Podcasts about Galway

Your Monday episode of The Football Pod returns - and what an opening weekend of Football we had to 2026 - Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into Dingle's remarkable comeback against Ballyboden, and look at how St. Brigid's got the better of Scotstown. We're casting our eye over some of the county stories around the pre-season games and much more too. Enjoy, and a Happy New Year from The Football Pod. Chapters(01:00) - Christmas breaks, winter ball and frozen fields(08:00) - St. Brigids figure out Scotstown to reach final.(21:00) - How Dingle flipped the script on Ballyboden.(33:00) - An Ghaeltacht's controversial winner(39:00) - Instagram Q&A, County pre-season round-upThe first three episodes of The Football Pod Club series are out now - Ep. 1 was with two of Kerry's brilliant All-Ireland winning team, Gavin White and Shane Ryan. Episode 2 is with Galway manager and legend, Padraic Joyce, whilst we recorded Ep. 3 with two of Dublin's All-Ireland winning heroes - captain Carla Rowe, and the brilliant Sinead Goldrick.The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.

Founder and Artistic Director of Druid Theatre company, Garry Hynes joins Dearbhail to talk about the songs of her life, the death of her beloved wife, Martha O'Neill and the 50th Anniversary of the Galway-based theatre company which she founded, Druid. The conversation co-incides with the publication of ‘Druid Theatre: Fifty Years'.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  A look back at the best bits of 2025

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  10am-11am  €186 million in Agriculture payments to Galway in 2025   Independent Ireland to hold anti-Mercosur protest   Reminder to check passport expiry before new year travel   11am-12pm 'Mini brain' research could benefit stroke, Alzheimer's studies   Galway man overcomes set-backs to build sportswear brand   Sports review

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  10am-11am Government to buy buildings around country to turn into state-led childcare services   Figures reveal near-zero uptake of student room rental scheme in Galway amid housing need   AA Galway Convention to take place this week   11am-12pm We hear about the Active Travel Scheme for Headford   Athenry Community Playground to undergo major upgrade   Galway manager Pádraic Joyce adds Daragh Sheridan to his backroom team 

The Mayor of Ennis is offering condolences to the family and friends of a teenager who died following a road traffic accident. A 16 year old boy has been killed following a collision near the border between Clare and Galway. The single vehicle collision occurred shortly after 2.00pm on the old N18 road, about 7 kilometres from Crusheen. Mary Howard says her heart is broken for his family at this time.

Trevor Mangan, owner of Mocha Beans Coffee Shop in Ballina, Co. Mayo & Claregalway, Co. Galway, discusses opening Christmas Day for those who need warmth, a hot cuppa, & company.

At least 8,000 new documents related to the case of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were made available yesterday on the US Department of Justice's website. This latest release includes many references to Donald Trump, including a claim by a senior US attorney that the US president was on a flight in the 1990s with the now-deceased convicted child sex offender and a 20-year-old woman. Larry Donnelly Law lecturer from University of Galway and Columnist with The Journal spoke to Shane Coleman on the show.

Tadgh Kearney, of Tadgh Kearney Jewellers in Limerick, and Vinny Browne, Manager of Charlie Byrne's Bookshop in Galway, discuss the uptick in business since the start of December.

This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Christmas in GalwayYou can find the articles referenced in this podcast on www.advertiser.ie/galway.If you have a message for Tom or Dick please email us at oldgalwaydiary@advertiser.ie

As we frantically get our last bits of Christmas shopping done, how much of that will be done in a family-owned business? Unfortunately, not many of them have survived the past couple of decades…One that has is the iconic Kennys Bookshop in Galway which celebrated its 85th birthday last month.So amid all the changes, especially in how we read, how have they survived? Tomas Kenny joins Seán to discuss.Image: @kennysbookshop on Instagram

