Galway Bay FM News Archives
VOTING SLOW ON GALWAY ISLANDS
Date Published: 26-Oct-2011
The turnout in the Presidential and referendums election on Galway’s four islands is slow up to this lunchtime at an estimated ten per cent
Over 1,000 people are eligible to vote across the three Aran Islands and Inis Bofin
The weather has been inclement during the morning but is expected to pick up on the islands this afternoon
Polling stations opened at 7 this morning and remain open until 10 tonight
There are two polling stations on Inis Mór and one each on Inis Meáin, Inis Óirr and Inis Bofin.
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.
Galway Senator says the process for the reimbursement of medicines for rare diseases needs to be reformed
Disposable income per person in Galway drops by 7% over 10 year period
GMIT moves step closer to forming Connacht-Ulster Alliance
NUI Galway Student Union President says ‘blame game’ wont work in addressing rise of Covid Cases in city.
Roll out of vaccines to people aged 85 and older takes place in Merlin Park today
Connacht Tribune tributes to loved ones
Gardaí seek help in tracing man missing from Galway City
Gardaí in Salthill seize €26,000 cash and €5,000 worth of drugs
Galway man home after 42-day battle with pneumonia and Covid – for his 93rd birthday
Fresh take on the Claddagh ring gives a helping hand!
