Podcasts about Galway

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. 

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.

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.

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...

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

Guten Abend zusammen -Heute widmen wir uns mal wieder einem Thema, das aus der Community kam - Ein sehr spannendes, das zeigt wie ähnlich und doch wie verschieden ein Zentrales Kulturgut in Bayern und auf der grünen Insel sein kann - Wir sprechen hier von der ultimativen Challenge Pub vs Wirtshaus - hört unbedingt rein !! Gerne könnt Ihr der Seite zum Podcast auf Pinterest, Instagram oder Facebook folgen : https://www.pinterest.ie/abavarianstrandedinireland/https://www.instagram.com/a_bavarian_stranded_in_ireland/https://www.facebook.com/A-Bavarian-stranded-in-Ireland-107125391828067Um bequem Updates zu neuen Folgen und allen anderen Themen rund um den Podcast bequem direkt auf euer Handy zu erhalten, könnt Ihr ab sofort auch den WhatsApp Channel zum Podcast abonnieren: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaVcgvgFnSzHRcuurV1VOder mir jederzeit eine Email zukommen lassen. abavarianstrandedinireland@gmail.com

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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

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

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

Galway sculptor John Coll tells Oliver about placing his art in the publics reach and sculpting the greats like Patrick Kavanagh, Brendan Behan, and very recently Michale D. Higgins.

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

This episode of the Human Rights podcast features a rebroadcast of “TALKING IMMIGRATION: Prof. Ciara Smyth,” originally published on The Mick Clifford Podcast on 27 November 2025. In this conversation, Professor Ciara Smyth, an expert in Irish and EU immigration and asylum law at the University of Galway, examines recent Irish government measures on immigration, challenges dominant narratives about population change, and unpacks common myths around asylum seekers and refugees in Ireland.​ The episode is shared here with the permission of the original producer. All rights in the original recording remain with The Mick Clifford Podcast and the relevant rights holders. Listeners can access the original publication at: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1htpxntARPIpU1VbbL7Jxx and are encouraged to follow and support the original show

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

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

"It's been eleven years since I last filled my heart with Ireland – a shamefully long break in transmission. On my latest visit to this most enchanting of destinations, my road trip began with a jaunt through Ireland's “Hidden Heartlands.” Far beyond the heavily trafficked haunts like Dublin, Galway, or Killarney, this interior patchwork of counties beats to a slower pace across Ireland's central plains. Steeped in nature, resolute village life, and bucket loads of history, it is quite the revelation to get off the beaten track and dabble with the authentic charm, artisanal verve, pastoral beauty and homely hospitality that underpins this lesser-known realm." Read Mike's full article here. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 senior ladies football captain Kate Geraghty was among a group of over 50 Gaelic Games players who recently travelled to Uganda as part of the 'Plant the Planet Games' initiative. Fourteen players from Galway were involved as they planted trees along the River Nile, visited schools in the local communities, and officially opened a new handball alley. Kate chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' about her trip, and they also discussed the proposed changes that could be introduced in the 2026 Ladies Football National League. == If anybody still wants to make a donations to 'Plant the Planet Games,' click HERE.

The Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Galway FA Men's Premier Division reaches the halfway mark this weekend (5th/6th December 2025). Mervue United play their refixed game in the Connacht FA Junior Cup, while there's also action in the FAI under-17 Junior Cup. With a full preview,  here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

Over 12,000 Clare people have attended the emergency department at University Hospital Galway in the last three years. New figures released by HSE Mid West to Mayor of Ennis, Fine Gael Councillor Mary Howard, show a total of 12,516 people with Clare addresses presented at the ED in Galway from the beginning of 2023 to the end of October of this year. The data also reveals that 3,436 Clare residents have travelled to the facility this year alone. Councillor Howard has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons people should be able to access treatment closer to home.

Dee Fitz is an independent artist from Galway now living in Dublin. Only really got into music as covid hit. Released a song called 'Sweet Nothing', it's an indie pop song blending electric guitar, synth, bass guitar and drums. Lyrically it is all about falling short on your worth but finding your way back.

