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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Galway West TD Catherine Connolly to launch Áras bid later today Sinn Féin's Dáil motion seeking to improve access to endometriosis care 20th Annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim Set for Saturday 10am-11am Tributes paid following the passing of renowned Galway singer Bernard McNamara Motoring slot European Commission to propose merging CAP funding with other funds 11am-12pm Financial Advice with Dave McCarthy Curlew birds to be released on Lough Corrib as part of conservation project History Talks - Galway artist unfolding forgotten stories of the old Tuam sugar factory

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am We'll have the latest on the councils move to crown square Human Rights organisation slams calls for asylum seekers to pay rent Galway writer nominated for world fantasy award 10am-11am We'll be speaking to Minister Neale Richmond 129 fewer pubs in Galway while over 2,100 pubs have closed since 2005, new report finds We hear about Forogie's youth mentoring programme 11am-12pm Caherlistrane native to take on charity challenge for sick children and his daughter Government expenditure up as National Development Plan nears publication Music Mornings - Sulk Hogan  

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:   9am-10am LIVE from the festival garden - we'll be talking about all about the next 14 days in the Galway International Arts Festival programme.  Significant rise in rape and sexual assault offences in Galway    Parking chaos in Connemara over the weekend as crowds flock to Roundstone for the good weather  10am-11am GAA Palestine plea for visa reversal   Documentary Premieres at Eye Cinema Galway to Raise Funds and Awareness for Sarcoma Cancer Ireland   Sports preview   11am-12pm Our Galway Great is Arts Festival Artistic Director Paul Fahy  

Morley's Mouthfuls Festival season is well and truly underway right across Galway. The Galway Film Fleadh (which we broadcasted from on Friday) is continuing to amaze audiences with a variety of genres, styles and actors in venues right across the city. However, far from there being a lull in newsy stories we covered a number of local, national and international stories on Galway Talks this week. Two stories very much linked to historical abuse were front and centre over the past few days, namely the exaction of the former Tuam Mother and Baby Home site and the announcement of a Commission of Investigation into historical abuse at religious run schools. The intervention team at Tuam invited media from the world over to North Galway to get a sense of the delicate work beginning there next week. The jury is still out on whether or not the Commission of Investigation into abuse at religious run schools will learn lessons from previous reports from other scandals. The farming sector has greeted news that the EU Commission will be requesting updates from Ireland on the Nitrates Derogation with a great deal of apprehension. For those not from a farming backgrounds, this exemption (only benefitting Ireland) may see reductions in livestock numbers if it is reduced. Glinsk native and Independent Ireland TD Michael Fitzmaurice gave the historic context of this latest development in Europe. The war in Gaza continues to be a firm point of discussion right across the world, but closer to home here in Galway many groups have been vocal in the support and have raised funds alongside their voices. Bríd Hennelly, Sabrina and Kay Egan and Evelyn Kelly joined us in studio to tell us about why they have decided to walk the Tóchar Phádraig to raise funds for Gaza Go Bragh. Bríd became inspired to do something tangible after working with Palestinian families through Direct Provision. The film fleadh will just be over and we will be jumping straight into the Galway International Arts Festival. We have been looking ahead to some of the stunning acts which will be rolling into town over the coming fortnight. One such act is comedian Al Murray, who brings his Pub Landlord persona to Leisureland later this month. We will be giving more insights into all the shows taking front and centre over the next two weeks on Galway Talks, starting with our first of two broadcasts from the Festival Garden this coming Monday morning. (Our Galway Great will be none other than the Artistic Director of the festival Paul Fahy.) We always love a bit of music on the programme and this week was no exception. Craughwell native Inis Meáin resident Una Ní Fhlánnagáin joined us as she launched a brand new type of harp alongside a new album. Support for Galway talent was on the double this week as Groev came in to play their new single ahead of performances in the Arts Festival Garden. Don't forget that next week we will also be out and about on Friday the 18th for our Community Matters Series in Glinsk, where we will be broadcasting from the National School in the village.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am We'll be speaking to the creators and stars of films premiering at the fleadh this weekend  New initiative launched to bring vacant homes in the Galway Gaeltacht back to life  Temperatures over 27 degrees expected this weekend – Weather Warning issued  We hear from water safety Ireland on how to stay safe during this weekend 10am-11am Red Fire Danger notice in place  Irish Cancer Society's latest figures show chemotherapy treatment delays at Galway University Hospital  11am-12pm Meeting hears downgrades to Portiuncula Hospital "pure assassination attempt"  Sports preview 

