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: 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.
Appeal to An Bord Pleanala over refusal of housing development in Loughrea
Galway ranked 39th worst in world for traffic congestion
Finance Minister to speak at business lunch in city next month
University of Galway healthcare facility secures European accreditation
Workers at Corrib Oil station in Ballinasloe to take further strike action
Local development company set to launch houses with clever use of space
Galway-based Versono Medical increases laboratories and offices
Jurys name to disappear after 30 years in Galway
Galway student’s career dream shattered after being blinded by firework
Galway County Council asked to return cash for cycleway
