Podcasts about Galway

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 

The week so far hasn't seen the strongest rhymers come to air, but today Soup from Galway gave us faith in rhyming again with how he did

Ollie Turner paid tribute to the late Gay O'Brien on Galway Talks on Tuesday Morning. Ollie spoke to Killannin player James Walsh and Galway GAA Coach and Killannin native Denis Carr about Gay's impact on the club and his influence both as a manager and as a person.

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

The launch of the 2026 Tribesmen Head of the River took place on Wednesday, November 12th, in Electric nightclub, Galway. Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan was the MC for the glitzy event, which was attended by a large crowd representing all the rowing clubs in Galway, local business and political representatives, and members of the Tribesmen Rowing Club organising committee. The River Corrib played host to over 150 crews from Ireland, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and the USA competing in a 4.2km time trial along Galway's iconic waterway in the 2025 Tribesmen Head of the River (THOR) last March, with the event now firmly established as one of Europe's premier early-season rowing events. Next year will mark 50 years since the formation of the Tribesmen Rowing Club in 1976, so John Mulligan began his series of interviews by chatting to Tribesmen Club Chairman Colin Hanley...

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 

Two recent engineering graduates, Jennifer Smith (Manufacturing Operations Engineer) and Denis Hardi (Graduate Commissioning Engineer), share essential advice for students considering engineering. They emphasise that internships are vital for discovering career preferences across diverse fields like pharma and civil engineering, making the flexibility of the degree its greatest asset. Their key message is that curiosity and resilience matter more than loving mathematics, as engineering fundamentally relies on problem-solving. They also stress that networking through groups like the Young Engineers Society provides crucial leadership opportunities and connections.The graduates provided practical insights on career growth, highlighting rotational programmes as the best way to gain broad experience (quality, global roles) and understand facility operations. They advised students on navigating early career decisions and underlined the necessity of establishing work-life balance by setting boundaries. Overall, the discussion offers an encouraging view of the modern engineering profession, stressing that the career path is highly adaptable to individual interests and goals.THINGS WE SPOKE ABOUTInternships shape careers through pharmaceutical supply, precision engineering, civil engineering, material science hands-on experience discovering preferences.Engineering degree flexibility enables pharmaceutical, automotive, medical device aerospace careers with curious minds shaping any industry choice. Networking through Engineers Ireland Young Engineers Society provides leadership opportunities professional connections across counties and internationally. STEM subjects are important but curiosity and resilience matter more than loving mathematics with problem-solving training and multiple solution approaches.Graduate rotational programmes offer quality global roles and multiple facilities whilst a work-life balance requires setting boundaries with compensation.GUEST DETAILSJennifer Smith (AbbVie): Manufacturing Operations Engineer and University of Galway graduate with a distinguished academic record. Her career shows the flexibility of an engineering degree, covering pharmaceutical manufacturing, materials, and civil engineering.Denis Hardi (H&MV): Graduate Commissioning Engineer and TUS graduate, who has held significant leadership roles including Founder of the South East Young Engineers Society and Senior Vice President of Internal Relations for Young European Engineers. His work includes international commissioning projects in Norway and Finland.CONNECT WITH AMPLIFIED:Website: engineersireland.ieSearch podcast player: AMPLIFIED Engineers IrelandApple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and wherever you get podcasts.MORE INFORMATIONLooking for ways to explore or advance a career in the field of engineering? Visit Engineers Ireland to learn more about the many programs and resources on offer. https://www.engineersireland.ie/Engineers Journal AMPLIFIED is produced by DustPod.io for Engineers Ireland.QUOTESOpportunities are truly limitless with an engineering degree. If you have a curious mind, you can shape your career to be any sort of industry you want. – Jennifer Smith. I'm actually based in Finland now on site working on a substation project. I was in Norway before this. I never expected to be travelling around the world, it is a rich experience. – Denis Hardi. Internships will really shape the way you take your career. I did internships across pharmaceutical, precision, civil, and material science. Getting internships is a great way to have a better idea of what you want to do once you finish college. – Jennifer Smith. Internships give you rich experience showing what you study might or might not be applicable. I worked on combined heat and power, microchips, photonics research, and technical sales, giving me an idea of how it is to work on site and in the lab. – Denis Hardi.KEYWORDSEngineering degree, career transition, internships, problem-solving, work-life balance, networking,professional growth,

