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The Galway Bay fm Christmas Messages Programme, which features Galway's civic and religious leaders, has been running continuously for the last thirty six Christmasses, and is now a festive fixture in Galway's cultural calendar.   Presented by Head of News Bernadette Prendergast, it is a chance to reflect on the year gone by and to hear, in a different way, from the people who represent so many of you across the city and county. They will also share their Christmas memories, with a few funny tales along the way.   There are also a few breaks for music with the 'Desert Island Christmas Discs' as selected by our guests - Mayor of Galway Peter Keane; Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council Martina Kinane; Bishop of Galway Michael Duignan; Reverend Alistair Doyle, Curate, St. Nicholas' Collegiate Church, Galway and representing the United Church Galway, a congregation of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Reverend Helen Freeburn.   Throw another log on the fire, make yourself comfy and enjoy some chat and music.

Clár sa Charr has returned to Big Bay Breakfast! Gach maidin Dé Luan, we'll be joining Éanna & Róisín for some comhrá 'gus craic on the school run. It will be a great way to learn Irish in a fun way at 7.45am. So bígí linn maidin Dé Luan anseo ar Galway Bay FM. Clár sa Charr is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee. This week's theme is the general election!

This week, bereaved parents and families across the county, country, and the world come together to commemorate the lives of their babies and lost pregnancies. In a special documentary, journalist and documentary maker Sally-Ann Barrett shares the heartfelt stories of two Galway women whose families have been deeply affected by stillbirth. This episode, titled Isabella's Table and Letters to Sadbh, offers a poignant look into their experiences, honoring the memory of their children. Please note: This podcast discusses sensitive topics that some listeners may find distressing.

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Gary was joined by Aislinn Ó hEocha to discuss the Babóró International Festival for Children and Annie Duffy McMahon to discuss Brian Friel's 'Mollie Sweeney.' Gary also covered a variety of topics such as the Galway Film Society's new season and new music from Newry in town, along with the regular news of upcoming gigs and events across the county.

Digital Media Producer of Galway Bay FM Dylan Connolly (AKA Indie rock artist KONNO) joined Kayte O'Malley in studio for a chat after the release of his debut single 'Meet Me Later'.  The song was quickly welcomed by both the public and the music industry. Just a few days after the release announcement, Dylan was chosen as the Grass Roots Artist of the Week by 2FM's New Music Show.   The track is available to stream on all major platforms.

Clár sa Charr has returned to Big Bay Breakfast! Gach maidin Dé Luan, we’ll be joining Éanna & Róisín for some comhrá ‘gus craic on the school run  This week they are talked about life on the farm.  So bígí linn maidin Dé Luan anseo ar Galway Bay FM. Clár sa Charr is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee

Generation Fleadh is launching this week in Galway city, and Sarah Slevin has been chatting to council member Eabha Leech. Eabha, a film studies graduate, gives some early and exclusive details of the festival, bringing film culture to young people across Galway City and County. Generation Fleadh runs from October 23rd to 26th 2024, and is the younger half of the Galway Film Fleadh for people aged 12 – 24. The 4-day event will include film screenings and an educational film programme, along with youth review panels.    Catch The Lifestyle Lounge every Friday from 10pm here on Galway Bay fm.

Hermitage Green joined Kayte in studio to mark the release of their new album 'Connections'. After a hectic few days on the road - Culture Night saw them play to over 1000 people in Limerick City and they also played the Clifden Arts Festival - the lads talked about their new 'rave-y' sound, recording with Rubberbandits' Bobby Fingers in his Mam's front room in Limerick and crowd surfing in a blow-up dinghy at Electric Picnic. Catch the full chat, and a special live performance of Driftin' here.

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Gary was joined by a panel of critics to discuss The House by Tom Murphy. Gary also covered a variety of topics such as the architecture at the Edge Festival, the Clifden Arts Festival, and the Tulca Festival, along with the regular news of upcoming gigs and events across the county.    #ArtsCultureEntertainment #TheSoundofGalway

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Keith spoke to Aonghusa Fahy, Future Beef Farmer, about his On farm event this Friday and John Kelly, from Waters of Life Public Meeting. Keith also covered sustainable control of liver fluke in sheep and cattle, as well as mart reports and community news.   #CountryLife #TheSoundofGalway

Clár sa Charr has returned to Big Bay Breakfast! Gach maidin Dé Luan, we'll be joining Éanna & Róisín for some comhrá 'gus craic on the school run  This week they are taking about going back to school. So bígí linn maidin Dé Luan anseo ar Galway Bay FM. Clár sa Charr is funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the Television Licence Fee

Space Week 2024 is back from October 4th-October 10th. Sarah Slevin catches up with Rob O'Sullivan of Blackrock Castle Observatory, who is National Coordinator for Space Week. He tells us all about their roadtrip, which will see retired NASA astronaut Steve Swanson travel the country, and make a stop at Galway Atlantaquaria. This year's theme is Space and Climate Change, and along with the road trip, the Space Week crew are also teaming up with Galway city libraries throughout the week. Catch The Lifestyle Lounge every Friday night with Sarah Slevin from 10pm for all your lifestyle bits!

