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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Disgust as hundreds of bottles and cans removed from Galway city canal    The new CEO of Galway Simon Community joins us as child homelessness reaches record high   Ballymacward woman with dyspraxia speaks about managing her condition   10am-11am Parents in Furbo say progress on safe routes to school doesn't go far enough    Caution urged as High Tide Warning in place this week   As fundraising continues for a pupil of Tirellan NS who suffered a catastrophic brain bleed in February we speak to his father   Fianna Fail cllrs in Loughrea put colours to the mast for the underdog candidate as the nomination process for President is finalised later   11am-12pm Cartoon Fest kicks off today in Galway City and Inis Oirr   We hear about a defence forces adventure challenge for silver gaisce award   Music Mornings - Finghin Collins joins us live in studio 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley 9am-10am Relief locally as Fine Gael councillors instructed to block nomination of independents   Good Friday Agreement could have reference to ECHR removed – according to Reform UK's Nigel Farage   We hear about how Galwegians can access healthcare in Northern Ireland  10am-11am Tributes paid as retired Galway Bay fm journalist Ken Kelly passes away after a short illness   Commercial Bus Operators Call for Full Inclusion in New Free Travel Scheme for Children Under 9   Galway Hospice to Host Palliative Care Conference  11am-12pm Galway Great - Jarlath McDonagh   Sports review 

Today on Community Matters: Kilnadeema Leitrim 9am-10am We'll hear locals favourite stories of the locality in times gone by   Current affairs with Micheal Geraghty   History with Pat O Looney  10am-11am We'll hear all about finerty mills and bloom   Local Man To Climb Mount Kilimanjaro For Cuan Mhuire   We'll talk all about the IFA with John Donnelly and Barry Donnelly   11am-12pm Jam packed sport section   Live music from Michael fahy, margaret mcdonnell and vinnie kenny   Pake Niland and John Geraghty help us round off the show  

Morley's Mouthfuls: The ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has yet again dominated much of the political discourse this week. The calls for Israeli war bonds to be moved from the Irish Central Bank seemed to have been heard by Israel, as they moved authorisation to another country in the EU, namely Luxembourg. However, this act is a drop in the ocean compared to what needs to happen at a political level according to many campaigners, activists and human rights experts. One Galway woman who has very much throw herself into Palestinian solidarity and aid efforts is Salthill poet Sarah Clancy. The flotilla aims to deliver aid to the population in Gaza, something which has not been allowed to happen on several occasions and is against international law. We followed this story up later in the week with the Galway Palestine Solidarity Campaign who will hold The West's Awake Rally for the cause this weekend. They want to see action and pressure brought to bear on Israel so that vital humanitarian aid can be delivered and a prevention of further loss of lives. One Palestinian shared his horror story of escaping the war torn region, his gratitude to make it safely to Ireland for medical treatment of his family and the personal losses he has experienced along the way. It remains to be seen what if anything will trigger a dialogue between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, while we are all used to complaining about the traffic in and around Galway City, one contributor to the show had a nightmare ordeal in a taxi. Maggie Regan and her friend got into a taxi, only for the driver to first go the wrong way and then verbally abuse them. She recalled the night on Galway Talks to a huge reaction and former taxi man and Fine Gael Cllr. Frank Fahy gave some advice on best practice to prevent and or deal with a situation like this in the future. While Frank contested that incidents like these were rare we did get an avalanche of texts in venting similar bad experiences. Cllr. Fahy also pointed out the fact that some taxi drivers are the subject to both verbal and physical abuse and that there are serious responsibilities and dangers with the profession, particularly those who drive night shifts. Galway GAA announced that Padraic Joyce will get a two year extension as manager of the senior football team, meaning the Killererin man will be at the helm until the end of the 2028 season. John Divilly has stepped away from the fray meaning there will be gaps to fill in the backroom team over the off season. With many high profile names in the mix it will be interesting to see will someone come through the ranks locally or will an outside name like Kieran Donaghy link in with the tribes. Ultimately, that will be a decision for Padraic Joyce. The housing situation was under the microscope again this week. Following on from the fact that homelessness figures reached another record high last week, we had the compounding effect of Galway being among the worst areas when it comes to dereliction and vacancy. Cllr Niall McNeilis of the Labour Party said that while Government had committed funding to tackle vacant homes, it is a drop in the ocean compared to the investment needed. We had a great day out in Kilnadeema Leitrim for our Community Matters programme from Finnerty's Mills. Next up is Corr Na Mona next Friday. Join us again for Galway Talks on Monday where our Galway Great after 11am is Jarlath McDonagh of Turloughmore.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley  9am-10am  Government launches five-year national strategy to improve disability rights in Ireland   We speak to Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke as he visits Galway   10am-11am Lack of engagement from employers in regards to auto enrolement  We hear about The West's Awake – a Rally for Palestine taking place this weekend  Several events taking place in Galway for National Services Day   11am-12pm Culture Corner - The man, the myth, the legend, Joe Sherry joins us to talk about Clarinbridge Market Day   Pet Corner   Sports Preview   Music Mornings - 12th Annual Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds Festival in Ballinasloe