On today's show:  9am-10am 'High risk' pregnancy antenatal care to be moved from PUH HSE publishes tenders for long awaited new ambulance bay for Connemara SANATORIUM to Premiere at Galway Film Fleadh 10am-11am 'Notable reductions' in graduate hiring due to AI Connacht Tribune Headlines Targeted investment needed in post office network to prevent closures across Galway POWERING PROSPERITY - offshore wind 11am-12pm Culture Corner – We speak to the head of production of the Galway International Arts Festival Pet Corner Music Mornings - Groev

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Commission to investigate historical sexual abuse allegations in schools Variations in cancer care leading to avoidable deaths The Captain starring Patrick Bergin to premiere at the Galway Film Fleadh 10am-11am We hear about a Pilgrim for Palestine fundraising event Motoring slot We speak to Al Murray as he preps for his Galway Gig 11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy We hear about a double bill of plays directed by Andrew Flynn coming to the Galway Arts Festival History Talks - Heritage project capturing the oral history of Galway County

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am 40% of parents have had to borrow money to provide their children with essentials Tuam Mother and Baby Home excavation to begin next week 21st Westside Arts Festival to get underway this morning 10am-11am Government told to conserve sites or species to retain nitrates derogation Vote of no confidence of Von der Leyen to take place this week The Assassination Of Michael D Higgins to premiere at Galway Film Fleadh 11am-12pm South Galway Bay Music Festival 2025 to kick off this weekend Evergreen with Helen Mannion Music Morning - New Irish harp to be launched in Galway this week

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Galway property prices rise by €20,000 in Q2 Galway Students' Union says Government's student fees decision will ‘price people out of education' Europe's heatwave could spread to Ireland as early as this week 10am-11am Connemara Ambulance Group slams delays over ambulance base More empty council houses than homeless people in Galway County We hear about a new novel from a Galway City local 11am-12pm Galway Great - Joe Grogan Sports review

Today on Community Matters: Inis Meáin -  9am-10am  Locals tell us their favourite memories of living on the island Current affairs with Mairead Ní Fhartharta and Paddy O'Foghlu History with Máirín Mhéiní 10am-11am We'll be talking about Aran knits with Tarlach De Blacam City Tribune Headlines Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh talks us through the wildflowers blooming on the island 11am-12pm Sport with Collette Blackmore, Lorcan O'Curraoin and Padraic Ruairi Beag Live Music   Helen Brown and her family help us round off the show

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Cost of settling motor insurance claims increased 23% in the first half of 2024 170 Ryanair flights cancelled because of French strike – we hear what to do if you're affected We speak to the star of SunPhlower which will have its world premier at the Galway Film Fleadh 10am-11am RAI claim Further closures and jobs losses on the cards if VAT not reduced for food-led hospitality Financial advice with dave mccarthy Powering Prosperity - we'll discuss discuss district energy with Pauline O Reilly 11am-12pm Culture Corner - historic re-enactment of Alcock and Brown's epic flight in Clifden Sports preview Music Morning - Galway singer-songwriter Si Noble

On today's show: 9am-10am 20,000 people in Co Galway affected by boil water notice or restrictions in 2024 Demonstration to take place in Eyre Square against recent changes to rental law Four-day working week under debate at union conference 10am-11am Proposed Galway City West Primary Care Centre ‘fully signed off' Motoring Slot Connemara Pony Show celebrates its 100th annual Clifden extravaganza 11am-12pm We speak to Sile Seoige as Vhi 360 Health Centre opens in Galway History Talks - Art exhibition looks at Ireland's relationship with holy wells

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Galway local authorities met less than 14% of own build social housing targets 2022-2024 Calls to reverse decision to hike student contribution charge   10am-11am  €3.2bn plan to woo microchip giants to Galway revealed Government called on to extend smoking ban to public places Garda Slot Ballinasloe Flood Relief Scheme to Enter Planning Stage in 2026 11am-12pm McSwiggan's to host a wake as part of the Galway Film Fleadh Galway based charity the Irish Pilgrimage Trust change their name Music Mornings - John Forde

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Call for more survivors of mother and bay homes to come under the redress scheme Health Minister pinpoints Galway as one area at risk of GP care blackspots Two dead sea birds washed up on beaches in Galway and Kerry test positive for bird flu 10am-11am Calls for rural Galway train station which featured in ‘The Quiet Man' to be part of Western Rail Corridor plans MEP Maria Walsh attends banned Budapest Pride march We speak to Fiona Kelly of ATU ahead of the CAO Change of Mind deadline We hear about and Sunny Jacobs and Peter Pringle documentary making its world premier at the Film Fleadh 11am-12pm Galway Greats - Rita Gilligan Sports Review