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Máirín is back with ceoil go deas from Back West, Daoiri Farrell, Elaine Reilly agus go leor eile!

Chris Cresham our Local Hero joined us in studio for a live acoustic version of his latest single 'Catching Fire'.

On Country Life this week it's a PLOUGHING CHAMPIONSHIP Special  Keith Fahy caught up with some of the people attending this years National Ploughing Championship including:  Davy FitzGerald from Ireland’s Fittest Farmer Mike Devaney from Heptagon Houses Students from Ballygar Secondary School on their Angus Calf Competition Eoin Clarke from McHales  Listen back here Tune in each Tuesday evening 7-8pm for Country Life with Keith Fahy.   Country Life is brought to you with thanks to St Jarlath's Credit Union.

Galway-born cruise Captain Brian Whelan made one Donegal girl's day by reuniting her with her cherished teddy rabbit after it was left behind during a family holiday aboard the Princess Cruise Line. When Sophie’s mother, Mona, realised the prized toy had been accidentally forgotten, she turned to social media for help. Thanks to the quick response from Captain Whelan and his crew, Sophie’s beloved toy was soon tracked down and returned to her, bringing a heartwarming end to the holiday mishap. Ronan Lardner from The Live Wire tracked down the Galway Sea Captain who reunited a little Donegal girl with her beloved teddy, Rabbie.

Sarah Slevin chats with Michelle Palmer, who is performing as part of Galway city Culture Night on Friday September 20th. Au Naturel is a one-woman creative contemplation of the relationships we have with our bodies and with the earth. Michelle also speaks about her podcast 'In Our Elphaba Era'.

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Gary was joined by Sharon O'Grady and Ruth Mulhern to discuss free Culture Night events across county. Gary also covered a variety of topics such as the Druid Theatre Company's new show The House by Tom Murphy, the Decadent Theatre Company's new Brian Friel show, and the Clifden Arts Festival, along with the regular news of upcoming gigs and events across the county.    #ArtsCultureEntertainment #TheSoundofGalway

Taoiseach Simon Harris has officially opened the new 50 bed ward block at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe  The project is providing replacement beds rather than extra beds, but in far more modern facilities, including single-bed private rooms. The Taoiseach met with hospital staff, local councillors and elected members, most of whom have been involved in this project since it broke ground in 2019 He says this new block will be transformational for the hospital

University of Galway Students' Union President Faye Ní Dhomhnaill chats to Sarah Slevin as students return to college. She talks upcoming events on campus, along with giving some tips to any nervous students. Faye also gives advice on the best ways to maintain a good work-social-college balance.

On The Wagon Wheel Valerie Hughes is joined by gardening expert Ger McGaugh of McGaugh's Gardening Complex to answer listeners queries, Ger will talk about:   The benefits of Autumn planting & why everyone should and can plant a tree this time of year.   Ger will also have plenty of general gardening advice and answer your questions Text or Whatsapp us on 086 38 33 55 3 or call reception on 091 77 00 77. #TheWagonWheel #mcgaughsgardeningcomplex #LoveGardening #GardeningAdvice #Gardening #AutumnGardens #PlantaTree

ACE Galway covering the arts, culture and entertainment across Galway is back this (Wednesday) evening from 7.00pm with Gary McMahon.  There will be an in-depth look at Culture Night in Galway City and Gary speaks to Tom McLean from Outset Gallery about their multidisciplinary late-night show Otherworld.   Shorelines Arts Festival is coming soon to Portumna and the movers and shakers behind the festival will tell Gary all about their incredible lineup.   News of the programme for this year's Babóro Children's Festival plus anything else that can be squeezed in between 7 and 8pm - all on air and online on ACE on GBFM.

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Keith spoke to Catherine Egan, Beef Specialist, about Beef Welfare Scheme and Feeding Weanlings, Joe Healy, Cultivate Chairperson and Former IFA President, about farming loans, and Tommy, Vet, about Microbes and Winter Dosing. Keith also covered Mart Reports and Community News.   #CountryLife #TheSoundofGalway

On The Wagon Wheel Valerie Hughes was joined by gardening expert Ger McGaugh of McGaugh’s Gardening Complex to answer listeners queries. Ger spoke about:  Prolonging your Summer Colour in the Garden. The WOW Impact of Hydrangeas. Treating The Lawn to keep it Green & the Benefits of Herbaceous Plants from Colour to Birds & Bees . Ger also had plenty of general gardening advice. Tune in the first Saturday each month just after 11am for our gardening feature.  You can Text or Whatsapp us your queries on 086 38 33 55 3 or call reception on 091 77 00 77.