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am  Galway based Tik Toker recants hellish taxi scenario when trying to return to Clonboo from the city at night    EU Commission to push for ratification of Mercosur deal  BioBank Ireland working to create “snapshot” of the health of people of Ireland  10am-11am Major changes to Galway International Oyster & Maritime Festival  Calls to End Discrimination in Inheritance Tax for Childless Citizens   4,000 HGV drivers needed over the next 5 years or Ireland will grind to a halt as early as this Christmas  11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy We hear about Trad Fest taking place this weekend   History Talks - Launch of 'A Magdalene Rose' 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Tuesday, 2nd September 2025) 9am-10am  Padraic Joyce to remain as Galway football manager until 2028  Sharp Rise in AI Chatbot Use Among 8–15 year olds – CyberSafeKids Warns of Unchecked Risks  Baboro programme available online ahead of this year's festival   10am-11am Israel moves bond approval from Ireland to Luxembourg  Call for Galway people who have completed cancer treatment to take part in the Upcoming Survive & Thrive Programme  GARDA REPORT  Galway trio raise thousands to join charity project building classrooms in Kenya  11am-12pm Niall Breslin brings new album The Place That Has Never Been Wounded to Galway  EVERGREEN with Helen Mannion   Galway Choir Seeks 100 Individuals To Find Their Voice for Town Hall Performance  

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Monday, 1st September 2025) 9am-10am  Nearly 9 per cent of Ireland's derelict homes in Galway, report finds  Isme pushes back on plans to raid National Training Fund  Construction Work on Footpaths Inconveniencing Walkers  Call for State-of-the-Art Convention Centre on City Hall Site  10am-11am  IRISH CITIZENS have SET SAIL FOR GAZA No school transport for ASD students for Gaelscoil Riabhach in Loughrea and around Ireland  Remote jobs could generate over €100m per year for Ireland   The Glenamaddy Ploughing and Agricultural Show will take place on Sunday the 28th of September 11am-12pm Galway Greats - Pierce Purcell Snr Weekend Sports Preview with Ollie Turner

