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HSE criticised for converting church at Tuam nursing home into extra rooms
Galway bay fm newsroom – A Tuam town councillor says the HSE’s decision to convert a church at a nursing home into extra rooms is a retrograde and uneccesary step.
Tom Reilly says public representatives were not made aware of the plans for Aras Mhuire nursing home on the outskirts of Tuam and works are already underway.
In a statement, the HSE says the remodelling works are taking place in response to the ever increasing demand for beds.
It adds that Saturday mass will continue to be celebrated and a dedicated oratory similar to other community nursing units will also be constructed.
Councillor Tom Reilly says patients are dissapointed with the plans and is now calling on the HSE to reverse its decision
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Request for more time to build sports facility at Inishbofin appealed to planning board

From Galway Bay FM newsroom- The county council’s refusal of an application for more time to develop a sports facility at Inishbofin has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála.
The plan led by Inishbofin Development Company C-L-G to request extra time for the project was refused by the council in April.
The development at Middlequarter involves a single storey sports facility to include dressing rooms, referee room, showers and toilets.
An Bord Pleanála is due to issue a decision in September.
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Gaelscoil Dara Renmore wins national science competition

From Galway Bay FM newsroom- Gaelscoil Dara in Renmore has been declared the winner of START, a national science competition
It challenges primary school children aged 8 to 12 to simulate their own trial and report on their findings.
The ‘Schools Teaching Awareness of Randomised Trials’ final took place yesterday at NUI Galway
Gaelscoil Dara’s winning entry asked the question ‘do children learn better from a teacher or from each other?’
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Athenry’s Agricultural Show returns for first time since 2019

From Galway Bay FM newsroom- The Athenry Agricultural Show is returning tomorrow for the first time since 2019.
As with previous years, there will be a wide range of classes in categories such as showjumping, equine, sheep and dog showing, and baking.
Many categories will hold championships, and a range of qualifiers for other shows throughout the country will also be available.
A full schedule of classes is available on the Athenry agri show website.
Assistant show secretary and PRO, Mary O’Keeffe says everyone is excited to see the return of the event.