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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Drivers in Galway lost an average of 61 hours sitting in traffic this year   Tuam Rapid Response Vehicle to be considered for 2026 – O'Hara   Why Realistic Resolutions Protect Mental Health   10am-11am More insurance hikes expected in the New Year    University of Galway professor appointed to UN role in historic moment for Ireland   Galway LUAS likely to be included in new transport strategy   11am-12pm Knocknacarra man becomes viral meme after mimicking Ronaldo's crying gesture during Ireland v Portugal at the Aviva   Evergreen Slot   Santa to visit Galway Bay FM - But has GBFM garnered enough Christmas Spirit?

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  President Catherine Connolly calls for hope, peace and solidarity in first Christmas message  Light rail system for Galway to be included in Galway Transport Strategy   'Challenging' for Govt to meet 2030 housing target - Central Bank   Will we get a white Christmas? We speak to Alan O Reilly of Carlow Weather    10am-11am Occupied Territories Bill to be limited to goods   Government U-Turn on promise to fix ‘dysfunctional' RSA means more people will die on our roads - according to Irish Road Haulage Association  New research uncovers the psychological impact of home invasions   11am-12pm Galway man preparing to publish two children's book for Charity   GBFM drop Christmas music video - West 17 join us in studio   Sports review 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Petition launched to reopen Galway airport  Bank warns customers to be wary of “smishing” scams this Christmas   Galway City Rings in 2026 with Family Friendly Festivities and Early Countdown   10am-11am Mercosur treaty signing postponed amid tense scenes   Law allowing drink drivers avoid mandatory blood tests needs urgent updating according to Alcohol Action Ireland  New TG4 doc captures a golden decade of Gaelic Football  11am-12pm We hear how Galwegians will be celebrating this Christmas    Sports Preview 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  No plans to close Portiuncula maternity unit   Galway farmers to protest in Brussels   Galway city residents left with no water for four days    10am-11am We speak to a Ballinasloe woman just back from the world's largest refugee camp   New ‘Above the Shop' grant to tackle vacancy and boost town centres  New study to investigate impact of Covid-19 and technology on mourning practices in Ireland    11am-12pm Culture Corner - Brand new festival is announced for Galway   Pet corner - Dental week   Blood Bike West volunteers continue their vital service through the holidays   Music Morning - Galway Bay FM reveal big things coming soon 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Bill to ban fox hunting   55% increase in drug driving cases at Loughrea district court office  Update on Future of Dunguaire Castle   10am-11am Micheál Martin heavily criticised at FF meeting over review into Gavin campaign   Motoring slot   Rise in energy costs for households to fund grid revamp   Devastation for Galway volunteers after fire breaks out at restored train station   11am-12pm Financial advice Galway woman releases second collection of poetry   History Talks - Christmas traditions with Brian Nolan 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Housing Crisis makes it ‘impossible' to bring kids up in the Gaeltacht, Conradh na Gaeilge warn  Over 10,000 European farmers head to Brussels for protest this week   Galway native involved in monumental, first-of-its-kind Irish language dictionary   10am-11am Fianna Fáil presidential review submitted to Micheál Martin for consideration   EU moves away from its proposed ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars   Government's new rail strategy aims to get Galway to Dublin journey down to 90 minutes   11am-12pm All-Ireland Peatlands Centre of Excellence launched   Music Mornings - Rachel Goode  

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Fire crews called to fire at Maam Cross Railway Station   Shantalla residents call for bus shelter Appeal for support for the convoy for Ukraine    Movie which won best Irish Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh hits cinemas    10am-11am Ballybane road's new layout leaves just 8cm between passing buses   Sinn Féin to hold Public Meeting in Athenry on Mercosur Trade Deal   Kenny's Bookshop give us Christmas book gift recommendations for family and friends   11am-12pm Galway Greats - Dave O'Connell  Sports review after a busy weekend