Health issues were to the fore in more ways than one this week. There was a very public back and forth between the Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill and BAM in relation to the National Children's Hospital. Closer to home on Galway Talks we focused in on the Rare Diseases Strategy which is being developed for the next five years up to 2030. There are calls for expansion of rare diseases tested for, but also reliability of said tests. While plans and strategies are important, ultimately it is delivery of changes and implementations of health recommendations that will make differences on the ground. We got to see the real human impact of that when Renmore mother Roisin Costello joined us alongside Anne Lawlor, a founding member and chair of 22q Ireland. Very poignantly at the end of the interview Roisin laid bare that due to inaction on implementing changes other families have gone through similar situations to her family as genetic anomalies have not been caught by the screening system. She wants to see and has renewed her calls for a centralised screening lab here in Ireland so that nothing is missed by health officials. Giving families the medical advice they need by making them aware of all the factors going into subsequent pregnancies. BreastCheck missing screening targets for a second year running also made headlines locally here in Galway. We covered it with Prof. Michael Kerin who is over the cancer programme locally and Edel Shovlin the COO of the Irish Cancer Society. Staffing dominated the changes needed alongside implementation of recommendations and completed promised infrastructure projects. In more positive news for service users and family members in Loughrea, the Seven Springs Day Centre fully reopened this week following a long campaign from the Loughrea Concerned Citizens Group. Mattie Quinn heralded the reopening and put it down to people power, adding that “they won't be going away” anytime soon. The Presidential election has remained in the focus and this week on Galway Bay FM we heard calls for grassroots Fianna Fáil members to be given a say in who will contest the race for the Áras. Loughrea area Cllr. Michael Regan hit out at the top brass of the party and expressed his support for Eamon O'Cuív. He wants to see a democratic process opened up without delay. We should hear more on the next moves from Fianna Fáil next week when the Taoiseach discusses options with the parliamentary party. Meanwhile, two Ministers from the party were on Inis Oírr this week to announce the first announcement of the NDP spending ahead of Budget 2026. The island will benefit from over 35 million euro investment in its pier, some 20 years on from when the project became one of the many victims from the financial downturn. Better late than ever and a shock to islanders, planning will now begin in earnest to get the most out of this massive infrastructural boost to the area. Don't forget we are out and about on Friday next the 5th of September for Community Matters! We will be covering Kilnadeema Leitrim from Finnerty's Mills in the heart of Southeast Galway. Join us on the morning between 9am-12pm if you are in the area. Galway Talks Galway Talks with John Morley is the flagship show on Galway Bay FM and broadcasts Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm and is the most popular talk show in the Galway region. The current affairs show features a mix of breaking news, human interest stories, sport, entertainment, history and live music. From local and national politics to community issues, voices from across the county and beyond discuss and debate the major events affecting Galway, the country and the world. There's a lighter side too as we feature the stories of local characters, the talent of Galway's arts scene and debate the county's many sporting achievements. To listen back to previous shows see here.  Meanwhile. Galway Bay FM News provides trusted, comprehensive coverage and analysis of local, national, and international stories. Tune in every hour, Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, with breakfast updates at 7:30 and 8:30. Catch the multi-award-winning FYI Galway from 5pm for all your news and sport, along with traffic and business information. And if its sport you're after -Listen live to Galway Bay FM Sport on the hour from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. For all your local, national and international sports commentaries, fixtures and results check out Over the Line on Fridays from 7pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday Sports from 1pm – 6pm and Mondays from 8pm to 10pm. Download the Galway Bay FM app to get the latest stories on the go and stay connected on Facebook, Instagram and X   Morley's Mouthfuls

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley  9am-10am  Over 250 people attend Athenry Peaker Plant Concern Group meeting. No Bus for 11 children with additional needs in Ballinasloe. 10am-11am Woman taken to UHG after incident at city's Eye Cinema.  Striking school secretaries and caretakers to attend regional rallies.  1 million extra home care hours needed in 2026 to help improve “blackspot” in Galway.  Connacht Rugby team up with AV experts Sound to Light.  Galway City to become a Beacon of Climate Hope and Innovation this September.  11am-12pm Galway Thoughts Panel w/ Albert Dolan of Fianna Fáil and Louis O'Hara of Sinn Féin. Weekend sports preview.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 28th August 2025):  9am-10am  Over €35 million in State funding provided for pier in Inis Oírr  'Significant scope' to expand newborn screening  Vhi to increase prices by average of 3% from 1 October  10am-11am Vandalism prompts temporary closure of changing rooms and toilet facilities at Dunlo Athletic Track, Ballinasloe  Finding Sophie - world premiere at the Town Hall Theatre, Galway on 10 September with previews on 5 & 6 September  Global conference on basking sharks to take place in Galway this week 11am-12pm Ours To Protect - Sustainability Pet Corner - Breeds issues Farewell Siobhán  

Ours to Protect is a unique and exciting audio project – a collaboration of local and regional broadcasters from across the country who have come together to tackle climate change, champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Ireland about how they can make a difference. This week we discuss Sustainability with Mary Bermingham Sustainability Educator, Shane Mooney the MD of SPECO Sustainability Consultancy and hear from schoolchildren across Galway about their thoughts on Sustainabillity. Ours to Protect is brought to you by Galway Bay FM and the IBI and is funded by Coimisiun na Mean with the television license fee.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 27th August 2025):  9am-10am  Local TD critical of Government delay in engaging with school secretaries and caretakers  New Research 1 from Drinkaware Reveals Complex Relationship with Alcohol   Career options after the Leaving Certificate at Galway Community College  10am-11am Fianna Fail cllr calls on party to give the grassroots a say in Presidential deliberations   Motoring Slot with Gerry Murphy Disposable Vapes  For the first time ever — Fahy Travel brings a major international Escorted and Adventure Tour Event to Galway!  11am-12pm Financial Advice with Dave McCarthy New Novel _ Athenry A Famine Tale of Love and Survival  The Raid of Castle Bellew

