Galway Bay FM News Archives
PROGRESS ON GLENAMADDY SEWERAGE SCHEME
Date Published: 25-Jun-2008
Glenamaddy is one step closer to getting an upgraded sewerage scheme
Consultants have been appointed and are preparing contract documents for the development of the new scheme in the town
There has been an ongoing campaign for the work as the current scheme is no longer capable of servicing the area
The latest stage of the plans which are expected to cost several million euro was announced at this weeks meeting of Galway county council
Glenamaddy councillor Tiernan Walsh is hopeful the work will be carried out in 2009
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.
Disappointment voiced over the delay to repair Traffic Lights at University Hospital Galway
European Commission confirms daily fines against the State in relation to the Derrybrien windfarm will cease
Galway’s CONNOLLY favourite for Ireland’s Eurovision song choice with decision due tonight
Senator claims barriers to Galway Ring Road will cause huge implications for other infrastructure projects
Galway TY students invited to attend real estate work experience course
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
Galway student’s career dream shattered after being blinded by firework