As the flu season kicks into full swing, there has been an upsurge in cases which are leading to hospitalisations. It is predicted that the peak of the flu season and hospitalisations will be around Christmas week or even into early January. Could we have done more to prevent this in the form of enhanced vaccines? Well, the HSE didn't deem enhanced vaccines cost-effective this year, but there has been political pushback, particularly from backbench government TDs. We discussed the pros and cons of the standard flu vaccine with local TD and GP Martin Daly. The problem of aggressive seagulls in Galway city centre has been highlighted on a number of occasions on our programme over the past number of years. In severe cases, people have been attacked by the birds, and some have required medical attention. They have also been associated problems like taking food off people, and defecating on locals. We discussed the ongoing problem of bullish seagulls in Galway City with Fine Gael Councillor Frank Fahy. He wants bylaws enacted to fine businesses who are not disposing of their litter correctly, as some businesses leave their rubbish out in bags which can be pecked and opened up by the birds. We also discussed the potential of a 'puppy patrol' or falconry to deter these birds from terrorising the city centre. Australia has announced a social media ban on certain platforms for teenagers under the age of 16. It came into effect in the middle of the week. We discussed whether this should be introduced here in Ireland and the European Union with a number of contributors. We heard first from a 17-year-old schoolgirl from Gort who admits that more needs to be done to safeguards teens on social media, but doesn't believe an outright ban is the way to go. We also heard from Alex Cooney, the CEO of Cybersafe Kids, who gave her thoughts on the issue, and we got the political opinion of Independent Ireland Councillor Noel Thomas. All agree that things need to change when it comes to social media, but they have varying views on whether or not there should be an outright ban for under 16s. It's that time of year again! Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! Renmore Pantomime Society are celebrating 45 years in existence. They're putting on a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk, the iconic panto. We were at their launch night in the Connacht Hotel and we spoke to the director, the choreographer, playwright, and Jack himself. They are due to open their show in the Town Hall Theatre at the end of the month. Find tickets and all the details on tht.ie

Today on Community Matters: Shantalla 9am-10am  Gerry Daly and Alan Mullholland Billy Smyth Bridie Thornton and Tom Nally  10am-11am  Dominick Burke Miriam Browne We hear about the Credit Union  11am-12pm Sport in Shantalla  Live music from the Sliding Rock  The man, the myth, the legend: Don Deacy 

Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am US plans to ask all Irish tourists to share five years of social media history   Bill on regulation of puppy farms to be debated in Dáil  RNLI lifesavers from Galway prepare to answer the call this Christmas    10am-11am Galway City to host EU housing summit  ALONE Urges Government to Reconsider Pharmacy Changes including Blister Packs   Daithí Ó Sé joins us to talk about the AIB GOAL Mile 2025   11am-12pm Culture Corner – Corofin Charity Church Concert – A Night To Remember    Connacht tribune headlines   Sports preview   Music Mornings Aoife Mullholland

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Australia social media ban for under 16s takes effect – should Ireland follow suit?   Three-year extension of nitrates derogation granted   Galway man launches offline social circle 10am-11am   Demonstration outside Leinster House on International Human Rights Day   University of Galway secure 6.6m funding for World-first trials for chronic pain   Galway man undertaking fundraising walk to Dublin after volunteering in the West Bank   11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy We speak to the traders of St Nicholas Christmas market   History Talks - We look at the history of Oranmore 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Orange wind alert for Galway as Storm Bram hits Ireland   We get an update from Met Eireann  Road closures and car park closures in the city   We hear how Galwegians can protect their homes and businesses  The Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment joins us - get your questions for him in  RSA urge parents not to Gift E-Scooters, Quad Bikes or Scrambler Bikes to Children This Christmas  10am-11am It's been revealed the HSE did not offer enhanced flu vaccine for over 65s as 1,500 people hospitalised   Comedy campaign victory signals ‘chink of light' in Arts Council  Galway to light up in green as Samaritans highlight human connection on the longest night   11am-12pm Galway theatre group KATS brings its annual supper theatre show to the Galway Bay Hotel  Evergreen slot   Music Mornings - Renmore Panto

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Senator calls for emergency meeting after drones spotted during Zelensky's visit   Sydney Opera House hires puppy to deal with Seagull problem – could it work in Galway?   Met Éireann issues Status Yellow wind warning for whole country   10am-11am Calls to make bidding process fully transparent to improve the housing market  Fires set in Crestwood ruin community tennis court  Galway man's book aims to help people's relationships with food   11am-12pm Galway Greats - Ailish O'Reilly   Sports Review 

Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Tribute to Des Kenny former President of the Galway Lion's Club from his brother Tom Kenny of Kenny's Books Introduction to the Lion's Club Auction Bidding 10am-11am Bidding Margaret and Geraldine Mannion Auction Chair Caroline O'Connor Hand In Hand Bidding 11am-12pm Bidding Dr. Mary Surlis Bidding Closing remarks Galway Talks

Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Government plan to speed up delivery of housing and infrastructure   We speak to the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy  10am-11am HSE urges immediate vaccine take-up in Galway as flu cases surge  Unions urge RTÉ to hold firm on Israel Eurovision boycott    Galway taxi protest over new Uber rules saw drivers ‘slow down' during rush hour yesterday  51 Galway Business Leaders to Sleep Out for COPE Galway as Homelessness Reaches Crisis Levels  11am-12pm  Culture Corner - Galway Ballet Academy celebrates 40 years with show in the Town Hall    Pet Corner   We speak to the new CEO of Druid as they celebrate their 50th anniversary  Sport preview 

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am Knocknacarra resident's dog killed by truck while out for a walk   National Famine Commemoration 2026 to take place in Portumna   Galway GAA set aside €155,000 to clear up tax issues   10am-11am IFA claim Recall of Brazilian beef leaves safeguards redundant   Motoring slot with Gerry Murphy  Public information event to take place on proposed Athenry peaker plant    11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy  Katherine Zappone - Former Minister for Children, Disability and Equality - joins us in studio to talk about her new book   History Talks - The history of Horse racing in Ireland 

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am  Tributes paid to Killannin GAA senior manager Gay O'Brien   Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pays first official visit to Ireland as part of ongoing push for peace  We speak to a Galway City Teen selected to take part in an exclusive academy for activists  10am-11am Galway Taxi drivers to protest Uber fixed fare system   Carbon tax blamed as petrol and diesel prices rise again at the pumps   Sinn Fein launch new traffic management discussion document   11am-12pm Galway rowing novice set for 4,800km Atlantic crossing for charity    Galway Schools Called to Unite for “Christmas Jumper Day for Cillian”   Santa Show info revealed

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am Scaled back city park and ride for Christmas week  Clarinbridge and Craughwell receive major funding increase for wastewater infrastructure   10am-11am Alert across Ireland as suspected case of Bluetongue virus found   It's Cyber Monday – We speak to the CCPC as they warn of surge a in online scams for Irish consumers   Hidden Hearing opens new Centre of Excellence in the West   11am-12pm Our Galway Great is Regina Rogers of Galway Ballet  And we'll have our sports preview after a busy weekend 

We started off this week by paying tribute to the activist, actress, and author, Margaretta D'Arcy, who passed away last Sunday.   Tributes were paid from right across the political spectrum, and we also heard from some key people involved in activism, political representatives, and people from the Arts as well. We started off by hearing from Joe Coughlan who knew her from Woodquay.   ​The City Council budget was also passed this week, with one businessman very disillusioned by the 3% increase in commercial rates and by increases to parking charges in the city. Brendan Holland, owner of Holland's shop in town, said that it is unthinkable to consider a commercial rates increase, and the fact that a 13% increase was even in the conversation is beggars belief.   ​Cash is very much King. We heard about the Access to Cash legislation which has come into force. We debated this with Independent Ireland Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice. He weighed up the pros and cons of this legislation, adding that there is a lot of work to do in terms of getting access to ATMs in smaller villages.   ​The maroon and white rejoiced as a €3 billion funding investment in infrastructure was allocated for Galway this week. Whether it isthe City Ring Road getting a billion, also the Western Rail Corridor and Bus Connects it was a significant investment in the NDP. Other projects being earmarked for progression, included the Claregalway Bypass and the Athenry Inner Relief Road.   We discussed that on the programme with a number of relevant stakeholders, including the Galway Commuter Coalition, one of the householders of the Ring Road route who have been left in limbo for the past 15 years, and representative of Western Rail Corridor Group, Councillor Peter Feeney.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am 35% increase in termination notices issued by landlords  Today is Black Friday - we look at the pros and cons   Mullagh woman completes Mera Peak climb for Parkinson's Ireland   10am-11am European Commission recommends extension of nitrates derogation for Ireland  Over €634,000 in CLÁR 2025 funding confirmed for 10 Galway community projects   Renmore residents this morning protested the rat runs in their area 11am-12pm Galway Thoughts panel   Sports review 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Galway secures €3billion in revised National Development plan    Nearly €150k spent on proposed Clifden railway bridge before NTA pulled funding   COPE Galway offers Essential Lifeline to over 3,000 people, annual report shows   10am-11am Pathway now clear for establishment of  Anti-Social Behaviour Taskforce in Ballinasloe   Demand for answers after turf cutting injunction   Kennys Bookshop & Art Gallery celebrates 85 years in business   11am-12pm Culture Corner - The Reincarnation of Cornelius Agrippa   Connacht Tribune Headlines    Anti-Genocide group to protest at Honorary Doctorate cermony at University of Galway   Music Mornings - SAILHYMN  