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  BreastCheck misses screening targets for second year running  Seven Springs fully open 5 days per week  Calls for Government action as over 2,300 Galway children remain on Early Years waiting lists  10am-11am Students urged to be careful amid accommodation fraud rise  ESB Networks undertaking Forestry and Vegetation Clearing Works to Strengthen Resilience Post-Storm Éowyn  Garda Slot 11am-12pm Astronomers make unexpected discovery of planet in formation around a young star  Connemara Chamber raise over €1.8 million as Wisconsin man wins dream home in Clifden fundraising draw   Parents in Galway Call for Pilot of Streamlined Second-Level School Admissions System Ahead of New School Year  MUSIC MORNINGS – TALLLON - "Man of Steel -  All Ages All Day"  will take place at the Rosin Dubh on 31st August.  

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Government to announce supports to combat US tariffs on business  In Galway City, rents have risen by 8.5% in the last year and the average rent is now €2295  Support Convoy4Ukraine Emergency Evacuation Vehicle 10am-11am 17 beaches out of 33 across the country have been rated 'clean' this summer Athenry residents raise concerns over proposed power plant  Galway woman bakes way to national brown bread finals Homecoming in Corinthians later for double world champion swimmer John Shortt   11am-12pm GALWAY GREATS - Ray Berry SPORT REVIEW with Ollie Turner 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Locals tell us their favourite stories of Glenamaddy over the years Current affairs issues in the area  John Donlon will talk us through the history of Glenamaddy fair days  10am-11am We'll hear all about local organisations Billy Comer will join us  11am-12pm Sport - we'll talk soccer and GAA  Lena Enver will treat us to some live music  Gerry Davis helps us finish off the show 

Morley's Mouthfuls: This week on Galway Talks There were further developments relating to the Portiuncula University Hospital this week. A rally was held over the weekend in Ballinasloe were locals called for the reinstatement of full maternity services, evidence and research behind the clinical decision to remove high-risk pregnancies from the hospital and investment in the facility rather than anymore perceived downgrades. Things progressed this week, as a meeting was held on Wednesday between local health representatives and local politicians, where the West-Northwest Hospital Group doubled down on the fact that there would be no reversal of the clinical decision. This was much to the dismay of the newly formed Portiuncula Maternity Alliance and their co-founder Independent Councillor Dr. Evelyn Parsons joined us on Thursday mornings programme to express her dismay at the stance. This was followed later that morning by an exclusive interview with the Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill where she also doubled down on the move saying that she must follow clinical advice and evidence, adding that the safety of expectant mothers was paramount. There was a stream of questions for the Minister testimonials from those affected in the wider catchment area of the Ballinasloe-based hospital and subsequent reaction to the Minister's remarks both positive and negative. It makes the campaign for the Portiuncula Maternity Alliance more difficult, and we will bring you all the latest on it as it develops on Galway Talks. As the summer season ends, we were privileged to be out and about this week at the 100th Annual Connemara Pony Show at the Clifden Showgrounds. It was a fantastic occasion showcasing an integral part of Connemara's living heritage. Terence Sweeney gave some great insights into how the show changed from the beginning back in the 1920's in Roundstone right up to the present day. We finished off the week with a thoroughly enjoyable broadcast in Glenamaddy for Community Matters and we will be back with you on Monday next where our Galway Great is the legendary Ray Berry.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley  9am-10am HSE says it categorically will not reverse decision relating to the move of high risk pregnancies from the puh following meeting with local politicians   Leaving Cert student shares advice after 'most difficult year'   Property prices see fastest monthly growth since November - CSO  10am-11am Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill joins us - get your questions in for her  Connacht Tribune Headlines   Ultramarathon Runner who is running the wild atlantic way is now passing through Galway   11am-12pm Culture Corner - Mountbellew Agricultural show   Sports preview   Music Mornings - The Rosecaps  

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am We're Live from the Connemara Pony Show  We'll be hear about all of the events taking place as they mark 100 Years of the Show and speak to the Breeder & owner of the 2023 Supreme Champion Pony  School secretaries and caretakers to go on strike later this month  Hospital beds down 66% in Clifden  10am-11am Restaurants Association of Ireland repeats call for return of 9% VAT rate  Féile John Ford Brings Hollywood Legend Home to Connemara  11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy MEP and former champion jockey Nina Carberry joins us

