Memory” lifeboat is set to arrive at it’s permanent home in Connemara this afternoon. The St. Christopher carries with it the name of over 10 thousand people onboard, put there by members of the public through a special fundraising initiative. The Shannon class vessel […] Galway Bay FM …

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 …