Galway Bay FM News Archives
Socialist party backs call to reopen Connemara plane crash case
Date Published: 10-May-2013
The Justice Minister is being urged to re-open an investigation into a military plane crash in Connemara almost 4 years ago.
22-year-old Cadet, David Jevens and Captain Derek Furniss were killed in the training crash near Cornamona on October 12th 2009.
The Jevens family have consistently raised concerns about the military inquiry into the crash and asked the Justice Minister to review the case.
However, Minister Alan Shatter has declined to re-open the case stating that the concerns raised by the young cadet’s family don’t directly bear on the accident.
The family have indicated that they may take their case to Europe.
Date Published: 07-May-2013
60 jobs have been saved at the city branch of B&Q, 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&Q will continue to trade at eight stores
This means 640 jobs have been saved nationwide, including 60 at the outlet in Knocknacarra.
B&Q Ireland filed a petition with the High Court in January seeking the appointment of an examiner.
Date Published: 09-May-2013
A man in his 40s is being treated at University Hospital Galway after he was hit by a car on the Dublin road this afternoon.
The man was walking near the entrance to Merlin Park hospital at around 1:30 when the incident occured.
Emergency services attended the scene, and he was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Gardaí are advising motorists to expect delays as a stop-go system is now in place.
Date Published: 13-May-2013
City Councillor Michael Crowe is calling on the Transport Minister Leo Vradkar to urgently intervene to end strike action by Bus Eireann in Galway.
Major travel disruption is expected in Galway and nationwide as the national strike enters its second day.
Bus drivers are protesting against five million euro worth of cuts to their overtime and premium pay – which Bus Eireann says are vital to ensure the future viability of the company.
Up to 20 Bus Éireann drivers are continuing their picket outside the bus depot at the docks in the city.
It’s understood up to 80 Galway workers took part in the picket on rotational rosters yesterday.
Speaking on Galway Talks, City Cllr Michael Crowe said Minister Vradkar needs to take urgent action to intervene so that transport services can be restored.
Local Labour Councillor slams Government “kite flying” over social welfare increases
Galway Youth group traveling to Tanzania for climate action programme
Inaugural Oughterard Tug of War and Fun Day raises over €20k for Galway Hospice
UHG is most over-crowded hospital for majority of week
Over 3,000 Ukrainian refugees now in Galway
Landmark Gort pub sells for €20,000 over its asking price
Galway must ‘sort itself out on the tourism front’
JD Wetherspoon unveils plan for ‘superpub’ in Galway City
Galway couple enjoy their wedding day – at fifth time of asking!
Law catches up with Galway parking meter thief years later