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett:  9am-10am  Galway Gardai's Chief Superintendent discusses the prevalent trends in the latest divisional crime figures Why local Fine Gael Cllrs will vote on party lines when it comes to choosing a new presidential nominee 10am-11am As driving test waiting times reduce, Galway's Junior transport Minister warns learner permit renewals will be phased out How two Galway friends are taking on a series of fundraising challenges to give back to the charity that is supporting a very special young Galway girl. Galway Libraries showcase their best this Heritage Week 11am-12pm Why Galway's RNLI are looking for your support Helen Mannion from Evergreen will be answering all of your well being questions And for Tuesday's Music Morning- All Ireland Under 12 lilting champion Oranmore's Amelia McNean and her teacher Mary Murray will be joining

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett:  9am-10am  Portiuncula Maternity Alliance Public Rally sees over 2000 people turn out in Ballinasloe 10am-11am We speak to Galway West Independent TD Catherine Connolly – currently the only nominated candidate in the presidential election Bidding for a business success- We hear from Galway award winners ahead of the Network Ireland national awards 11am-12pm Our Galway Great today is Bridie Hogan Hackett who Bohermore residents will know of Hogans bar And we'll take a look back at all the weekend's sporting action in our Monday sports review

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett  9am-10am Portiuncula Maternity Alliance Public Rally aims to rachet up pressure over hospital downgrading We have a look ahead to what's being dubbed as Oasis weekend as 160,000 fans head to Croke Park While the Dublin event has been cancelled due to fears over recent racist attack, Galway's India Day celebrations take place this weekend in the City 10am-11am What's at stake for Europe at the Trump-Putin Alaska summit on Ukraine? The ASTI says the Government is failing to make a dent in the teacher recruitment and retention crisis - With Galway's Catherine Connolly now the only nominated presidential candidate – what could happen next? 11am-12pm Galway Thoughts panel with Dave O'Connell and Sarah Grealish Sports preview

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett  9am-10am IFA hits out at the CCPC, which it says blames farmers for rising grocery prices Why are Irish holidaymakers committed to summer breaks abroad, despite soaring temperatures across Europe 88% of kids in Ireland crave family connection during mealtimes - but phones and TV are getting in the way 10am-11am 'Biosecurity alert' after Asian hornet captured in Cork - How could it affect Irish Bees? A Galway beekepper details the threat Connacht Tribune Headlines Galway Watersports groups say they have been left in the dark over Silverstrand "ban" Mannions from across the world prepare to reunite in Menlough this weekend 11am-12pm Culture Corner - new exhibition dives into the history of Lough Corrib Tuam legend's film part of heritage week screening Music Mornings - Aisling Fuller

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Sinn Féin seeks urgent meeting after first president without Irish appointed to University of Galway in over 100 years President Higgins condemns 'despicable' attacks on Indian community Rise in e-scooter crashes sparks brain injury warning The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight and today, making it the best time for stargazers to view the celestial fireworks 10am-11am A pub closes every three-and-a-half days in Ireland as industry seeks Budget 2026 cuts Motoring slot Historical Entertainer Paddy Cullivan brings his play – The murder of Michael Collins – to Galway 11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy Calls for a dedicated arts section as part of RTÉ's Six One News History Talks - Ross Errilly Friary Tours Launches New Guided Experience for Visitors in Headford

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Plans proposed to charge asylum-seekers with jobs for accommodation Calls for end to extra costs for motorists paying tax in instalments We hear about Mary's Meals walk from limerick to knock shrine as they pass through Galway 10am-11am All-Ireland winning Galway Camogie team's homecoming Calls for a new offence of vehicular manslaughter to replace dangerous driving offences Heatwave conditions possible as temperatures rise 11am-12pm Galway buskers band together to raise money for Motor Neuron Disease SamePage Theatre to bring Oscar Wilde classic to Mick Lally Music Mornings – Brendan McHugh

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Captain fantastic Carrie Dolan holds nerve to seal All-Ireland title for Galway stopping Cork's bid for 3-in-a-row    10am-11am Ministers ordered councils to dezone housing land 25 times in last three years    Salthill-native Senator calls for politicians' allowances to be restored to 'pre-crash levels'   Tánaiste to meet the Irish/India Council to discuss recent attacks on Indian people living here   11am-12pm Galway Great - Tomas Rua Mac Con Iomaire  Sports Review 