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Appeal against Warwick site nursing home fails Questions raised over garda training in dealing with domestic abuse cases Homes not Holiday Lets demonstration to take place in Galway 10am-11am Galway hedge growth leaves drivers' sightlines restricted Step forward for construction of major new STEM building at ATU Galway City Tribune Headlines VAT rate for small businesses to be permanently cut in Budget My Culture My Heritage event to take place in Tuam 11am-12pm Galway Thought panel Sports preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Postmasters warn of closure of 40% of post offices without increased funding Galway County Council collects nothing through fines on derelict sites in two years Film Fleadh programme announced 10am-11am  University of Galway leads new €34million ARC Hub for HealthTech Connacht Tribune Headlines Protestors at University of Galway meeting in Carraroe hand in letter with demands for ties to be cut with Israeli institutions 11am-12pm Powering Prosperity Ours To Protect Music Morning - Finéinn Quinn

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Plans to create Irish wool brand mark J1 students told to make socials public or risk USA visa ban Israel agrees to Trump's proposal for ceasefire with Iran National Rally calling for Irish language and Gaeltacht reforms announced 10am-11am Minister vows to change driving test booking system Calls for Galway farmers to get proper compensation for land lost under power lines Europe's Oldest Inland Sailing Race Returns to Galway 11am-12pm Galway International Arts Festival Increases Accessibility and Inclusivity Efforts Evergreen Slot Music Mornings - Barcelo Brothers  

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Galway city and county house prices almost double since COVID pandemic Galway Rape Crisis Centre recruiting volunteers to join their Psychological Support Team Threshold officially opens renovated Galway office with in-person services for renters in the region 10am-11am Iran weighs retaliation against US for strikes on nuclear sites Galway brothers bring brand new musical with local talent on UK tour this summer Racing for Rosabel Returns for 2025 11am-12pm Galway Greats - Carmel Dempsey Sports review

Today on Community Matters: Claddagh:  9am-10am  Locals favourite stories of the area Current affairs The history of the Claddagh 10am-11am  Local organisations Culture - Galway Hookers and the Claddagh Ring 11am-12pm  Sport and charity in the area Music from Mike Vignoles Pat Lynskey finishes off the show

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am New legislation to oblige newsagents to hide vapes in same way they do for tobacco Deliberate moving of ringbouys 'putting lives at risk' says Water Safety Ireland Healthcare staff from Galway recognised for groundbreaking frontline innovation 10am-11am Ministers publish document outlining education plans Connacht Tribune Headlines Ballinasloe Multicultural Midsummer Festival Powering Prosperity - Offshore Wind Energy 11am-12pm Culture Corner - Corrandulla Show takes place this Sunday Sports preview

On today's show:  11am-12pm Financial Advice With Dave McCarthy We hear about the Network Ireland Galway Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2025 History Talks - Woman pens book about her grandfather who ran the Gardai administration office in Galway during the 1950s

On today's show:  10am-11am Galway mum claims autistic son's educational needs not being met after school denied SNA increase Motoring Slot Gala concert to celebrate 60 years since restoration of WB Yeats Galway summer home

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am An extra thousand 1-thousand GPs will be needed in the next 15 years Construction of Galway flood defences will not begin until at least 2030 Gardaí in Galway seize e-scooters capable of reaching 40kmh above legal limit

On today's show:  11am-12pm  Galway Travellers Mark 30 Years of Action for Change  Galway EY Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2025 finalist revealed  Music Mornings - Meadhbh Walsh

On today's show: 10am-11am Opt-out organ donation act to come into effect from tomorrow Call to end discrimination of childless citizens when it comes to the current Inheritance tax legislation  Galway woman to release book of poetry

On  today's show: 9am-10am Clinical trial confrence comes to Galway  Litter of five-week-old puppies discovered on Galway roadside  Work to Begin on New Phase of Athenry Northern Ring Road 

Galway greats with Johnny Óg Connolly Sports review with Ollie Turner

Government Policy Undermines Tourism in the West of Ireland  Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O'Hara, calls on Government to step up to the plate and provide the necessary funding for Dunguaire Castle Poet Louis de Paor  joins us in studio to discuss his poem about refugees.