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Galway City Budget 2026 criticised as changes to parking and commercial rates passed   Amnesty petition calls on TikTok to make platform 'a safer space'   The Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht joins us    10am-11am Mayor slams Uisce Eireann's refusal to appear before City Council Committee   Reform of migration procedures on Cabinet agenda   11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy We hear all about Galway's newest Christmas market opening today  History Talks - Kennys Bookshop & Art Gallery celebrates 85 years in business 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  City councillors rail against commercial rates and parking charges in revised 2026 budget   19,107 learner drivers on the roads in Galway  Irish Farmers Journal probe 'undermines' EU-Mercosur trade deal, says IFA  10am-11am New law on 'access to cash' to come into force this week  Renmore Area Traffic group to hold protest this Friday  Galway man releases new book of short stories   11am-12pm We hear about a new documentary about an unsung Irish hero  Evergreen slot   Music Mornings - The Stunning

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Tributes to ‘mad, bad and dangerous' Galway peace activist and artist Margaretta D'Arcy who has died aged 91   Athenry school open time capsule sealed for 30 years   Croi event raises 10am-11am Galway County Council refuse planning for Windfarm in Killimordaly  We hear about a solidarity event which took place over the weekend  Two Athenry Football Club's U14 players diagnosed with serious health conditions  11am-12pm Galway Great - Bam Artiste  Sports review 

It was an incredibly busy week in Irish politics. Government, media and the general public were quite shocked by the resignation of Finance Minister Paschal Donoghue. Thus meant that Cabinet Ministries had to be reshuffled, and into the senior Ministry of Education and Youth came Hildegarde Naughten, a big achievement for Ms. Naughten, a first for Fine Gael in the Galway West constituency, and a first minister for the constituency since Éamon Ó Cuív was a minister back in 2011. We discussed and congratulated the appointment with Hildegarde Naughten. Staying with education now, and Scoil an Chroí Naofa National School in Ballinasloe has been waiting for a new school build for some 24 years. There've been a number of false starts and false promises, and the school has really intensified a campaign, searching for locals and people interested in this area to sign up and demand a school build to be put top of the agenda in the Department of Education. We discussed this on the programme with the Principal of Scoil an Chroí Naofa, Christine Connor. It's a pivotal time for the Irish farming community and farming in general right across the European Union. The Mercosur trade agreement will be debated and voted on in the European Parliament this coming Monday. ​Now, we've been discussing this throughout the course of the week on Galway Talks, and we had Ciarán Mullooly, Independent Ireland MEP for the Midlands–North-West constituency, on the programme. He has a number of concerns with the Mercosur trade agreement in its current form as they seek to get assurances that Irish farming will not be left uncompetitive with South American countries who may not be up to the regulatory standards that we have here in Ireland and across the European Union. ​We discussed this on the programme with MEP Mullooly and also farming in general. Now, as Ireland gets ready to hold the Presidency of the European Union next year, security of our nation and topics like neutrality really come to the fore. ​But the situation this week with the spy ship which is coming down by the coast of Scotland has really geared up talk on what the Russian threat exactly is and are we best placed and prepared here in Ireland to deal with that threat? ​We discuss it on the programme with Dr. Brendan Flynn, who is from the School of Political Science and Sociology at the University of Galway.