Tonight, on Country Life we have Liam Filan from Lely discussing robotic milking systems and their upcoming event, Amy Forde From the Irish Farmers Journal on changes in regulation to farmers for splash plate, Teagasc Acres Specialists on the upcoming Hedgerow week and events. Mart reports and community news as always.

Tuilleadh ceoil from 3 on the Bund, Beoga, Niamh Parsons, Ger Fahy, The Kane Sisters, Dessie O Halloran , Páraic Mac Donnchadha, John Wynne John Mc Evoy agus  neart eile.   Chatting with Martina Flanagan from Féile Cheoil Larry Reynolds which is taking place from 5th - 8th of September.

On this weeks show, Keith covered mart reports, community news and events, as well as ICBF, the National Genotyping Programme, and understanding your meal/ration Ingredients. Keith also spoke to Stephen Frend on the Teagasc Newford Farm Update and Joe Burke on Bord Bia on Market Outlook.

LISTEN BACK: On this week's show, Máirín is back with ceoil go deas from Rachel Goode, Eddie Maloney, Lunasa agus go leor eile!

ACE Galway with Gary McMahon returns this evening after a short break for the Races.    The show takes a final look back at the recent  Arts Festival and reviews Fíbín's An Fear Liath.    Gary looks forward to National Heritage Week which starts at the end of next week and in particular at the enormous range of events across Galway county and city.   Gary also takes a look at the phenomenon which is the show Jezahel before it goes to the Edinburgh Fringe next week.    Plus upcoming events in the arts, culture and entertainment world around Galway with Gary on air and online from 7.00pm on Galway Bay FM.

On this weeks show, Keith spoke to Tomas O Toole, a Teagasc Better Sheep Farmer, on the upcoming walk on his farm, Blaithnaid Gallagher on farming for Nature on her farm walk, Martina O Grady from the University of Galway on the Ag Innovation Masters and Fodder budgets and how to calculate how much fodder is on farms.

ACE Galway with Gary McMahon looks back at the first 10 days' of  Galway International Arts Festival and looks forward to the final days coming up.   Gary and his guest critics Martin Kenny & Annie Duffy McMahon review theatre shows including Decadent, Brú, Galway Youth Theatre and Circa's Duck Pond.   The ACE team will cast an eye over the visual arts and discuss the Kneecap and The Undertones gigs and suggest shows to catch over coming days.

To celebrate the upcoming All Ireland Football Final, enjoy tunes and songs from Reeltime, Backwest, De Danann, Máirtín O Connor, Matt Cunningham, Dolores Keane, Rachel Goode agus go leor eile! Gaillimh Abú!

Country Life brought to you by Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union. Credit Unions in Ireland are regulated by the Central Bank. Terms and Conditions apply.

Tuilleadh ceoil agus amhrán from Donal Murphy. Martin Hayes, Eileen O'Brien, Páraic Mac Donnchadha, Páraic Keane, Cormac Breatnach, David Doocey, Oisín Mac Diarmada, Monica Brennan, Lumiere agus  go leor eile!

Country Life brought to you by Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union. Credit Unions in Ireland are regulated by the Central Bank. Terms and Conditions apply.

Country Life brought to you by Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union. Credit Unions in Ireland are regulated by the Central Bank. Terms and Conditions apply.

This week’s Track of The Week #TOTW is ‘Music’ by Niamh Regan  🎶 Ahead of her All Together Now performance and her full band show for the Galway International Arts Festival, Niamh Regan performs music from her new album “Come As You Are’ live in studio as well as chatting with Kayte O'Malley about Niamh's college experience in University of Limerick, writing her first and second album, and the ins and outs of festivals.

On ACE Galway with Gary McMahon after a riotous opening of Galway Film Fleadh, Annie Duffy McMahon reviews the much-anticipated Kneecap film.  As ever, Galway International Arts Festival will follow hot on the heels of the Fleadh, and ACE previews Decadent Theatre's World Premiere show with director Andrew Flynn and looks at Galway Youth Theatre's festival offering.  Plus... is there a Sawdoctors theatre show on the way?

Tuilleadh ceoil agus amhrán from Eileen Ivers, BackWest. Kieran Hanrahan, Niamh Dunne, Valerie Casey, a feature on Scoil Samhradh Willie Clancy agus go leor eile!

