Galway Bay Fm - Galway Talks - with Keith Finnegan

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

On today's show:  11am-12pm Hospice Sunflower days return this weekend Ros Na Run actor releases new book History Talks - The history of the Corcorans in Tuam

On today's show 10am-11am Minister of State Healy-Rae joins us Motoring slot BRAVO junior members to stage Moana Jr in Loughrea

On today's show:  9am-10am Woman who died in Galway house fire named as Sunny Jacobs, US citizen who spent years on death row after wrongful murder conviction Craughwell woman returns from volunteering in the West Bank 31st Croí Corrib Charity Cycle Returns this Sunday

On today's show:  11am-12pm Sports Review Music Mornings - UMAN

On today's show:  10am-11am Mount Etna erupts in Sicily New proposed bill could allow consumer watchdog to collect and publish data on supermarket prices Garda Slot

On today's show:  9am-10am Homelessness reaches another record high, with more than 15,500 in emergency accommodation Harbour masterplan includes 350 new affordable and social houses The Leaving Cert starts tomorrow – we go through the dos and don'ts for exams

On today's show:  11am-12pm Galway Thoughts panel with Dave McCarthy and Lisa Regan Sports preview

On today's show:  10am-11am Simon Harris to receive briefing on safety of peacekeepers in Lebanon Government report concludes ring road won't solve city's traffic Headfest vintage tractor and truck runs to raise funds for Ability West

On today's show:  9am-10am €6bn cargo facility at former Galway Airport could create 6,000 jobs Call to fast-track legislation to ban disposable vapes in Ireland as new UK laws kick in this weekend MEP used AI to compose letter to von der Leyen on Gaza

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. Today on ‘Ours To Protect' John Morley talks all about Biodiversity with Mary Bermingham, co-founder of the Burren Nature Sanctuary and Professor Grace McCormack, Head of the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Galway.       For more info go over to galwaybayfm.ie, click on Our to Protect image on home page.  ‘Ours To Protect' brought to you by Galway Bay fm, the IBI and funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee – check out ‘ours to protect.ie for more info.

On today's show:  11am-12pm Ours to protect Music Mornings - CLADA

On today's show: 10am-11am US court blocks Trump's tariffs from going into effect Connacht Tribune Headlines Frustrations voiced over bus route on the west side of the city Powering Prosperity

On today's show:  9am-10am NTA develops park and ride strategy for Galway City Galway City Council Seeks Expressions of Interest to Operate Pálás Arthouse Cinema Galway woman crowned Ireland's Patisserie champion Music from our very own Konno

On today's show:  11am-12pm Financial Advice With Dave McCarthy We speak to a young man living Galway about to swim around the entire coastline of Ireland History Talks

On today's show:  10am-11am Members of the legal profession pen letter calling on government to enact Occupied Territories Bill Calls for reinstatement of ladders at Blackrock Diving Tower Westside community to hold meeting over development of student accomodation We hear about events taking place for Traveller Pride week

On today's show:  9am-10am Uisce Éireann needs €2bn to help reach Govt housing targets  Cabinet approves drafting of Occupied Territories Bill Thousands of pensioners in Galway to benefit from new public transport card

On today's show:  11am-12pm BROADS comes to the Mick Lally theatre Evergreen slot Music Mornings - The Half Room

On today's show:  10am-11am Aontu claim stats hide real level of river Corrib incidents Circus denied Galway site after 25 years returning to same Salthill carpark Garda Slot Irish Socksciety named overall winner of Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025 awards

On today's show:  9am-10am  IRHA calls for tractor ban on motorways Calls for reintroduction of 100% mortgages for first time buyers We hear about a new 4 part series examining the enduring popularity of the Connemara pony in Irish society

On today's show: 11am-12pm Galway Greats - Laura Browne Sports Preview

On today's show:  10am-11am Overdue Galway Transport Strategy paused again Urgent Need for Major Investment in Galway City's Water Infrastructure  Appeal to the Department of Children as application for much-needed pre-school in Clifden is refused  Award winning Oughterard poet releases third book 

On today's show:  9am-10am Tributes paid to Galway GAA Stallworth Dermot Flaherty Woman living in Galway is on Day 5 of hunger strike over war in Gaza  RSA Launches Action Plan to Cut Driving Test Waiting Times 

On today's show:  11am-12pm We'll have sport - GAA, Soccer, rugby and Judo We'll have Live music Ronan o Coisdealbha helps us finish off the show

On today's show: 10am-11am Siofra ni She and Sean Breathnach join us Pat Mhichael will speak to us about Carraroe's history of Galway Hookers

On today's show:  9am-10am  We'll hear locals favourite memories of the area We'll have current affairs with Sean O Domhnaill John Darba O'Flaherta tells of of Carraroe in years gone by

On today's show:  11am-12pm Culture Corner - Clipper the Hurl's Amazing Adventure Sports preview

On today's show:  10am-11am Green Light for State-of-the-Art Further Education Campus in Galway Connacht Tribune Headlines High water temperatures close fisheries in Galway Powering prosperity

On today's show:  9am-10am Carna locals receive confirmation that their local hotel is no longer being considered for IPAS Galway Researchers say Spider venom could aid future drug discoveries Countdown Begins for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025 Winners

On today's show:  11am-12pm Financial Advice With Dave McCarthy We'll speak to one of the many winners in the Cathaoirleach Community Awards History Talks - We'll hear how local rocks influence our natural and cultural heritage