Galway Bay FM News Archives
TURFCUTTERS TO BE TRIED AT GALWAY CIRCUIT COURT IN MAY
Date Published: 10-Apr-2013
Up to 250 turfcutters have marched through the streets of Loughrea in solidarity with four men who’ve been sent forward for trial to Galway Circuit Court.
Books of evidence were served today at Loughrea District Court on the men who are charged in relation to illegal turfcutting on a bog near Portumna, designated as an SAC
The summonses relate to three separate incidents in May and August last year contrary to section 35 and section 67 of the European Communities Birds and Nautural Habitats regulations 2011
Pat McDonagh from Killeen, Ballyshrule; Michael D’Arcy of Ballycahill, Killimor; Padraic Byrne also of Killimor; and Anthony Porter of Bauntia, Woodford were released on bail of 100 euro each to appear before the Circuit Court on May 28th.
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.
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