During this week's episode of Greener Fields, Hannah chats with Máire Nixon from Co. Mayo, who now calls Perth home.Growing up in Westport, Máire went on to complete both her undergrad and Masters in Galway. In this episode, she talks through the moment she decided to move to Australia — a simple “now or never” decision that set everything in motion. She shares the reality of those early months: doing farm work in Orange on her own, adjusting to a completely new environment, and eventually moving to Perth where she began to find her feet and build a life.Máire also reflects on home — what it's like to live so far from Ireland, how distance has shifted her perspective, and the balancing act of creating a new life while staying connected to where you're from. She speaks openly about the lessons she's picked up along the way, from trusting her own judgment to adapting when things don't go to plan and so much more.Another beautiful conversation, so make sure to check it out!Instagram: @greenerfields @hannahnash01 @mairenixon

Grahame McDermott of Amsterdam GAA club joins Paul to reflect on winning the Leinster Junior Special Hurling Championship with the Dutch side.If you have any questions or thoughts for upcoming podcasts, email the maroonwhitepod@gmail.com.This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie

It's the last-16 of the Connacht FA Cup and six games include Galway teams.  The Galway FA Women's Premier League also takes place, and there are Connacht championship games at under-18. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

All four Galway teams play at home on Saturday in the National Leagues (29th November 2025).  In the Men's Division 1, Maree meet Titans in Calasanctius College from 7pm. The Kingfisher hosts a double header starting with University of Galway Mystics women against Dublin Lions at 4pm; Maigh Cuilinn men welcome Portlaoise Panthers at 7pm. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Adrian O'Neill.

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 

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.

Can you really teach empathy?The University of Galway have developed a module on empathy, which they are looking to have rolled out in classrooms to assist teachers help Transition Year students learn the vital life skills of empathy.But, what is it all about?Dr Charlotte Silke is the Lead Researcher with Unesco Child and Family Research Centre, and joins Seán to discuss.

AIB is proud to continue its support for the GOAL Mile for the fifth year and as part of the campaign, AIB is offering participants the chance to win €7,000, €2,000 or €1,000 for their Gaelic Games club by registering for their GOAL Mile and entering the AIB GAA GOAL Mile competition AIB, proud supporter of the GOAL Mile, has today teamed up with former Cork hurler Patrick Horgan, Galway LGFA player Ailbhe Davoren, Fermanagh footballer Darragh McGurn, and Kilkenny Camogie player Katie Power to encourage communities in Ireland to ‘Step Up Together' and take part in the GOAL Mile this Christmas. At the press day, Ailbhe Davoren caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to chat about the GOAL Mile, this Sunday's (30th November) All-Ireland senior ladies football semi-final for Kilmacud Crokes against Antrim's Moneyglass, and Galway's inter county year. == As part of this year's campaign AIB is also announcing the return of the GOAL Mile GAA competition. Members of the public who register for the GOAL Mile will have the chance to win €7,000, €2,000 or €1,000 for their Gaelic Games club. To win one of these three prizes, participants need to register for their GOAL Mile and then enter their details in the AIB GAA GOAL Mile competition at https://goalmile.org/aibgaacompetition. Having supported the GAA for decades, this year marks AIB's second year as proud sponsor uniting the four codes of Gaelic Games, as part of the AIB Club Championships. AIB is now calling on club members from all codes to register for their GOAL Mile and continue to play a part in this long-established Christmas tradition, demonstrating the incredible community spirit thriving within clubs nationwide. AIB is encouraging Gaelic Games clubs to sign up to host the GOAL Mile at their clubs, providing a local hub for their communities to participate. AIB will help clubs on their GOAL Mile journey by providing GAA Registration Packs to several newly enrolled clubs across Ireland this December. This year, through AIB's sponsorship of the GOAL Mile, AIB is underscoring both its unique support for the four codes of Gaelic Games and its commitment to GOAL's impactful humanitarian and development. A beloved tradition spanning over four decades, the GOAL Mile originated in 1982 and annually unites tens of thousands who run or walk a mile (roughly 2,000 steps) to support GOAL during the festive season. These vital funds directly contribute to GOAL's impactful humanitarian and development programmes, assisting vulnerable communities in 13 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe. It's an inclusive event where everyone, from individuals to families, friends, and entire communities, can ‘step up together' to walk, stroll, jog, or run. To get involved individuals can join one of the more than 150 organised events across Ireland, or they can choose to register and complete their own mile at www.goalmile.org.  AIB is also proud that the public can donate to GOAL directly through the AIB app, providing flexible options for everyone to contribute to this great cause.

