Galway Bay FM News Archives
APPEAL FOR INFORMATION ABOUT BODY WASHED UP IN SALTHILL
Date Published: 26-Mar-2008
Gardai are appealing for information about a body that was found washed up on the shore in Salthill last evening.
It’s thought the body is that of a man aged between 35 and 40
Gardai believe the body had not been in the water for a long period of time.
Anybody with any information can contact Salthill Gardai on 091-514720
That’s a Galway number 514720
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.
City planners waiting on further information before decision on planned Wetherspoons
International House Galway gone into liquidation with close to 200 international students affected
Joint move by Galway councils to Crown Square ruled out
Hotel sector’s plea to retain lower VAT rate
Irish Water representatives asked to explain frequent East Galway problems
Jurys name to disappear after 30 years in Galway
Galway’s digital tailor urges returning entrepreneurs to sign up for mentor plan
Group of up to 10 rowers rescued from River Corrib in Galway
Galway County Council asked to return cash for cycleway
Galway student’s career dream shattered after being blinded by firework