Morley's Mouthfuls Over 250 people gathered in Ballinasloe on Tuesday night demanded that there will be no downgrade of the Portiuncula University Hospital in the town. The newly formed Portiuncula Maternity Alliance has set out their demands and a large community mobilisation has begun despite the fact that this all unfolded after an August Bank Holiday weekend. The contention from health officials and Government politicians is that the removal of some high risk pregnancies from the hospital follows clinical advice and recommendations. However, the newly formed group, which saw medical professionals, the INMO and affected mothers, give testimony and views on the night questioned who gave this recommendation and why? The called for a fully independent review and also queried why the Ballinasloe facility was singled out when other hospitals have similar if not worse outcomes. Echoes from the past like Roscommon Hospital and St Brigid's Campus were brought up on the night and there was a real sense that the town feared losing this longstanding hospital which was described by one woman on the night as the ‘heartbeat' of the town. A rally will take place next Saturday in the town, people continue to sign the groups' petition and as time goes on, one would ultimately expect that the completed petition will find its way up to Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill's desk. Many also highlighted on the night that it was more investment the hospital needed, not a removal of services and it will be interesting to see whether there will be investment forthcoming from the Government in Budget 2026 in the autumn. Student accommodation is continuing to be a problem year in year out and with the academic year fast approaching a plea for help has been issued from the ATU Student's Union. They are calling on homeowners with spare room to sign up to the Rent A Room scheme. There is also concerns as to tenants rights when it come to accommodation as the warning signs for scams are sent out as the mad scramble for rooms ensues over the next month. Again investment is needed quickly and it will be interesting to see if changes made by government on rents will see investors build enough accommodation quickly enough to tackle the demand out there in the market. No doubt we will be following up on these stories and more on Galway Talks this coming Monday where our Galway Great after 11am is Tomás Rua Mac Con Iomaire. The Best of Galway Talks broadcast on weekends between 7-8am.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:   9am-10am Pressure mounts on Galway City Council to address pedestrian safety in one of city's busiest areas   Global Creator from Galway Launches Premium PR Agency  - and she's only 17   We look ahead to this year's All Ireland Camogie Senior Final   10am-11am Shock in farming circles at EU Commission proposals to stop support payments to OAPs   New Galway AI product to go live in Croke Park this Sunday    Esker Festival Orchestra Choir comes to Saint Nicholas' church   11am-12pm Galway Thoughts Panel - Anne Rabbitte and Pete Roche  Sports preview 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Revenue writes to almost 70,000 pensioners over incorrect tax payments   We speak to the minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and at the Department of Defence   We look ahead to Galway vs Cork in the All-Ireland senior comogie championship   10am-11am Public Rally to take place in Ballinasloe over future of maternity services   Connacht Tribune Headlines   Israeli security cabinet 'expected to approve' Gaza takeover plan - as aid trucks wait at Egyptian border  We talk about the aviation changes with the CEO of Shannon Airport as over a million passengers have flown through it so far this year   11am-12pm Culture Corner - Clifden Arts Festival full programme announced    Pet Corner    Music Mornings - Pat McGovern   

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Over 250 attend Portiuncula Hospital meeting as rally organised Survey reveals 54% of School Parents are Worried About Costs as Families Turn to Savings, Loans and Cutbacks 10am-11am Record housing delivery for housing body in its 30th year Local man says the Lantern Demolition offers chance to showcase Galway's Newgrange in Ballybane Galway man to to complete 7th marathon in 7 days in seven counties in aid of jigsaw 11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy Twin Productions Presents Peter Pan The Musical at the Town Hall Theatre History Talks - Book on the life of Pádraic Ó Conaire in the works

9am-10am Power restored to most customers after Storm Floris, including some 3000 in the Tuam area  ATU Calls on Homeowners in the West and North West to  Open Their Doors to Students   University Hospital Galway Achieves Global First with Revolutionary Device for Treating Complex Venous Obstructions    10am-11am John King CNN's Chief National Correspondent brings his expertise, Irish heritage, and remarkable career stories to stages in Galway for an evening of insight and reflection ‘Rushed Leaving Cert changes this September will widen inequalities' according to the new ASTI President   Massachusetts man with ties to Carraroe and Inverrin named as new President of Charitable Irish Society, oldest Irish organization in the Americas    11am-12pm Sports review with Darren Kelly  Ger Conalty Head of B2B Health Advisory at SYS Financial discusses rising health insurance costs Evergreen Slot with Helen Mannion Music Mornings with Jamie McIntyre  