Kilconly actor wins for Best Supporting actor at the Association of Irish Musical Society Awards in Killarney   Mary Hodson has just published her moving collection Beyond the Mountain Foot Road  Ireland is making excellent progress when it comes to litter disposal, according to the latest survey from IBAL. 

Kilconly actor wins for Best Supporting actor at the Association of Irish Musical Society Awards in Killarney   Mary Hodson has just published her moving collection Beyond the Mountain Foot Road  Ireland is making excellent progress when it comes to litter disposal, according to the latest survey from IBAL. 

Fianna Fáil Senator Anne Rabbitte and IND Councillor Mike Cubbard joins us to discuss Rent pressure zones and nursing homes Sports preview with Ollie Turner

We will hear about a fundraiser to raise money for a sensory room in Brierfield NS, launched by a mother with a child who has additional needs  A 1.5 million euro accommodation complex is set to officially open this weekend on the site of Knock Shrine  Fintan Drury discusses his book 'Catastrophe: Naka II', In Catastrophe, Fintan Drury offers an unflinching exploration of Israel's genocidal campaign  

Minister for Housing James Browne  Threshold officially opens renovated Galway office with in-person services for renters in the region  ALONE's impact report shows a reduction is use of healthcare and improved quality of life among users  Naval base for Galway could form part of Ireland's first maritime security strategy  Ireland Celebrates Global Wellness Day 2025 on Saturday, June 14th, with a host of FREE community wellness events in Galway 

Galway Hosts it's First-Ever Green Clubs Event  Almost a quarter of parents in Connacht let their children ‘dictate' their holiday destination - according to a major new survey  Keith Donald launches his new memoir ‘Music & Mayhem: Passion, Addiction and Redemption in the Golden Age of Irish Music' in Galway this evening  

Councillor Cillian Keane has been elected as the new Cathaoirleach of the Athenry-Oranmore district There has been a significant drop in people buying health insurance We hear about a research project that focuses on the interaction between hen harrier and wind farms

Excavation of Tuam Mother and Baby home site welcomed locally  Government defeats bill to block sale of Israeli war bonds  We hear from a Galway academic about the LA Riots as residents say deployment of military is 'making things worse'  Campaign group in Portumna hits out at planned tourist accommodation for local forest park

Miss Galway 2025 ASK THE DENTIST History Talks

Changes to Rent Pressure Zones Connemara ambulance base Rental Car Shortage from EU EV legislation

Galway Ringroad Updates IMO warnings about proposed Mental Health Bill Gaeilge and Te Reo Māori Film Exchange 

Sylvie Neylon and Padraic Ó Máille speak about their book 'Stop Digging and Start Climbing' Evergreen slot Music with Sara Gerdine  

Researchers discover likely site of new planet in formation  Tuam teen warns young carers are missing out on education due to home commitments   Consumption of alcohol in Ireland drops by 4.5% Cabinet to consider plans to extend RPZs across country

Plans for Galway City Council rent increases criticised Galway locals to take part in national bio gas concern group meeting outside Leinster House tomorrow

On today's show:  11am-12pm Galway Greats - James Harold Sports review

On today's show:  10am-11am Rent caps for new tenancies to be eased under Govt plan Developers of windfarm in Kilconly to hold public consultation

On today's show: 9am-10am Appropriate staff not available to mental health patients at ED ASTI members reject Leaving Cert reform proposals Rising costs among retailers' concerns as up to 100 local shops close annually

On today's show:  11am-12pm Sport with Willie Connell and Tommy Lally Music with Don Stiffe Theola Smyth and PJ Duggan help us round off the show

On today's show:  10am-11am We'll have history with Willie Henry The Hard Rock Cafe Queens Rita Gilligan joins us Stories of Bohermore with Kathleen Casey

On today's show:  9am-10am Locals favourite stories of Bohermore over the years Bohermore Youth Matters Club  We chat to Gerry Kavanagh 

On today's show:  11am-12pm Culture Corner - Classic Fest returns to Galway Racecourse Sports preview Music Mornings - Laura Jo

On today's show:  10am-11am Rally calling for separate mental health A&E takes place this Saturday in Galway University of Galway study reveals major shifts in young people's health behaviours over 25 years Powering Prosperity – battery storage

On today's show:  9am-10am Shantalla Residents hold meeting ahead of Galway City Council vote on transferring three acres of local p  ark to the HSE Children's Health Ireland report to be referred to Gardaí We hear about Galway events for Men's health week