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Galway Bay fm News brings you the day’s top local, national, and international stories with in-depth analysis.

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Catherine Connolly demands clarity from Taoiseach...

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2025/03/01

Galway West TD Catherine Connolly has demanded clarity from the Taoiseach over mixed messages on the Government's Tenant in Situ scheme. It allows local authorities to buy properties where tenants are facing eviction because the landlord is selling the property. Deputy Connolly said the Department of Housing has told Galway City Council the scheme is currently suspended. But, she said, the Department itself is saying it is not - and she asked Michéal Martin for clarity. He replied after Deputy

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00:39

Widow of rugby legend Anthony Foley to address Galway...

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2025/02/16

Olive Foley, widow of rugby legend Anthony Foley is to give an address on grief at this year's Galway Novena which gets underway tomorrow (mon feb 17)Mother of two Olive lost her husband Axel Foley in 2016 when he died suddenly from heart disease at the age of 42 and her talk at the Novena on Day 8 is entitled 'Grief: The Price of Love' Each day will feature a different speaker reflecting on their personal stories and insights into faith, resilience, grief and love. The theme of the 41st event is

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00:43

Michael Fitzmaurice says Storm Eowyn turned "Eamon...

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2025/02/16

The impact and devastation of Storm Eowyn turned "Eamons Ryan's dream into a nightmare". That's according to local TD Michael Fitzmaurice, as he reflected on the countless homes left without heating in the aftermath of the storm. Independent Ireland Deputy Fitzmaurice told the Dáil the situation clearly proved the value of a chimney.

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04:18

Pres Athenry FT

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2025/02/15

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00:33

Local TD questions Taoiseach on "silence" from ESB on...

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2025/02/15

A local TD has questioned the Taoiseach on the "silence" from the ESB on potential compensation for those worst affected by Storm Eowyn. Claire Kerrane told the Dáil she was equally concerned about the Taoiseach and Government silence on the issue. She said many people across Galway and Roscommon went more than two weeks without power, as well as water and heating in some cases. Deputy Kerrane asked Michéal Martin if the ESB could suspend standing charges and provide a goodwill payment. But the

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00:27

All systems go at University of Galway for this...

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2025/02/09

t's all systems go at the University of Galway for this year's RAG Week, which gets underway today.The Raise and Give campaign is aimed at raising funds for the Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Autism Partnership. Extra Garda patrols will take place in Galway City and Gardaí are reminding students to be mindful of others and to be safe. Community Policing Gardaí has liaised with the universities, student unions, resident and community groups, publicans, off-licence operators and Galway City

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01:16

Midlands - North West MEP Says Minister for Justice...

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2025/02/03

Midlands-North West MEP Maria Walsh has written to Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan to request details on his plans for the implementation of the law given new data highlighting the growing threat of human trafficking.According to a UN report published this week, trafficking for forced labour has increased by 47% compared to pre-pandemic levels. Speaking this afternoon, MEP Walsh, who is a member of the Justice & Home Affairs Committee, said that During the period 2021 - 2022, there were

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01:11

Roscommon Galway TD offers Taoiseach proposals to...

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2025/02/02

Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon/Galway Claire Kerrane has written to the Taoiseach with proposals to provide necessary relief to communities across the state ravaged by Storm Éowyn.Deputy Kerrane said that affected communities deserve to have their voices heard and that Micheál Martin's rejection of Mary Lou McDonald's request to recall the Dáil this week was political negligence. She added that at times of national crises, it is essential that the government engages directly with elected

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02:20

Government introduce Accommodation Assistance Scheme...

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2025/02/01

The Government has introduced an Accommodation Assistance Scheme for those still without power and water after Storm Éowyn. It will provide reimbursement for people to stay in private accommodation while they wait for their electricity and/or water to be restored. For those who do not have the means to pay upfront for accommodation, they can contact a community welfare officer. Speaking to Sarah Slevin, Roscommon-Galway Fianna Fáil TD Dr Martin Daly explains how the scheme will work:

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00:55

Bishop of Galway Michael Duignan offers support and...

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2025/02/01

Bishop of Galway Michael Duignan has offered his support and solidarity to the people of the Dioceses of Clonfert and Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora who continue to struggle with the effects of Storm Éowyn, In a social media post, Bishop Duignan said that many people are still without power, water. heat and communication and they may feel invisible and forgotten as life in other parts of county and country returns to normal. Speaking to Galway Bay FM News, Bishop Duignan stressed that these

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03:36

Galway v Tipp FT

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2025/01/27

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00:52

MEP finds it inexplicable that the Irish Government...

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2025/01/26

Midlands - North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has reacted angrily to confirmation from the European Commissioner for Crisis Management that the Irish Government only requested help at 4pm yesterday despite being offered assistance on Wednesday last.Commissioner Hadja Lahbib confirmed this in a message to MEP Mullooly last night saying that they had been in contact with the Irish Government since the 22nd of January but it was only yesterday afternoon that Ireland decided to request the activation of

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00:28

Applications for new Galway City budget scheme open...

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2025/01/19

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00:34

Midlands-North West MEP Calls for Austrian-inspired...

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2025/01/18

Midlands North West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has said that the Irish Government's plan to deliver 300,000 new homes before 2030 has no chance of being delivered unless there is a change in the funding system used here.MEP Mullooly cited a housing model used in Austria that has been globally recognised which uses the cost rent principle. Under this model, rents are based on actual construction, maintenance and financing costs rather than market demand. As a result, it ensures long-term affordability and

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01:34

Galway Tour Guides Association President calls for a...

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2025/01/12

Galway Tour Guides Association President Jim Ward has called for a voucher scheme for its members. He outlined this plan during a successful and well-attended Annual General Meeting held at the Menlo Park Hotel on Tuesday. The voucher would allow registered guides to receive complimentary tea or coffee from businesses at no cost to the guide. Mr Ward told Galway Bay FM News that this scheme is already in place in other parts of the country.

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06:12

Shane Walsh post Kildare

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2025/01/06

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Padraig Joyce post Kildare

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2025/01/06

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James O'Flathartha post Ballinagar

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2025/01/06

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04:41

Maghnus Breathnach post Ballinagar

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2025/01/06

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00:52

Aisling Dolan

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2025/01/04

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