9am - 10am  Gary Martyn and Bernie Glynn share stories of growing up and living in Westside. Cancer Care West explains the services it offers in it's facility in Westside.   10am - 11am CEO and Head of Operations at COPE Galway joins the show to announce a new day centre and temporary homeless accommodation at Seamus Quirke Road. Local Terean Donovan tells stories of of growing up in Westside and her mother's role in the Sacred Heart Youth Club. Organisers from Club Shine join us to share the importance of youth clubs and the achievements of it's members.   11am - 12pm We hear about the amazing achievements from local sports people and their concerns about infrastructure. Noel Maher joins the show to raise awareness about an active retirement group in the Westside area. DJ Flako shares cherished memories of the late Bernard McNamara.

Today on Galway talks:  9am-10am Gort woman on cruise ship enroute to China after being unable to dock in Tokyo because of tsunami  130,000 race goers expected at Ballybrit by Sunday  Galway village hosts special football tournament in memory of two men  10am-11am Galway family make heart-breaking appeal to help fund baby's treatment weeks after death of her older sister  Kinvara residents fail in application to challenge decision to accommodate asylum seekers at hotel Sports preview 11am-12pm  Ours to Protect - Green Transport Music Mornings - Gerry Hanley

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett:  9am-10am Tsunami waves hit Hawaii as people urged to head for high ground – we hear from a Hawaiin woman living in Galway Government bans semi synthetic cannabinoid HHC but will it be enough- a galway senator who campaigned for the ban gives his response People of Galway urged to take a stand against rising hate crimes 10am-11am Galway man in Greece brings us an update on the latest wildfires there and the state response Gerry Murphy will be here to chat all things motoring We'll have the latest update on the reviews into maternity services underway at Portiuncula Hospital 11am-12pm Do we need more transparency in the home buying process Why Cost Pressures are fForcing Asthma Patients to Cut Back on Medication History Talks - new exhibition in Athenry castle on Athenry's revolutionary past

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett: 9am-10am Why Galway has gone viral for all the wrong reasons US and EU clinch trade deal - but what's in store? We'll be finding out Day one of the Galway Races – we'll hear all about the long standing relationship one Galway family have maintained with the festival 10am-11am Further recalls over listeria detection – what you need to know Do children Need To Toughen Up? – One TD thinks so The push to get race goers to head into town after Ballybrit 11am-12pm Today's Galway Great is historian Willie Henry We'll take a look back at the weekend that was in our sports review

Today on Community Matters: London  9am-10am Galwegian's favourite memories of living in London The man, the myth, the legend, Ambrose Gordon joins us 10am-11am We speak to local organisations who help Galwegians abroad We hear from the next generation of expats Sport 11am-12pm  We hear all about the showband and dancehall era Live music from Cillian Davorean Mick Nevin helps us finish off the show

We love talking about infrastructure in Galway and roads in particular. Even if for the most part it is giving out about inertia and long delays for vital projects. There was a welcome boost right across the board this week in that regard with the announcement of the multi-billion euro revised National Development Plan. While there was debate between Government and opposition as to how much of this was brand new investment. We will however have to wait until budget day to see what specific projects will have made it into the plan. The ring road (with ACP at the moment) should be there, along with other major projects, but can we see new major infrastructure announcements like the Claregalway bypass or a Gluas line for the city? Speaking of the budget, we have been hearing there will be no once off cost of living supports but that does not necessarily mean you can expect much in the line of tax cuts. The best case scenario Summer Economic Statement released by Government says that after taking into account the VAT reduction for hospitality to 9% there will only be half a billion to play with for income tax reductions. Now, should the US impose tariffs for 30% on the EU, it is very uncertain what relief measures Government will have the will, or the purse strings to deliver. The hospitality sector for their part seem to view the statement with suspicion, arguing that certain quarters never wanted to reduce VAT. The situation in Gaza has stayed to the forefront of news internationally, nationally and locally and we saw the horrifying scenes from hospitals in the region with dozens of children dying of starvation and malnutrition. Karol Balfe the CEO of Action Aid told us what the situation is like for volunteers and people on the ground. We also had a great day out in London for our Community Matters series all about the Galway Diaspora in the UK Capital with thanks to Ireland West Airport. Next Friday it is the turn of Westside.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am We speak to Minister Emer Higgins as opposition hit out at lack of detail in the National Development Plan Emergency rally for Gaza to take place in Galway City World Drowning Prevention day is tomorrow 10am-11am Adult dies with listeria as FSAI investigates outbreak COPE Galway at Galway International Arts Festival First Thought Talks MARS comes to the Galway International Arts Festival 11am-12pm Sports Preview  Pet Corner  Music Mornings - Max T Barnes