South East Technological University's (SETU) Walton Institute secures €4m MSCA project to train Europe's next generation of quantum innovators. Walton Institute at South East Technological University has been selected to coordinate QUESTING, a €4 million Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) doctoral network that will train the next generation of quantum internet experts. The project brings together nine European universities and 13 industry partners to address one of the continent's most pressing technology challenges. QUESTING is the first doctoral network to tackle the complete lifecycle of distributed quantum networks. Over the coming years, it will train 15 fully-funded PhD candidates as "Q-System Innovators" - specialists with rare interdisciplinary expertise spanning quantum technology, communications, computing, and social sciences. The project addresses a critical skills shortage. Quantum networks promise to revolutionise secure communications and distributed computing, but Europe requires a trained workforce to design, manage, and operate these systems at scale. Dr Indrakshi Dey, Principal Investigator of QUESTING at Walton Institute, is calling on Europe's brightest talent to apply. "We are not just offering 15 PhD positions," she said. "We are inviting exceptional minds to join an elite, interdisciplinary team backed by industry leaders and world-class infrastructure. If you are ready to stop studying the future and start engineering it, QUESTING is your launching pad." For Ireland, the project represents a significant boost to the country's position in quantum research. As coordinator, Walton Institute will manage the entire consortium, enhancing its international profile and attracting top doctoral talent to the south east region. The institute brings extensive experience leading large-scale EU projects to the role. Speaking about the growing demand for quantum technologies, Dr Deirdre Kilbane, Director of Research at the Walton Institute, SETU, explains the leading role Walton plays in elevating the understanding and capabilities of the technologies. "We are expanding on our existing quantum expertise with the announcement of this QUESTING project here in the Walton Institute. Our team of researchers will be leaders in theoretical modelling and optimisation of advanced quantum networks, which will benefit society in untold ways." The QUESTING consortium includes Trinity College Dublin and the University of Galway's Irish Centre for High-End Computing among its partners. Industry collaborators include Airbus Defence and Space, British Telecommunications, Telecom Italia, and the Austrian Institute of Technology. By training specialists who understand quantum systems from design through to deployment, QUESTING aims to give Europe a competitive edge in the race to build the quantum internet. The project will establish a harmonised doctoral curriculum that becomes the European standard for training in quantum network systems. The work addresses what researchers call the "fertile nexus" where quantum and classical computing meet. Rather than treating quantum networks in isolation, QUESTING takes a holistic approach, integrating expertise from quantum physics, complex systems theory, information engineering, and even humanities disciplines to consider ethical and societal implications. Applications for the 15 funded PhD positions are now open. Contact Indrakshi.Dey@waltoninstitute.ie for details.

A first-of-its-kind empathy education programme from the University of Galway is being rolled out to Transition Year students nationwide, aimed at boosting compassion and emotional skills in schools across the country. We discussed this with Brendan Kelly, Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin.

Three of those set to be honoured with a doctorate degree from the University of Galway today have withdrawn their awards.American Professor Kerby Miller, Actor Olwen Fouéré and Filmmaker Margo Harkin have withdrawn from the ceremony over concerns with the University's links to an Israeli technology institute.Margo Harkin joins Ciara Doherty to discuss…

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  

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This week on the Podcast this week Tom and Dick are talking about Irish Dancing 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

Menlough-Skehana head into uncharted waters this Sunday (30th November 2025) when they travel to Kilkenny's Muckalee in the AIB All-Ireland junior ladies football semi-final. The north Galway team accounted for Monivea-Abbey and Roscommon's Northern Harps on their way to County and Connacht championship success, and are aiming to become just the third team from  Galway to reach the final. Leading up to the game, Menlough-Skehana manager Tom Flynn looks ahead to the contest with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Muckalee GAA on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have updates here on Galway Bay FM.