Today on Community Matters: Ballinderreen 9am-10am Peter Larkin and Andrew Linane tell us their favourite memories of the area   We'll have current affairs with Barry Quinn and Breandain O Loinsaigh   Tom Quinn will take us through how the area has changed over the years   10am-11am Community organisations   11am-12pm Sport with Noel Lane   Sports preview  And live music from Mikey Burke 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Rush to clamp down on firms attempting to undermine auto-enrolment pension   Russian spy ship on course for Irish waters, with UK threatening ‘military options'  10am-11am Property prices now 23% higher than peak of boom in 2007  Irish Thoracic Society hosting its annual scientific conference in Galway   We speak to some of the Tiny Traders as they get set to open in 3 locations in the city for christmas  Connacht Tribune Headlines   11am-12pm Culture corner - strictly for Croi   Pet Corner – Vaccines, Caring for New Pets   Sport Preview  Music Mornings - Cuntaois 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am We speak to new Education Minister Hildegarde Naughton after yesterday's cabinet reshuffle   Government levy on health insurance premiums to increase   Traitors Ireland star Katelyn Divilly to join the Sleep Out for Simon on Friday  10am-11am Ireland placed in pot 3 for World Cup qualifier draw  - We hear the thoughts of former Ireland goalie David Forde   Motoring with Gerry Murphy A cold snap is on the way for Galway - we get a weather update   Lions Club Auction Launch  11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy Gúnas for Gaza to raise vital funds in Galway for MAP   HISTORY TALKS - We look at the Siege in Ireland, 1641-53 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am European parliament to vote on legal move on Mercosur Agreement    Coalition leaders meeting on tightening migration rules  Galway senator brings forward motion regarding extra time in State exams for students with dyslexia   10am-11am Calls for Government to enact Occupied Territories Bill before year end   ICCL files complaint against European Commission over use of ChatGPT   GARDA SLOT  Cyber Safe kids warn parents to have caution when giving their kids smart devices this Christmas  11am-12pm Galway resident returns after swimming the entire coast of Ireland!   We hear about the benefits of promoting the Corrib as a bioregion  Music Mornings - Valter Romulo 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Councillor rejects insurance assertion that potholes are an Act of God County councillors pass largest ever budget of €203 million  Creche owners threaten to close doors indefinitely to shut country down as funding row with Government escalates   Love Galway Hate Racism to hold solidarity event with the Ahmadiyyan Muslim community   10am-11am Scoil An Chroí Naofa take to TikTok to call for new school building after waiting for two decades   Galway Commuter Coalition slam Government for failing to fund vital infrastructure in the city  11am-12pm Our Galway Great on Monday is Former Ireland Goalkeeper David Forde   Sports Review after a busy weekend 

Parking metres continue to be a bone of contention here in Galway city and with City Councillors, as a legal settlement has been reached between the city council and the private company who were operating the machines in and around the city centre. Fine Gael councillor Frank Fahy has hit out at the fact that we don't know what the settlement was and he also wants clarity on how the parking situation can be improved upon in the future, as we are currently left in limbo. He joined me on the programme earlier on this week to highlight his concerns. The issue of road safety in Kinvara was brought into focus again this week as a number of schoolchildren protested from Seamount College, the National School and the creche. They marched through the village on Thursday at 12 noon, calling for safe crossings along the busy stretch of the N67. Currently, there is no traffic management plan for the village and there are no traffic lights or pedestrian crossings for the children. With many children exiting out of buses, they are having to cross the road at peak times. ​Our reporter, Saoirse Duhan was out there and spoke to a number of the children who were part of the demonstration and our reporter, David Nevin, also spoke to the Principal of Seamount College. The Government published their new housing plan this week, and it got a mixed response. ​Government spokespeople say that there are ambitious targets and that there have been a number of changes which will improve the lot of first-time buyers, developers, and builders looking to ramp up construction and infrastructure projects in the country. ​The Opposition have said that a lot of announcements in this plan have already been published in previous documents from previous governments, and they've added that it lacks the ambition and the mechanisms to allow us to ramp up the speed of our housing targets. ​We discussed this on the programme with Minister Seán Canney and also with Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell. Don't forget the best of Galway Talks comes out every Saturday and Sunday morning between 7:00 and 8:00. Join us again on Monday morning for Galway Talks and after 11:00 Our Galway Great is none other than the Westside native and former Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper, David Forde.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Farmers call for clarity on compulsory purchase orders and Mercosur   Old salmon traps and eel cages on the Corrib pose ‘serious safety concerns'   Galway author releases debut novel    10am-11am Call for clarity on Ireland's defensive position ahead of EU presidency   City Tribune Headlines  1,000 Children take to the streets of Kinvara in protest of dangerous roads   Mario Rosenstock joins us   11am-12pm Galway Thoughts panel - Government's Housing Plan   Sports review

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Should the voting age be 16?  - We discuss  City Council could raise €3.6million a year on derelict sites if levies were fully applied  Most listeners can't spot AI-generated music, survey finds   10am-11am Govt's National Housing Plan slammed as 'deeply disappointing'   We speak to the new Chief Executive of Construction Industry Federation   We hear about a new Galway GAA Road Safety Campaign    11am-12pm Culture Corner - Renmore History Society to host talk on the Irish in The Resistance   Rose Of Tralee escort from Galway taking part in Movember for personal reasons   Music Mornings - 9 Arch bring Jesus Christ Superstar to the stage  

