Galway Bay FM News Archives
THOUSANDS DESCENDING ON SALTHILL FOR AIR SHOW
Date Published: 24-Jun-2007
Thousands of people are already descending on Salthill this lunchtime in preparation for this afternoon’s Salthill International Airshow.
Up to 100,000 spectators are expected to turn out to the event where the US Thunderbirds will feature for the 1st time demonstrating formation flying & solo routines.
Aircraft from all over the world including the Air Corps and RAF will feature in the annual event which kicks off at 3 o’clock.
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.
269 cases of Covid 19 reported nationally with 1 further death – No figures reported for Galway
Roscommon/Galway TD asks Road Safety Authority to consider establishing a temporary Driver Test Centre in Ballinasloe
Emergency services called to accident at Moneenageisha.
Proposal to resolve dispute over access to pensions for CE Scheme supervisor and assistant supervisors welcomed by Roscommon/Galway Senator
Armed Support Unit attend Mervue incident
Galway publican in court over alleged breach of Covid regulations
Galway City gears up for summer of outdoor hospitality
Poitín makers Micil distil the first Galway whiskey in over 100 years
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Galway couple take life in the fast lane after losing jobs to pandemic