Following three All-Ireland senior final appearances, including their win in 2011, Killimor are back on the national stage for the first time in 10 years this Sunday (30th November 2025) when they clash with Laois' Camross in the AIB intermediate semi-final. The east Galway club came from behind twice to beat Sarsfields after a replay in the county final, and followed it up with a one-point victory to Roscommon's St. Dominic's in the Connacht decider. Leading up to the game, Killimor manager Darren McDonagh has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Trim on Sunday is 1pm and we'll have updates here in Galway Bay FM.

With an eighth consecutive Connacht championship secured along with a 13-in-a-row of Galway crowns, Kilkerrin-Clonberne turn their attentions to the AIB All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football championship this weekend as they host Waterford's Comeragh Rangers in the semi-final. (30th November 2025). The five-in-a-row chasing national champions play a semi-final in Clonberne for the first time in four years, when two Nicola Ward goals gave them victory over Donaghmoyne on the way to their first All-Ireland success. Leading up to the game, Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Willie Ward has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Fr. Stephen's Park, Clonberne on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Two of Connacht football's top teams this decade collide this Sunday (30th November 2025) in the AIB provincial senior football final when Galway champions Maigh Cuilinn meet Roscommon kingpins St. Brigid's, managed by former Galway hurling boss Anthony Cunningham. Maigh Cuilinn were winners in 2022, while their Kiltoom opponents picked up the Shane McGettigan Cup the following year.  Roscommon sides have won three of their last four encounters with Galway clubs, but the west Galway side did beat Strokestown three years ago. Leading up to the game, Maigh Cuilinn manager Cathal Clancy has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at King & Moffat Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday is 1pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

On Hurling Chat this week, Cyril Farrell and Andy Coen look back on the Connacht Club Finals, which saw Meelick Eyrecourt and Ballinasloe lose out in their efforts to attain provincial glory. Special Guest Jason Flynn, who recently announced his retirement from inter-county hurling, looks back on his time with Galway and the highlights of a career that spanned 12 years and saw the Tommie Larkins clubman win an All-Ireland medal in 2017.

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 

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Dublin/Galway guitar band Adore released their debut EP Biter on September 26 via Big Scary Monsters. Lara Minchin and Naoise Jordan Cavanagh. We talk about the transition from the remnants of their previous band to starting Adore with the premise of having it be fun, what it's like pitching to labels and playing London showcases, the Galway and Cork music scenes, working with producer Daniel Fox, and we talk through some of the songs on the EP. Adore play the Button Factory, Dublin, on Saturday, November 29. Tickets: https://singularartists.ie/show/adore-25/ Buy Biter: https://adore4.bandcamp.com/album/biter

This episode offers an unflinching and deeply insightful exploration of one of Ireland's darkest chapters—its 20th-century system of “Mother and Baby Homes” and related institutions, and the wider regime of enforced family separation. Joining us are Dr. Maeve O'Rourke and Dr. Mary Harney of the CLANN Project, a renowned survivor-led initiative that continues in its tenacity to challenge the Irish Government's ongoing failure to uphold the human rights of those affected. Listeners will hear how, despite overwhelming evidence of gross human rights violations, the Irish State continues to deny survivors' rights to truth, justice, access to information, and meaningful reparation. A decade after the establishment of the Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation (MBHCOI) in 2015—and years after the State's official apology in 2021—the government's response remains gravely inadequate and in clear violation of international human rights law. The CLANN Project has played a central role in documenting evidence of gross human rights violations and exposing the deeply flawed processes that led to the Commission's wrongful conclusions that effectively contradicted its own evidence and the reports that came from survivor testimony. We also discuss the Government's Mother and Baby Institution Payment Scheme (MBIPS), a redress payment scheme that finally opened in 2024, and yet excludes tens of thousands of survivors through arbitrary and unjust eligibility rules. The CLANN campaign continues to advocate for the scheme to be expanded in line with human rights law. (More information at llmclann.com.) Beyond redress, our conversation explores CLANN's broader work—supported by the Human Rights Law Clinic at the Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway—including campaigns for legislative reform, access to identity and birth information, record-keeping in compliance with EU law, memorialisation, and public education ensuring that these injustices are never forgotten. We consider how movement lawyering, survivor-led advocacy, and international legal mechanisms have been mobilised to challenge ongoing State violations. https://clannproject.org/ https://jfmresearch.com/ https://openheartcitydublin.ie/seanmcdermottstreet/ https://adoption.ie/ https://www.universityofgalway.ie/irish-centre-human-rights/humanrightslawclinic/ The podcast was produced by Lisa Murray and Kirsten Larson. Intro Music: 'Smarties Intro -FMA Podcast Suggestions' by Birds for Scale (Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 international License). Outro Music 'Smarties Outro -FMA Podcast Suggestions' by Birds for Scale (Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 international License).