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Hospitality boost in Budget to shrink workers' tax cuts   We hear the latest after a Public meeting was held in Monivea over solar farm development  10am-11am Gaza hospital says 21 children died from malnutrition, starvation over three days Galway organic farmer issues plea to buy produce amid bumper harvest     New age verification rules for online platforms in place  1 in 12 people in Ireland have hearing loss  11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy Night in Nighthawks comes to Massimos  History Talks - Ancient nobles' ringfort revealed by archaeologists in Galway 

  Today on Galway Talks:  9am-10am  All elements of revised National Development Plan finalised   Hauliers accuse the RSA of massaging the driver test figures by moving testers around   Woman to climb Knockma for the 796th time to honour all 796 babies who are unaccounted for from the Tuam Mother and baby home   10am-11am Claregalway houses get green light despite any progress on a proposed bypass   Over 300 derelict properties across Galway set to be turned into homes as funding of €2.1m approved   11am-12pm Talk on "Ireland's Macchu Pitchu" to take place in Galway City Museum   Evergreen slot   Music Mornings - Enda Scahill 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley  9am-10am  We're live from the festival garden and will be hearing all about whats happening for week two of the International Arts Festival   Govt plans to inject additional €30bn into infrastructure  10am-11am Galway pumping station approved for additional storage development following protracted application  Sports Review   11am-12pm

Today on Community Matters: Glinsk 9am-10am  We hear locals favourite stories of the area Current affairs History 10am-11am More stories from locals Fundraising and community development Local organisations 11am-12pm  Sport Music

Is the Crown Square rolling story finally over? Galway City Council will hope so. They quite emphatically put their colours to the mast over monetary evaluations over remaining in city hall and the move out to Mervue pointing out that their valuations show the move is justified. Only two councillors voted against the move and (similarly to the original vote on the move to Crown Square) asked for more time on information on the 60 million euro loan which will be made in repayments over three decades. Some questions still remain. The breakdown of the costs involved for one. These may be subject to commercial sensitivities but no doubt they will be followed up on by politicians and journalists alike. The Department still has to give the go ahead. But also there is the question of loan repayments. At over 3 million euro a year will the taxpayers of the city be expected to foot the bill? It will make Commercial Rates and LPT changes into the future very interesting. Endometriosis care was brought to the forefront in the Dáil this week. Sinn Féin brought forward a motion following on from engagement with women suffering with the condition via the means of a survey. While the Government didn't back the measures brought forward by the main opposition party (standard practice) it certainly has brought the need for a look at this aspect of women's healthcare in the spotlight once again. On Galway Talks we have covered the topic regularly on the programme in recent years, with one contributor raising money to fund treatment abroad. Galway advocate Katie Coughlan spoke of her lived experience while Sinn Féin TD Mairead Farrell gave her party's stance on the best way to provide treatment for those impacted by endometriosis. Galway sadly lost a legend of the music scene this week. Shantalla native Bernard ‘Mack' McNamara passed away and his passing was met by an outpouring of emotion and tributes. We were joined on the programme by the Mayor of Galway City Mike Cubbard and Gary Monroe of Monroe's to pay respects to one of the King's of Music in Galway. And if you enjoyed our Community Matters show from Glinsk then brace yourselves and pack your bags... Next up on Friday the 25th of July is Community Matters London, live from the London Irish Centre in Camden.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley 9am-10am Government to consider use of camera to detect drivers using phones or not wearing seatbelt  Calls for government to address 25% turnover in Galway by giving Early Years and School Age Care graduates pay parity with primary teachers  Second Draft to be staged as part of the new arts festival, West-End Theatre and Arts Festival (WTAF)  10am-11am Approval for Oughterard footbridge project   Major increase in callers to Childline reporting physical and sexual abuse   Final episode of Powering Prosperity  11am-12pm CULTURE CORNER - New Exhibition at The Kenny Gallery celebrates Joe O'Shaughnessy's Druid   Sports preview   Music Mornings - Mary Coughlan 

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