Galway Bay FM News Archives
GARDAI CONTINUE INVESTIGATIONS INTO FATAL KILTORMER CRASH
Date Published: 26-Jul-2012
Gardaí are continuing their investigations into a fatal single vehicle crash in Kiltormer.
55 year old Ena Hardiman died after the car she was driving hit a wall at New Gate on the Kiltormer to Portuman road between 7:30 and 8 am yesterday.
She was the sole occupant of the car, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Ballinasloe Gardaí are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 09-096 318-90.
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.
Work is underway to repair the traffic lights at University Hospital Galway
Visiting restrictions currently in place in Galway Clinic
Speculation is rife in the United States that Marty Walsh is to leave politics
Father Ted ‘TedFest’ returns to Inis Mór next month
Cocaine culture makes policing Galway at night more difficult
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
New Sportage continues line of reliability from Kia
