Galway Bay FM News Archives
NEW CEO OF GALWAY VOLVO OCEAN RACE
Date Published: 18-May-2011
The founder and former chairman of the Information Technology Association of Galway, has been announced as the new CEO for the Galway Volvo ocean race festival.
Dublin man, Fintan Healy has been selected to lead ‘Let’s do it Global’, which is the driving force behind the race finish in Galway next year.
Mr. Healy will take up the position next week replacing chairman and acting CEO Enda O’ Coineen.
Date Published: 08-May-2013
Gardai are appealing for witnesses following a single vehicle crash at the Portumna bridge this morning.
The road from Nenagh to Loughrea reopened shortly after 11 this morning following the completion of a technical exam.
Four men were travelling in a van when they hit the Portumna bridge around 6:30 this morning.
Gardaí, ambulance and two units of Portumna fire services rushed to the scene, and one of the men was taken to Portiuncula hospital in Ballinasloe.
He is being treated for head injuries, which have been described by Gardaí as serious.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Portumna Garda station on 09-097-42060
Date Published: 10-May-2013
GMIT is to honour seven outstanding individuals including President Michael D Higgins with Honorary Fellowships at a special ceremony later this month.
It’s the first time in the 40 year history of the Institute the Governing Body of GMIT has decided to award honorary fellowships.
The GMIT Honorary Fellowships will be conferred at the g Hotel in the city this day two weeks Friday 24 May at 2.30pm in front of 200 invited guests.
Date Published: 13-May-2013
Galway commuters are holding their breath as there has been a potential breakthrough in the Bus Eireann dispute, as both sides have agreed to talks at the Labour Relations Commission.
The LRC intervened this afternoon, on day two of strike action that has seen 95 per cent of bus services disrupted across the country.
The LRC’s Director of Conciliation Services, Kevin Foley, says the National Bus and Rail Union and the company have agreed to meet for mediated talks at 8 this evening.
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Award gives Galway business reason to smile
Seanad hears Galway badly needs new wastewater treatment plant
City Council to proceed with €3.5 million loan for first time buyers scheme
Forster Court seeks to extend facilities into former tourist office
Connacht Tribune tributes to loved ones
Galway meteorologist enjoying new-found fame in the sun!
New tech hub in Galway City centre gets green light
Fresh take on the Claddagh ring gives a helping hand!
Galway legend’s colourful story captures life for the Irish in London