After how popular our first Ask Trisha episode (episode 293) was, Trisha is back. In this Ask Trisha, we answer the questions you sent in — the ones about feeling drained after therapy, navigating family dynamics, supporting others without taking everything on, and making sense of the emotions that show up after loss. It's an honest, practical conversation about protecting your energy, setting emotional boundaries, and learning how to care deeply without burning yourself out. As always, Trisha brings clarity, warmth, and common sense to topics that can feel heavy, helping you understand what's normal and how to look after yourself through it all. About Trisha Trisha is a Psychotherapist and Manager of Mind & Body Works Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre, based in Galway, with centres in Galway and Dublin. Their team of over 50 Psychotherapists and Psychologists work with adults, couples, adolescents, and children, offering therapies including CBT, EMDR, and Art Therapy. They also run a low-cost counselling service. To contact the Galway centre: 091 725750 galway@mindandbodyworks.com Click play and let's dive in.

There's no question about the kind of food you cook on Christmas Day – but what should you do with all the leftovers after you've cooked enough to last to New Year's Day? Shane Coleman was joined on the show by JP McMahon, the chef, restaurateur, and author from Galway, who brought us some tips, tricks, and trimmings.

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?

As we frantically get our last bits of Christmas shopping done, how much of that will be done in a family-owned business? Unfortunately, not many of them have survived the past couple of decades…One that has is the iconic Kennys Bookshop in Galway which celebrated its 85th birthday last month.So amid all the changes, especially in how we read, how have they survived?Tomas Kenny joins Seán to discuss.Image: @kennysbookshop on Instagram

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 

Send us a textEp 83---Welcome to another episode of the Voices of Boyle! We're joined by Colin & Aethel Beirne for this one. Highlights from this episode:- Aethel's move from rural Galway to city life, adventures in America, and her journey to settling in Boyle- Colin's childhood memories growing up in Termon, the outdoor games that shaped local youth, and the changing face of Boyle over the years - Stories about iconic Boyle shops, street leagues, and legendary disco nights- Insights into community, friendships, and what makes Boyle so special to raise a family- The town bridge and the hot air balloon festival- Lulu the Thai rescue dog's journey to her forever home Make sure you tune in for some laughs and memories. Whether you're Boyle born or a blow-in, this episode celebrates all the little things that make our hometown unique.Check out the blog post to accompany this episode for photos: https://www.voicesofboyle.com/colinaethelbeirne/Join us on:( Facebook ) ( Instagram ) ( YouTube )( Website )If you'd like to be on the show or if you know someone who would like to chat with us, then drop us an email at ( info@voicesofboyle.com ) Thanks to Brendan O' Dowd for creating and recording the musical piece for the podcast.

All-Ireland winning hurling captain David Burke announced his intercounty retirement on Friday (19th December 2025) after 16 years representing Galway at senior level. The 35-year-old led the Tribesmen to their first Liam McCarthy Cup triumph in 29 years back in 2017, as well as scoring 1-2 when Galway won their first Leinster championship five years earlier. St. Thomas' David Burke, who'll still line out with his club, has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan.

The Michael Byrne Cup got underway on Friday (19th December 2025) with two games.   Two Aaron Molloy goals overturned the deficit as Maree-Oranmore beat Athenry 3-2 away; JJ Oifoh and Darragh Forde both struck twice in Moyne Villa's 8-2 victory over Corrib Celtic in  Headford. Before those games concluded, Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty previewed this weekend's action on the domestic scene.

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 

The amazing science behind understanding mysterious but critical ocean currents. And specifically, understanding the current in our backyard, the Gulf's Loop Current.We talk with scientists leading a huge multi-country research collaboration that is going to great lengths and depths to understand the especially unknown Loop Current. We talk about how currents connect us, how they are basically a thermostat for the globe, and why, more than ever before, we need to understand them. EPISODE CREDITSThis episode was hosted by executive producer Carlyle Calhoun. Our theme music is by Jon Batiste, and our sound designer is Emily Jankowski. Scientists featured in this episode are paleo oceanographer Audrey Morley from the University of Galway, oceanographer Amy Bower from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, oceanographer Steve DiMarco from Texas A&M, and oceanographer Scott Glenn from Rutgers University. Sea Change is a WWNO and WRKF production. We are part of the NPR Podcast Network and distributed by PRX. Sea Change is made possible with major support from the Gulf Research Program of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Sea Change is also supported by the Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans. WWNO's Coastal Desk is supported by the Walton Family Foundation, the Meraux  Foundation, and the Greater New Orleans Foundation. 