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley  9am-10am  Fire at old railway station in Tuam just weeks after funding for revamp secured   We speak to councillors after a Heated row at City Hall over parking machine legal settlement  Deadline approaching for submissions on Cooloo Wind Farm   Former Republic of Ireland Goalkeeper David Forde talks to us about his new book  10am-11am Kinvara Schoolchildren to Lead Protest Walk for Safe Road Crossings  We hear about the Reopening of the Western Rail Corridor  Average rent in Galway City of a two-bedroom apartment now €2,080   50-year celebration of Ireland / Mexico diplomatic relations   11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy Ask the Dentist  We learn more about Ashford Castle, One of the foremost Houses of Guinness   History Talks - New Terry Prone memoir 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Michael D Higgin's 14 year term has come to an end as he hands over the reins to fellow Galwegian Catherine Connolly   400 SIPTU delegates gathering in Galway for national conference   88% increase homes on Airbnb in Gaeltacht areas - we hear how this could affect the Irish language  10am-11am Calls for action against hate and violence after threat to Galway Mosque  Charity Concert for Galway Speeders   Garda slot   11am-12pm New interactive dance theatre experience comes to Loughrea   Evergreen slot 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Review of Fianna Fáil's presidential campaign delayed   Calls for Tánaiste to accelerate delivery of PET Scanner to University Hospital Galway   Hygiene Hub launches #ItsInTheBag Christmas Appeal   10am-11am Shops openly selling e-scooters capable of speeding 60kmh over legal limit, as garda seizures soar   Average price for residential zoned land in Galway €300,000 per acre   Galway Food and Craft Gift Fair returns for an extended stay   11am-12pm Galway Great - Colm Donnellan   Sports Review  

This week on Galway Talks, We heard the powerful story of Jade McFarlane. She was raped by her friend's father in their home when she was just 19 years of age. ​She bravely waived her anonymity so that she could name her rapist. She came on to the programme this week and shared her story with us   We also heard of the situation in Ballybane over the mid-term break. ​A number of stones were thrown at vehicles and buses, some causing injury to the passengers within them. ​There have been calls for better lights in the area and also for stakeholders to come together in the area to tackle this problem head-on. ​We discussed it on the programme with Donal Lynch, community activist in the Ballybane area, but also with FF Cllr. Alan Cheevers.   International Protection Applicants and violence directed at them was very much to the fore again this week. ​A lot of commentators are blaming this increase in aggression towards international protection centres on government rhetoric. ​Sai Gujulla is himself an immigrant into this country and said we need to see leadership now rather than diverting blame. Some politicians have been accused of conflating the lacking public services and housing situation with migrants and immigration. ​ This week, climate change was very much in the mainstream here in Ireland, across Europe, and the world. ​Environment Ministers agreed on a 90% carbon emissions reduction by 2040, with some loopholes in effect between now and 2035. ​This has been welcomed in many of the green sectors, but there is criticism that it might not have gone far enough, while others say some of these targets are unachievable and may make us anti-competitive. We heard from people in Galway City who gave their thoughts on the climate situation here in Ireland and globally. We got the views of Green Party representative for Galway West for the upcoming by-election, Niall Murphy, and Independent Ireland Deputy Michael Fitzmaurice on the issue with me during the week.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Friday 7th November 2025) 9am-10am Overcrowding in Irish Prisons described as Inhuman and Degrading  Nigel Sweetnam of the IFA's Poultry Committee Chair updates us on the Bird Flu outbreak  New Committee set up to raise funds for Galway residents living with MS  10am-11am Consumers have been warned to avoid a number of dated health insurance plans.  Ard-Rúnaí Chonradh na Gaeilge Julian de Spáinn join us to talk about plans for teaching and learning Irish outside of Gaeltacht areas and Irish medium education Ronan Rodgers talks to us about the Galway Science & Technology Festival   11am-12pm British Ambassador to Ireland Kara Owen visits Galway.   Ashley Campbell brings The Goodnight NashvilleTour to Monroes next month  Confusion continues over the ongoing maternity move for high-risk pregnancies at Portiuncula  Sports Preiview w/ Ollie Turner 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 6th November 2025) 9am-10am Learner drivers to sit test after four years in order to renew permit  Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) Calls for Greater Protection of Elderly Rights in Light of New Legislation  10am-11am EU countries agree deal on 2040 climate target  Connacht Tribune Headlines  Ahascragh star releases acoustic record Only   11am-12pm Armistice Day  Galway Companies Shortlisted for 2025 Business & Finance Awards  PET CORNER – Going Abroad  CULTURE CORNER – Dance in Galway  Galway singer Si Noble releases exuberant new single ‘Kiss Goodnight