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

2025 PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Year and four time All-Ireland winner with Galway Aoife Donohue was this week's special guest on 'Over The Line (Monday, 24th November 2025). Aoife spoke about her time playing for Galway and her beloved club Mullagh. She was chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == 'Over The Line' broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

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 

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers are Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times; novelist, Catherine Prasifka; Brenda Power, Columnist with the Irish Daily Mail and Sunday Times; and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway.

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.

Shauna went out to the airport to meet the Irish football fans landing in from Budapest, Pauric from Galway was a passionate Waffle contestant, and Ian wondered about worst nightmares. Hit play now to hear the episode in full. Subscribe to The Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show wherever you get your podcasts

The Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Premier Division is getting exciting this weekend as Mervue United went joint top on Thursday (20th November 2025) when they beat Renmore 3-2. Friday's game (updates on 'Over The Line') sees leaders Colga take on defending champions Salthill Devon. There's more action on Saturday. Looking ahead to those games and others, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

Following their 3-in-a-row of Ask Acorn Junior 1 hurling titles, Ballinasloe will hope it'll be third time lucky this Saturday (22nd November 2025) when they challenge Easkey in the Connacht Final. The Sligo side are going for a fourth consecutive crown, and beat the east Galway outfit in the 2023 and 2024 deciders. Leading up to the game, Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly headed to Gullanes Hotel to catch up with Ballinasloe club officials, supporters and mammies to look ahead to the big game and the work being put into Gaelic Games in the club. He chatted to chairperson Shane O'Connell, secretary Gerry Seale, Denis Nolan, Eoin Fenton, Ronan, Senan and Sol Lally, Jim McDonnell, Pat O'Sullivan, Aileen Rohan and Martina Reynolds. == Throw-in at the Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan on Saturday is 1.30pm and we'll have full coverage on our website galwaybayfm.ie.

Over 100 Galway qualifiers will compete in the National Evens Juvenile and National Senior Championships in Templemore, Co. Derry this Sunday (23rd November 2025). William Fitzgerald is among the main contenders in the senior men's event, a qualifier for next month's European Cross Country Championship in Portugal. The Craughwell athlete joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' on Friday to look ahead to the event.

The Last Word continues to look at the difficulties people face on their daily commutes around Ireland.Having already discussed the issues in Galway and its surrounding areas, Friday's focus turns to Dublin.Matt spoke to transport commentator Conor Faughnan, Green Party councillor Janet Horner and Mary Rose Burke, Chief Executive of Dublin Chamber of Commerce.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

Satellite-based Earth observation provides a unique and powerful tool in tracking climate adaptation, an international study involving University of Galway researchers has shown. A team at the University's Ryan Institute is helping to pioneer new methods of combining data recorded from space with artificial intelligence to measure actions that help communities, ecosystems and infrastructure adjust to current and future climate impacts in the global agrifood sector. Title image details : captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission on 26 October 2025 shows the 'brightness temperature' at the top of Hurricane Melissa as it barrelled through the Caribbean Sea towards Jamaica. Credit - European Space Agency. Satellites to track climate adaptation The science behind it allows assessments of even the most remote agricultural regions in the world, where ground measurements are sparse or too challenging. The findings feature in a European Space Agency (ESA)-led study, published this week in npj Climate and Atmospheric Science to coincide with COP30. The researchers mapped the potential for Earth observation in supporting different targets in the framework for the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), a key action under the Paris Agreement from 2015, which aims to enhance resilience and reduce vulnerability to climate impacts. Their analysis found that many of the most critical changes to climate, known as Essential Climate Variables (ECVs), can be directly used to understand and support climate adaptation action. Focusing on four key sectors - agriculture, biodiversity, extreme events and health - the study reveals how space-based data offers something no other monitoring system can provide: truly global coverage with objective and repeatable measurements spanning up to 60 years. Professor Aaron Golden, research team leader at the University's Ryan Institute and co-author of the study, said: "The analysis highlights the vital and unique role satellites play in supporting the Paris Agreement's Global Goal on Adaptation. The knowledge capability of consistent, long-term observations offers policymakers tools to measure progress and identify regions at risk." The research team highlighted concrete applications of earth observation science across four key themes: Agriculture: satellites monitor water productivity, irrigation efficiency, and crop migration patterns. Biodiversity conservation: platforms like Global Mangrove Watch and Global Forest Watch provide crucial geospatial information on ecosystem extent and changes. Extreme events: satellites characterise flood extent, drought anomalies and urban heat islands at scales impossible with ground-based stations alone. Health sector: Earth observation data on land surface temperature and air quality inform heat exposure assessments and disease outbreak forecasting. Dr Sarah Connors, Climate Applications Scientist at ESA, the study's lead author said: "Earth observation data should be considered as an integral part of the Global Goal on Adaptation indicators. Our research demonstrates that satellite data can inform adaptation tracking across many sectors, but it must be integrated into the indicator framework from the outset - as experience with the Sustainable Development Goals shows, it's much harder to introduce later." Professor Frances Fahy, Director of the University of Galway's Ryan Institute, said: "This research exemplifies the world-class, impact-driven research emerging from the Ryan Institute and our growing Geospatial Centre. By using satellite Earth observation data to better understand and track global climate adaptation, Professor Golden's work reinforces the vital role that cutting-edge interdisciplinary research plays in addressing the climate crisis and shaping international climate policy." Professor Golden added: "I am delighted the impact our research in quantifying climate adaptation in food production using AI and earth observation data has had in providing a direct ...