Paul Cleary, Acting Assistant Garda Commissioner, followed by a debate between Dr. Ilan Wall, lecturer in the Irish Centre for Human Rights at the University of Galway & Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD

Elaine Feeney tells Ruth McKee which books she'd save if her house was on fire.  Elaine Feeney is an acclaimed novelist and poet from the West of Ireland. Her debut novel, As You Were, was shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize and the Irish Novel of the Year Award, and won the Kate O'Brien Award, the McKitterick Prize and the Dalkey Festival Emerging Writer Award. How to Build a Boat was also shortlisted for Irish Novel of the Year, longlisted for the Booker Prize, and was a New Yorker Best Book of the Year. With her third novel, Let Me Go Mad in My Own Way, Feeney was shortlisted again for Irish Novel of the Year and won the Library Association of Ireland Author of the Year. Feeney has published the poetry collections Where's Katie?, The Radio Was Gospel, Rise and All the Good Things You Deserve, and lectures at the University of Galway.

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 

Fergal Bowers, RTÉ Health Correspondent, discusses appearance of HSE Chief Executive Bernard Gloster before the Health Committee on Maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital, Galway.

On Hurling Chat this week, Andy Coen and Cyril Farrell join Niall and Sean and discuss: Can Loughrea reach the All-Ireland Club Final with victory over Slaughneil? Will Ballygunner overcome St Martins in the other semi? The exploits of Athenry and Kilkerrin Clonberne are highlighted while in a brief review of Galway's hurling year, the lads quickly begin to look forward to what is likely to be a much-changed Galway team for 2026.

Oliver chats to David Quinn, Farmer from Galway; and Kevin Ward, farmer from Tyrone; who have borne their chest for the 2026 Farmers Calendar.

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 

Guest: Prof John Laffey, Professor of Anaesthesia Intensive Care Medicine at the School of Medicine of the University of Galway and a Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine at Galway University Hospitals.

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  

Galway based Orreco, the leading agentic AI for sports firm, has announced a $4M funding round with participation from Enterprise Ireland and Mark Cuban, pro athletes and existing investors. Orreco is a pioneer in applied physiology, biostatistics and cognitive computing. The company equips coaches, medical teams and athletes with knowledge and actionable insights to maximize availability and sustain peak performance. Keith Brock, Head of Enterprise Ireland's sports tech portfolio, said; "Enterprise Ireland has invested $1M into Orreco as part of a $4M funding round. Our investment is an endorsement of Orreco's incredible technology, team, and global reach and supports 55 new jobs at Orreco globally, including 30 in Galway over the next two years. This investment directly reflects our strategic focus on supporting ambitious companies to scale globally. It also highlights the strength of Ireland's sports tech cluster, with Ireland ranking 1st in Europe for sports tech VC investment on a per capita basis." Strategic acquisitions Alongside the new investment, Orreco has acquired Data Driven Sports Analytics (DDSA) from Melbourne, Australia, specialising in AI Computer Vision. DDSA count Tennis World Number 1 Aryna Sabalenka as a longstanding client "DDSA has been a huge part of how I analyse opponents, develop my game, and make better decisions on court. Now teaming up with Orreco brings two leaders together with one vision, helping athletes be ready to win. It's an exciting step forward for high-performance tennis." Aryna Sabalenka World Number One in Tennis and 4 time Grand Slam Champion Motion Signal This new funding and strategic acquisition will help to accelerate Orreco's next generation AI-powered Motion Signal, a breakthrough method of analysing athlete movement behaviour using computer vision and machine learning. It enables the identification of signals in advance of injury based on changes in athletes motion signal and is a world-leading breakthrough to support player health and performance. Recognising changes from a player's usual movement behaviour, Orreco's AI can help reduce the risk of expensive non-contact injuries like hamstring strains, Achilles and ACL's. This breakthrough has been developed over multiple seasons in the EPL and has also proven successful with official datasets from the NBA and other US professional sports. A cutting edge initiative is scheduled with Major League Soccer to start next month.. The Orreco algorithms developed by a team of 10 PhD's can also help guide a player's rehab, return to play and performance after an injury. The new investors join True Ventures, Jason Calacanis, 20VC, professional golfers and major champions Padraig Harrington, Graeme McDowell, NBA agent Todd Ramasar, NHL agent and Olympic medallist Allain Roy and prominent Irish executives and investors Orreco AI is also part of Comcast NBCUniversal's SportsTech strategic innovation portfolio and is an alumnus of its 2025 cohort. "Orreco earned its place in our SportsTech 2025 class through proven results. Their AI-driven performance technology delivered measurable value with the Philadelphia Flyers, demonstrating how advanced athlete insights can improve availability and reduce injury risk. We're proud to have been early partners in scaling a solution that's now gaining global traction." Jenna Kurath, Vice President, Sports Venture Partnerships, Comcast. This is the first proactive approach to use AI to help reduce injury risk. It's great today and only going to get better". Mark Cuban, tech investor and Co-owner of the Dallas Mavericks. "Mark's investment is a powerful endorsement of the science and technology we've been building. His backing, along with the continued support of Enterprise Ireland, participation in Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech's 2025 program - combined with the computer vision expertise of the DDSA team - puts us in the strongest position we've ever been in to scale AI-powered performance intellig...