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 5th November 2025) 9am-10am Effects of tracker mortgage scandal 'far from over'  Galway Man to Run 250km Across the Sahara in Memory of Uncle Lost to Rare Cancer Fundraising page of Run For Iggy Coldvember Initative in Support of Galway Rape Crisis Centre  10am-11am Major Water Infrastructure Upgrade for Craughwell Welcomed MOTORING with GERRY MURPHY FeelTect Secures €1.5 Million Investment to Launch Groundbreaking Wound Care Device, “Tight Alright”  11am-12pm Financial Advice with Dave McCarthy Camogie - Inside the Championship  HISTORY TALKS – Lecture on Headford Lace 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Tuesday, 4th November 2025) 9am-10am EU states gather for emergency 2040 emissions targets meeting  Galway City woman waives anonymity and speaks out following the sentencing of her rapist   A new chapter for Galway Rape Crisis Centre as the doors open in The Claddagh. Strengthening support, safety, and hope across the west of Ireland    10am-11am Local TD hits out at lack of risk assessment or mitigation of risks following maternity patient transfers from the Portiuncula   Number of families supported by Galway Simon increased by 38% in 2024  Garda Slot Social Exclusion - A problem for our teenagers and their parents - 38% of our teenagers report being rejected by their friends  11am-12pm Galway's Gardiner Brothers nominated for 2025 TikTok Awards  TULCA Festival of Visual Arts Announces 2025 Programme inviting audiences to trace connections between people, places, and histories.  Music Mornings - Liam Foody

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Monday, 3rd November 2025) 9am-10am Call for emergency measures to tackle anti-social behaviour in the east of the city as bus windows are smashed   Rate of judicial review in Ireland 'off the charts' - housing expert  PsyCare Ireland Wins €81,100 to Launch Nightlife Safety & Empowerment Programme for Young People  10am-11am Security review of all IPAS centres after arson attack, Migration Minister says   Status Yellow rain warning in place for four counties  Early November Recruitment Days & Ability West is proud to announce the official opening of its newest state-of-the-art Day and Residential Services at Garraí na Sailí, Letteragh Road, Galway.  Retired UN official educates older people on Climate Change to reduce emissions   11am-12pm Our Galway Great is a Newcastle Priest who took a helicopter from a wedding ceremony to a hurling match in the Hyde   Sports Review with Ollie Turner

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Friday, 31st October 2025) 9am-10am County Finals To Be Played Under lights but Not Everyone is Happy - Galway GAA Chairman Paul Bellew talks to us. Launch of Connemara Pony Heritage Centre  Mountbellew No Name Club Celebrates 30 Years in Operation  10am-11am Vandalism at Bearna-Na Forbacha sports park/playground  Monivea singer Rebecca Ward joins us for music mornings Dave O'Connell has the Connacht Tribune headlines.   11am-12pm New book featuring two Galway boxing legends Francie Barrett and Sean Mannion  Galway Consultant Reacts to Increase in Breast Cancer in Young Women- Professor Michael Kerin What are people dressing up as? We discuss the trending Halloween costumes.  Weekend sports preview with John Mulligan

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Thursday, 30th October 2025) 9am-10am Deer Causing Issues for Motorists Across the County  Local Community Safety Partnerships  New Show on TG4 – Hector OZ/NZ  10am-11am Tuam Creche to close this Friday  Connacht Tribune Headlines  Galway Autism Partnership Schools Programme    11am-12pm OURS TO PROTECT - Recycling

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Wednesday, 29th October 2025) 9am-10am Independent Ireland Cllr Noel Thomas confirms intention to run in Galway West by-election. Cllr. Alan Cheevers discusses safety and precautions around fireworks and bonfires for Haloween. Fastway Couriers have gone into receivership. 10am-11am Ballinasloe Social Services marks 40 years of work Anne Murray - Director of Galway Science Festival looks ahead to the events coming up. Glenamaddy man taking on coast-to-coast challenge to raise money for Ukraine. 11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy of McCarthy & Associates Woodquay History Talks featuring Brian Nolan

Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett (Tuesday, 28th October 2025) 9am-10am Election of Catherine Connolly as President: Mayor of Galway City Reaction  Mary Coughlan on Catherine Connolly Election  The presidential election has thrown up a number of questions for the Government parties.   10am-11am What now for Fianna Fail post Presidential Election Debacle?  SPORTS REVIEW with OLLIE TURNER  GARDA SLOT with KEVIN FARRELLY  11am-12pm Think Smart Cyber events  HELEN MANNION -  EVERGREEN

In a week when the presidential election dominated national media, we focused in on healthcare and disabilities here on Galway Talks. ​ ​We started off the week by hearing the story of Siobhán Cunningham. Her TikTok went viral when she posted outside A&E. The Loughrea woman had to sit back in her car because there was absolutely no room for her to sit down in the waiting room. She talked us through her journey of misdiagnosis, long waits in A&E, and also a lack of step-down support and care plans. Siobhán got a huge reaction from our listeners, who told their own stories of their own difficulties in A&E. ​ ​We also focused in on mental health on the programme this week, when Wayne Murphy told us of his descent into despair. Wayne told us about how his brother's suicide triggered his own mental health crisis. He's now in recovery and is back out of the mental health support unit. He told us that he wants to be an inspiration to others to share their stories and speak out when they too are going through times of despair.   ​Now, medical negligence was very much to the fore at the beginning of the week, as it was reported by the Irish Hospital Consultants Association that over €5.3 billion of the health budget goes towards the area. Money well spent from the patient's point of view but could it be used to invest in under pressure healthcare services? We debated that with Johan Verbruggen, Head of Medical Negligence with Fieldfisher.

9am-10am We meet some great local characters We talk about the local soccer club We learn about the history of Mervue 10am-11am  Phil Grealish and Eileen Dunleavy of the Credit Union join us for their charity draw We have the Connacht Tribune headlines with Dave O'Connell Anna Conboy and Phil Ryan join us for a chat 11am-12pm Terry Flaherty of Mervue Utd and Orla Conchur-Murphy of St. James' GAA join us Frank Naughton treats us to a song while Martin Glavin and Jacqueline O'Dowd of the Mervue choir join us. We finsh off by speaking to Pat Sullivan. 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

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Thursday, 23rd October 2025) 9am-10am Planning will be lodged for the new Galway Hospice next year following confirmation from the HSE.  Irish hotelier takes on 250km challenge, retracing path of his late wife  Marking National Brain Tumour Awareness Week (October 20-26)  10am-11am Local Authorities' environmental performance improving but continued commitment needed to deliver on National Enforcement Priorities  Connacht Tribune Headlines  the key dos and don'ts about the voting process in this Presidential election. Galway employers among those under pressure to prepare for EU pay transparency law  Claddagh Chamber Choir Presents “A Claddagh Christmas” — Two Nights, Eight Concerts of Festive Music in Galway  11am-12pm CULTURE CORNER - Aoife Dunne (Galway Comedy Festival)  PET CORNER – Halloween  SPORTS PREVIEW with Ollie Turner MUSIC MORNINGS - Kenan Flannery, Aileen Henderson & Colm Gavin are playing a headline show in: Monroes Galway on October 31st 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 22nd October 2025) 9am-10am Councillors hit out at Com Reg as mobile coverage problems persist across County Galway  Minister Foley in Galway to open two new residential centres for people with disabilities  10am-11am Update on Maternity Services in Portiuncula Hospital Ballinasloe  MOTORING with GERRY MURPHY Paediatric Nurse honoured as an Unsung Hero for her outstanding support to families facing childhood cancer in UHG  11am-12pm FINANCIAL ADVICE with DAVE MCCARTHY   KARL SPAIN- Galway Comedy Festival HISTORY TALKS – WILLIE HENRY - Galway Market Book

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Tuesday, 21st October 2025) 9am-10am Parents of missing Galway student issue plea for search volunteers   Galway woman with Endometriosis welcomes new framework as a first step in long journey for the health service   Meeting later this week on how to protect and retore our water quality in Galway   10am-11am Galway Resident praises support services locally after experiencing a mental health crisis  Galway County Council Launches €762,000 Community Climate Action Fund  Award-winning play puts violence against women in the spotlight  Garda Slot Everyone's Voice – A Human Rights Concert by i4Life  11am-12pm Tickets on sale now from www.galwaycomedyfestival.ie  Bearna poet scoops prestigeous award at the Red Line Book Festival  Music Mornings - Fionn Silke (Sakura)