In the second instalment of The Last Word's series on the delays people face on their daily commutes in Ireland, we look at one of the country's most congested cities: Galway.Matt speaks CEO of Galway Chamber Karen Ronan and former Galway All-Ireland winning captain Ray Silke about their experience of commuting into Galway city and what can be done to help ease the issues.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the discussion.

On this week's Environment slot, Matt talks to John Gibbons about the noise and air pollution produced by leaf blowers.Meanwhile, in response to an earlier item on the show regarding commuting issues in Galway, John gave his opinion on whether the city needs a new ring road to ease traffic congestion.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

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 

Former Galway footballer Seán Ó Domhnaill and Paul look back on Moycullen's victory over Leitrim Gaels and they also look back on Carna Cashel's defeat in the Connacht Junior Football Championship semi-final.If you have any questions or thoughts for upcoming podcasts, email the maroonwhitepod@gmail.com.This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ie

https://burrennaturesanctuary.ie/           In this heartwarming episode of The Pet Pig Podcast, Autumn speaks with Marry from the Burren's Irish Nature Sanctuary in Galway, Ireland. Marry shares her inspiring journey from growing up in London to running a 50-acre conservation farm on Ireland's west coast — a place where people reconnect with nature through joyful experiences with animals, especially pigs.           Mary introduces listeners to Amelia, her beloved Juliana pig who leads woodland walks that have become one of Ireland's most unique and beloved eco-tourism experiences. Amelia has even been featured on the news, earned hundreds of 5-star Airbnb reviews, and helped countless visitors — including children overcoming fears — discover the healing magic of pigs and nature.           Together, Autumn and Mary discuss the emotional and therapeutic power of spending time with pigs, how animals help people relax and reconnect, and the importance of teaching healthy boundaries through animal interactions. Listeners will also hear touching rescue stories!          This conversation is filled with laughter, learning, and shared passion for conservation, enrichment, and the joy pigs bring into people's lives. It's a celebration of nature, compassion, and connection! Autumn's Links:  Website: https://www.autumnacresminipetpigs.com/ Email: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Educational Membership Group: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-educational-membership-group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autumnacresminipetpigs/ Facebook:  HTTP://Facebook.com/autumnacresminipetpigs Free Community: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs/p/autumn-acres-free-community YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCGue5Kp5AwOXkReCGPUyImA Stan Store: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs Newsletter: https://stan.store/autumnacresminipetpigs

Of all of the great imperatives found in Scripture, few are more crucial than that found in Proverbs 4:23:    'Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.'   If we fail to do this, all else will be in vain. This text was taken by Warren Peel, pastor at Covenant Christian Fellowship in Galway at the recent Banner Conference in Australia (February 2025). The conference theme was 'A Lifetime in Ministry.' We will post both instalments of this message on the podcast in the next week.    Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us your feedback or a testimony: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast