Galway Bay FM News Archives
CONCERNS OVER CRUELTY TO PONIES AT BALLYLOUGHANE BEACH
Date Published: 13-Feb-2008
Concerns over cruelty to ponies being raced on Ballyloughane Beach are to be raised at the next City Policing Committee meeting.
Councillor Terry O’Flaherty says ponies are being flogged and made to run very fast along the beach and through the water.
In one case an injured horse was seen being flogged and then forced to continue racing.
Last Sunday it was reported that up to 14 horses and carts were at Ballyloughane beach.
The activity has been reported to the GSPCA, city wardens, and the Gardai.
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.
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