Galway Bay FM News Archives
MAN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH OUGHTERARD MURDER
Date Published: 29-Sep-2011
Gardai investigating the murder of teacher and part time publican, John Kenny in Oughterard last weekend, are continuing to question a man in his late 30s.
The man was arrested around 9 o’ clock last night in the city and can be held for an initial period of 48 hours.
56 year old John Kenny was found dead – with his hands tied behind his back – at his family’s pub in Oughterard last Sunday evening.
A murder investigation was launched and last night Gardai arrested a man in his late 30s in Galway City.
He’s being questioned at Mill Street Garda Station, under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.
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.
MEP Maria Walsh says EU vote on pay transparency “landmark day for gender equality”
University of Galway receives highest funding amount of €2m for environmental research
Pledge of support for 120 Ukrainian refugees due to move into O’Dea’s Hotel Loughrea
Appeal to An Bord Pleanala over refusal of housing development in Loughrea
Galway ranked 39th worst in world for traffic congestion
Local development company set to launch houses with clever use of space
Galway-based Versono Medical increases laboratories and offices
Jurys name to disappear after 30 years in Galway
Galway student’s career dream shattered after being blinded by firework
Galway County Council asked to return cash for cycleway