Ray Murphy is at the Irish Centre for Human Rights in University of Galway

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke TD has announced details of an €18 million investment in 40 projects across Ireland under the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme, designed to strengthen regional enterprise, drive innovation and support sustainable economic growth. Co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union, through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Southern, Eastern & Midland and Northern & Western Regional Programmes 2021-2027, the Smart Regions scheme supports the different regions of the country in harnessing cutting-edge technologies and world-class expertise. Aligned with the regional priorities set out in the National Smart Specialisation Strategy for Innovation and the nine Regional Enterprise Plans, Smart Regions drives high-impact projects in priority sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), agritech and food, sustainability, insurance technology, and advanced manufacturing. Funding Overview This announcement sets out the approved funding allocation so far under the Smart Regions Scheme, with projects approved across the country, including: Northern and Western Regional Programme area: €3.485,882for 17 projects Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme area: €14,571,766 for 23 projects The Northern and Western Regional Programme area includes counties Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Sligo, Donegal, Monaghan, Mayo and Cavan. The Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme area includes counties Carlow, Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Cork, Kerry, Clare, Limerick, Tipperary, Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, Laois, Louth, Meath, Kildare, Wicklow, and Dublin. Minister Burke made this announcement following a visit to the site of Catalyst HQ, a new €8.1m Enterprise Centre in Carlow town, which has been approved for regional infrastructure funding from the Smart Regions scheme through Enterprise Ireland, to support businesses and enterprises in Carlow and the South-East. Minister Peter Burke TD said: "I am very pleased to announce this group of 40 innovative projects that have been funded under the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme, which is co-funded under the European Regional Development Fund. These projects, spread across the entire country, will make vital contributions to strengthening innovation in all sectors, regional ecosystems and the Irish economy." "These 40 projects will provide enterprise infrastructure, cluster development and business animation services that will benefit entrepreneurs and enterprise growth in a variety of sectors. The scheme will see physical facilities and training opportunities made available to businesses throughout the country through an existing network of enterprise centres and hubs that have been supported by Enterprise Ireland." Minister of State for Employment, Small Business and Retail, Alan Dillon said: "The Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union under the European Regional Development Fund. The projects announced today are reflective of the collaborative approach at the heart of this scheme. Smart Regions aims to address specific issues in each region, building on regional strengths in line with the National Smart Specialisation Strategy for Innovation." "The 40 projects that have been launched will see growing collaboration among regional stakeholders under the triple helix model of industry, academia and the public sector." Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation Niamh Smyth said: "This Government is committed to growing our economy and fostering regional enterprise growth; the Smart Regions Enterprise Innovation Scheme reflects this and the approved projects are also well aligned to the priorities set out in the Regional Enterprise Plans, which provide a clear set of objectives and actions to support enterprise development in each region. "The Catalyst project announced for C...

Taxi Drivers Ireland are escalating their action next week with a planned 6-day protest from Monday to Saturday.The protests will majorly disrupt Dublin City Centre and the area around Dublin Airport, as well as Cork and Galway.What implications will this have for those moving around these cities next week?Andrea is joined by taxi drivers and listeners to discuss.

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

Galway 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…

On Thursday's Morning Focus, we were focusing on the ecology of the sand dunes a Bishop's Quarter in Ballyvaughan. That is because there appears to be an issue at the dunes, which is being described as “environmental vandalism.” To tell us more about what has been going on, and how serious it is, Alan Morrissey spoke with Kevin Lynch, Coastal geomorphologist physical geographer environmental scientist at University of Galway. Photo (c) Tripadvisor

Galway senior camogie selector and St Thomas' senior hurler Damien Finnerty joins Paul on this week's PodcastSubscribe for more content!If you have any questions or thoughts for upcoming podcasts, email the maroonwhitepod@gmail.com.

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

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.

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 

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.

Tommy Rooney joins Paul to chat about Moycullen's heartbreaking Connacht Senior Football Championship defeat to St Brigid's and the lads chat about what we can expect from the Galway senior footballers in 2026. Subscribe for more content!

Paddy, a recently graduated software engineer from Galway, steps into the Gimme 5 spotlight. Paddy takes on the challenge of naming current leaders, he sets the standards high for the week with 4.

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...

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.

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

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