Could the review into the Fianna Fáil's handling of their Presidential nominations come out this week?There are those within Fianna Fáil who are saying it must come out this week, before Christmas.Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish Independent and Michael Regan, Fianna Fáil Councillor in Galway.

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

John Mulligan and Sean Carley look back at a busy weekend of sport in Galway and involving Galway teams. 

Missed The Eurovision Showcase on Forest FM? Don't worry — you can listen again right now! Join Ciaran Urry-Tuttiett, broadcasting from Galway, Ireland, for a festive, Eurovision-packed show featuring the beautiful new duet “Blanca Navidad” from Spanish stars Edurne (Spain 2015) and Pastora Soler (Spain 2012). You'll also hear the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 winner from France — Lou Deleuze with “Ce Monde”, plus Rob's Random Request, Live & Kicking, The Best of the Rest, and all the latest Eurovision Showcase News.

Galway League play their final group game in the Oscar Traynor Cup against Sligo-Leitrim on Sunday (14th December 2025). There's also action in the Women's Premier Division Cup. With a preview of all the action across all divisions, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == Galway League vs Sligo-Leitrim in the Oscar Traynor Cup takes place in Maree Astro on Sunday.  Kick-off is 2pm.

All four Galway teams are on their travels this Saturday in the Domino's Womens and Womens National League Division 1 (13th December 2025). With full details, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.  

The first Ladies Gaelic Football Association Yearbook was launched by Dublin's TG4 All-Ireland winning captain Carla Rowe.at her home club Clann Mhuire CLG, in the Naul recently. This inaugural yearbook has been compiled by Galway journalist John Fallon of Media West (Ireland) on behalf of the LGFA and with outstanding photography from Sportsfile, charts all of the national competitions and events throughout another eventful and successful year for the organisation. John Fallon popped into the studio earlier to chat with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == The 160-page hardback publication, which features almost 400 photographs and features a detailed look at the 36 competitions — from U-14 to the TG4 All-Ireland senior championship — run by the LGFA throughout the year, is available to purchase for €20 (£18 in sterling areas) online at  https://www.elverys.ie/products/ladies-gaelic-football-association-yearb-1174856 and at all Elverys outlets throughout the country. It is also available from Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, Middle Street, Galway.

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

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

Episode #401 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth travel back to the formative years of home computer gaming to celebrate the groundbreaking work of Martin Galway, one of the true architects of early video game music. Best known for pushing the Commodore 64's SID chip far beyond its perceived limits, Galway helped define the sound of an entire era with unforgettable compositions. Long before lush orchestras and expansive sound libraries, Galway was composing bold, expressive, and technically daring music under extreme hardware constraints, creating tracks that still shine with personality and ambition decades later. This Composer Appreciation honors a pioneer whose fearless experimentation and melodic instincts laid crucial groundwork for everything video game music would eventually become, and whose influence can still be felt in chiptune and retro-inspired scores today. Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or any other thoughts you'd like to share! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, Jeff & Mike. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Ocean Loader 1 from Hyper Sports [Martin Galway, 1985] Title Screen from Arkanoid [Martin Galway, 1988] Title Screen from Wizball [Martin Galway, 1987] Title Theme from Crazee Rider [Martin Galway, 1987] Title Screen -I Wanna Be Your Drill Instructor- from Combat School [Martin Galway, 1987] Title Screen from Rambo: First Blood Part II [Martin Galway, 1985] Title Theme from Terra Cresta [Martin Galway, 1986] Title Screen from Helikopter Jagd [Martin Galway, 1986] Title Screen from Ultima: Runes of Virtue II [Martin Galway, 1993] Main Theme from The Neverending Story [Martin Galway, 1985] Main Theme from Game Over [Martin Galway, 1987] Title Theme from Yie Ar Kung-Fu II: The Emperor Yie-Gah [Martin Galway, 1986] Title Screen from Times of Lore [Martin Galway, 1988] Title Screen from Street Hawk [Martin Galway, Unreleased] LINKS Patreon: https://patreon.com/bgmania Website: https://bgmania.podbean.com/ Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Facebook: BGManiaPodcast X: BGManiaPodcast Instagram: BGManiaPodcast TikTok: BGManiaPodcast YouTube: BGManiaPodcast Twitch: BGManiaPodcast PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Caltra Cuans manager Peter Birch spoke to Darren Kelly ahead of his side's All-Ireland Intermediate Final against Knockbride of Cavan in Croke Park on Saturday afternoon at 2 pm. Caltra Cuans had a dramatic last-gasp victory over St. Fechin's in the All-Ireland Semi-Final in Drogheda after dismantling St. Barry's of Roscommon by 3 goals in the Connacht Final. Birch's side will aim to become just the 5th Galway team to win an All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate crown and the first since Annaghdown in 2016...

Last September, we were joined in studio by Quin native Owen O'Brien to talk about his son Cillian, who had suffered life changing injuries following a sudden collapse in school this year. Cillian's collapse on the 5th of February last was caused by a rare condition called Arteriovenous Malformation. The 12 year-old sustained a catastrophic brain bleed and was rushed to Temple Street Children's Hospital. Cillian's acquired brain injury affected his speech to the point where he was non-verbal, his vision was compromised, and he was physically unable to support himself. An iDonate campaign had been set up with a target of €300,000, to help provide accessible and future proofed living space at the family home in Galway. Fundraising has continued both locally and further afield to help the O'Brien's achieve that goal. Pat Ryan, co-founder of QCM cycling club is the latest to undertake a fundraiser for Cillian. He and his fellow co-founder Liam Kitson are undertaking a sponsored cycle (Saturday, December 20th) from Cillian's grandmother's house in Quin to Cillian's house in Galway city and back to Quin on the same day. Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus spoke with Pat Ryan, co-founder of QCM cycling club. Photo (c) Pat Ryan

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Caitlin Galway about her short fiction collection, A Song for Wildcats (Dundurn Press, 2025).   An arresting, vividly imaginative collection of stories capturing the complexity of intimacy and the depths of the unravelling mind.Infatuation and violence grow between two girls in the enchanting wilderness of postwar Australia as they spin disturbing fantasies to escape their families. Two young men in the midst of the 1968 French student revolts navigate — and at times resist — the philosophical and emotional nature of love. An orphaned boy and his estranged aunt are thrown together on a quiet peninsula at the height of the Troubles in Ireland, where their deeply rooted fear attracts the attention of shape-shifting phantoms of war.The five long-form stories in A Song for Wildcats are uncanny portraits of grief and resilience and are imbued with unique beauty, insight, and resonance from one of the country's most exciting authors. Caitlin Galway is the author of the novel Bonavere Howl. Her work has been published in journals, anthologies, and media outlets throughout Canada, and she has won or been nominated for numerous prizes. She lives in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

It's your Monday episode of The Football Pod - after a classic Munster Club Football Final - Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into it all, from the midfield warfare, to the controversial decisions and the shooters exhibition. We had our Leinster Football final and plenty of action from the Junior and Intermediate deciders also. Enjoy.Chapters(01:00) - Glorious Football on show in the Munster Club final.(11:00) - The Decision - debating Dingle's last minute free...(26:00) - Ballyboden beat Athy - proper contenders.(32:00) - Junior/Intermediate Club finals. Brian Hayes the footballer (35:00) - Next Guests on TFP Club revealed - Kilcoo v ScotstownThe Football Pod Club series is back - and our first two episodes are out right now. The first episode is already out with two of Kerry's brilliant All-Ireland winning team, Gavin White and Shane Ryan. Episode 2 is with Galway manager and legend, Padraic Joyce. If you missed it, go watch it back.Episode 3 is released on Wednesday 17th December with two of Dublin's All-Ireland winning heroes - captain Carla Rowe, and the brilliant Sinead Goldrick.The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.

In this NBN episode, host Hollay Ghadery speaks with Caitlin Galway about her short fiction collection, A Song for Wildcats (Dundurn Press, 2025).   An arresting, vividly imaginative collection of stories capturing the complexity of intimacy and the depths of the unravelling mind.Infatuation and violence grow between two girls in the enchanting wilderness of postwar Australia as they spin disturbing fantasies to escape their families. Two young men in the midst of the 1968 French student revolts navigate — and at times resist — the philosophical and emotional nature of love. An orphaned boy and his estranged aunt are thrown together on a quiet peninsula at the height of the Troubles in Ireland, where their deeply rooted fear attracts the attention of shape-shifting phantoms of war.The five long-form stories in A Song for Wildcats are uncanny portraits of grief and resilience and are imbued with unique beauty, insight, and resonance from one of the country's most exciting authors. Caitlin Galway is the author of the novel Bonavere Howl. Her work has been published in journals, anthologies, and media outlets throughout Canada, and she has won or been nominated for numerous prizes. She lives in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

SUB TO THE PPM PATREON SO KLONNY GOSCH'S CORK BOARD LABOR OF LOVE CAN CONT FOR ANOTHER 100 EPISODES (AND GAIN ACCESS TO "SYSTEME ZAHAROFF II"):patreon.com/ParaPowerMappingIN CELEBRATION OF 100 EPISODES OF PPM, I am joined by SEBBE for a synchronized dive into the wilderness of mirrors that is the Balkans-trotting, death-peddling life of Basil Zaharoff, "the mystery man of Europe" whose blood money fortune rivaled those of Rockefeller and Henry Ford. We excavate how Zaharoff was a prototypical deep political figure foreshadowing more modern underworld ne'er-do-wells and sex-crazed arms traders like Jeffrey Epstein, Adnan Kashoggi, Viktor Bout, Sarkis Soghanalian, Efraim Diveroli, Robert Maxwell, etc. We also draw a number of Erik Jan Hanussen symmetries, convenient considering a likely candidate for a character partly patterned after him in Shadow Ticket.This is the first entry in the SCIF SESSIONS featuring past guests, friends, and Cork Board Cadre members. I initially planned to release a monster episode in call-in special style, but as I got a number of sessions under my belt, it became apparent that a 20 hour or so episode would be prohibitive. So instead, I will be dropping the conversations in discrete installments in between our regular programming. Lots of great material coming at you.File under: parallels with our Shadow Ticket exegesis by way of Zedzed's relationship with British intelligence and Viennese manse, which evoke MI3b agents Pips and Alf Quarrender; Zaharoff's ward Tereza Damala's amorous relations with Gabriele d'Annunzio also evoking ST; his remote cameo in Against the Day via purchasing agent Viktor Mulciber, who is pursuing the Q-Weapon at Zaharoff's behest (which harnesses time as means of violence), his latter attempts to sell it to the Japanese, and Clive Crouchmas' thwarted scheme to sex traffick the scarlet strumpet Dahlia Rideout to the Lord of War, a bribe seeking to tempt his fabled appetite for redheaded Babalonian women; Hergé, Tintin, and Basil Bazarov lampooning the int'l man of mystery; the varying accounts of Zaharoff's early life and heritage, whether Greek, Turkish, Russian Jew, etc. etc.; his criminal adolescence as a member of an arsonry gang cum fire department, a racket in Constantinople where they would burn down wealthy homes and extort payment and which is right on theme with our recent history of class violence, organized crime, racketeering, and transformismo; his time as a brothel tout; human trafficker in Galway, Ireland, sending girls to MasSUSchusetts textile mills; bigamist marrying a dame in Philly; confidence artist; etc.; there are myriad legends, some of which we'll unpack in Pt. II; all trails eventually merge with Zaharoff's employment as a Nordenfelt machine gun salesman; which leads to his relationship with machine gun manufacturer Hiram Maxim; the Rothschilds connection; PM David Lloyd George; negotiations to bribe the Young Turks and Enver Pasha into abandoning the Central Powers circa WWI; and much much more. I am doing my best to ward off burnt-outage, but I think that is sufficient for liner notes for this second. A second part, solo, and with some research revolving around a possible outcropping of the Zaharoff network amounting to a Nazi - Z i o n i s t gun running ring in Palestine in the late '30s and which I'm actually quite giddy over and which may well be relatively novel and which certainly expands upon past points of interest... will follow in the morning. Inshallah.Song:| Spirit Hz - "Promis" | https://spirithz.bandcamp.com/album/there-is-only-one-thing

Additional infant graves have been found in a second burial ground at the Tuam site in Co. Galway. For the latest on this, Daniel McSweeney director of the office for authorised intervention in Tuam.

Galway man Daragh MacLoughlin will be attempting to row across the Atlantic as part of the World's Toughest Row race. He'll be setting out on his 4,800 km journey on December 12th, but joins Seán from his starting point in the Canary Islands ahead of his epic voyage…

Welcome back to The Football Pod Club - it's the second episode of our winter series, and we're delighted to have sat down for a brilliant chat with Padraic Joyce to chat about his phenomenal playing career, being an intercounty manager in 2026, and Galway's pursuit of Sam Maguire.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Padraic Joyce joins The Football Pod Club(02:00) - Killererin GAA - then and now, and the power of the club(12:00) - Captaining Ireland, AFL poachers, should International Rules return?(25:00) - Tralee Superstars and Sigerson Cup memories (32:00) - ‘98 & ‘01, Galway's breakthrough, ‘Johnno' and the barren years(44:00) - Being an intercounty manager - who Padraic learned from and Galway's journey(53:00) - All-Ireland final defeat in ‘24 and impact of the new rules in 2025.(01:03:00) - Secret sessions with uncle Billy before the 2004 County Final(01:06:00) - Paddy Joyce and his impact on his son, Padraic.(01:11:00) - 25 years on from Galway's last All-Ireland in 2001.All of that and so much more across our time with Padraic Joyce, recorded in Killererin GAA's clubhouse in North Galway at the start of November.The Football Pod Club on Off the Ball…in partnership with AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.Keep an eye out for Episode 3 of the series, which drops on Wednesday, December 17th.Ep. 4 will be recorded and released in mid-January around the All-Ireland Club Finals - and as always, The Football Pod is available to watch on Off the Ball's YouTube for free and to listen in on ‘OTB GAA' and The Football Pod podcast feeds.