Galway Bay FM News Archives
ACCIDENTAL DEATH IN PLANE CRASH WHICH KILLED SALTHILL MAN
Date Published: 14-Oct-2008
Local residents of a Roscommon village were praised this week for their quick action after a plane crash which claimed the life of Salthill man, Markus Casey.
51 year old, pilot, Markus Casey was killed instantly when his light aircraft crashed into a field at Kilmovee, Ballaghadereen, Roscommon on May 11th.
An inquest into Mr. Casey’s death held in Swinford, Co. Mayo yesterday heard evidence from his passenger, John Dunphy from Blackrock in Dublin.
According to today’s Irish Independent, Mr. Dunphy heard the pilot, Markus Casey making a distress call to air traffic control at Knock airport 5 minutes after take-off.
They had been headed towards Weston Aiport in Lucan Dublin.
The jury at the Inquest returned a verdict of accidental death.
Solicitor Frank Joyce thanked the local people who assisted at the crash and Gardaí and medical staff on behalf of the Casey family.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
Retail Excellence Ireland, the country’s largest retail industry trade body, has welcomed the news that 60 jobs have been saved at the city branch of B&Q.
It’s after the home improvements store successfully exited examinership.
Under the scheme, 2.4 million euro is to be invested by parent company Kingfisher plc, and B and Q will continue to trade at eight stores
This means 640 jobs have been saved nationwide, including 60 at the outlet in Knocknacarra.
However, David Fitzsimons of Retail Excellence Ireland says landlords need to be willing to help out smaller retailers too.
Date Published: 09-May-2013
Nine people die in Galway every week from heart disease and stroke.
That’s according to the Irish Heart Foundation, which is launching its Happy Hearts Appeal today. (9/5)
An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, launched the appeal today to help raise funds for the charity, which has seen increasing demand on its patient services.
The Foundation says it needs to raise at least half a million euro to maintain existing information services.
Date Published: 13-May-2013
Concerns have been raised over traffic delays at the railway crossing in Oranmore.
Councillor Jim Cuddy says he has received many representations from local motorists who have been experiencing extended delays.
He says the closed barrier can sometimes cause a traffic tailback as far as the roundabout near the Maldron hotel.
Cllr Cuddy has brought the matter to the attention of Iarnrod Eireann and has asked for an explanation as to why the crossing is closed for so long.
Eamon Ryan voices opposition to old rail lines in West being turned into greenways
Campaigners to protest at Skerritt Roundabout this weekend over ‘lethal’ conditions
Ballinasloe student creates award winning natural hair straightener
€15m funding for active travel measures across Galway
O’ Cuiv calls for critical infrastructure projects to be excluded from emissions targets
Galway’s digital tailor urges returning entrepreneurs to sign up for mentor plan
Jurys name to disappear after 30 years in Galway
Night porter attacked wife and her son in family home
Group of up to 10 rowers rescued from River Corrib in Galway
Galway pubs braced for backlash after massive price hike
