The programming format is a mixture of music, news, sport, current affairs and local issues.[3] Programmes are generally in English, although the station features some Irish language programmes. There is an opt-out service with alternative programming for Galway city on weekday evenings using the 95.8 MHz frequency.
History
The station was originally launched as Radio West[4] and was the first legal local radio station in Galway.[2] Radio West changed its name to Galway Bay FM in 1993.
In 2006, the Connacht Tribune newspaper bought the station outright, having previously owned 27% of it.