Kayte O'Malley from On The Move speaks to Frank O'Flaherty who is the bassist for indie pop band Still Blue. The band is led by ​vocalist/songwriter Nicole Lyons with Ruairi Forde on lead guitar, Frank ​O'Flaherty on bass and drums by Greg Kearns. Their debut single 'Maybe Baby' was released back in 2021 and the band has been on the rise ever since. Kayte and Frank discuss how he joined the band, what it was like to perform on The Late Late Show and about Still Blue's newest single 'Naked'. They also discuss what the future holds for the band.

Country Life brought to you by Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union. Credit Unions in Ireland are regulated by the Central Bank. Terms and Conditions apply.

With Galway Film Fleadh less than a week away, Gary was joined by the creative team behind the latest Cine4 production 'Fidil Ghoirm/The Blue Fiddle'. Writer Patricia Forde,  Director Anne Mc Cabe and Producer Bríd Seoighe outline the film's journey from conception during the pandemic to its Irish premiere at the Fleadh.

Tuilleadh ceoil agus amhrán from Damian Mullane, Gatehouse, Seán Smyth,Sandra Joyce, Paddy and Michael Rafferty Taobh na Mara Ceili Band, new albums from Ger Fahy and Holly Geraghty agus go leor eile!

Tuilleadh ceoil agus amhrán from Carlos Sweeney & McCartin. Mary Mc Namara , Sorcha Costello, David Sanders  songs from Sean Keane, Ger O'Donnell and Adrienne O Shea, tunes from new albums. Tara Howley, Elaine Reilly, John Wynne & John McEvoy agus go leor eile!

Country Life brought to you by Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union. Credit Unions in Ireland are regulated by the Central Bank. Terms and Conditions apply.

Country Life brought to you by Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union. Credit Unions in Ireland are regulated by the Central Bank. Terms and Conditions apply.

Country Life brought to you by Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union. Credit Unions in Ireland are regulated by the Central Bank. Terms and Conditions apply.

Country Life brought to you by Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union. Credit Unions in Ireland are regulated by the Central Bank. Terms and Conditions apply.

Country Life brought to you by Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union. Credit Unions in Ireland are regulated by the Central Bank. Terms and Conditions apply.

Country Life brought to you by Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union. Credit Unions in Ireland are regulated by the Central Bank. Terms and Conditions apply.

Tuilleadh  ceoil agus amhráin, including tunes from the new album from Ger Fahy, music from Téada, Iomar Barrett, Therese McInerney, Conor Arkins, songs from The Raines and Steph Geremia and a special tribute to the legendary Charlie Lennon.

Kayte O'Malley chats to contemporary folk band Amble about how they came to be, their sold out shows and their upcoming album. They also perform their single 'Lonely Island' live is studio.

In this special gardening segment of The Wagon Wheel, we are joined by none other than the gardening guru himself, Ger McGaugh, from McGaugh’s Gardening Complex. Together, Valerie and Ger will take you on a delightful journey through the world of gardening as they discuss essential tips and tricks to nurture your garden during the summer months.

Kayte O'Malley chats to up-and-coming Dublin band WineMom about how the band came to be, their dream gigs, and their new single 'Neptune's Seas'.

Tuilleadh ceoil agus amhráin, including tunes from Altan, Brian Mc Grath, Donal Clancy, Damian Quinn, Yvonne Fahy, agus roinnt mhaith eile. Also featuring recent releases from Dave Saunders and Padraig Jack and features live music from Lackagh C.C.E.

Tuilleadh ceoil agus amhráin, including tunes from Carlos Sweeney & Mc Cartin, Notify, Breda and Claire Keville, Marion Curtin and Therese Mc Inerney agus roinnt mhaith eile. Máirín also chats with Lorna from The Henry Girls and plays the new song release from Norianna Kennedy.

Enterprise Ireland, the government agency responsible for the development and growth of Irish companies in global markets, invested €24 million in Irish start-ups and supported a total of 156 start-up companies in 2023. Investment was provided through Enterprise Ireland’s High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) and Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) programmes. Emma Meehan of Precision Sports Technology Galway explains what this funding has meant to her company.

Featuring all that is best and upcoming in the traditional music scene in Galway and beyond, Máirin Fahy will be inviting very special guests in for a chat, a catch up with each artist and maybe even a session of live music where Máirín could also join in and play along. Tuilleadh ceoil agus amhráin, including tunes from Begley and Cooney, Four men and a dog, songs from Gino Lupari   Niall Teague and  Padraig Joyce, recent releases from Rachel Goode and Sharon Shannon agus roinnt mhaith eile.

With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Ger McGaugh will share invaluable insights into how to care for your garden, ensuring it remains healthy and vibrant throughout all of the seasons.

Country Life brought to you by Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union. Credit Unions in Ireland are regulated by the Central Bank. Terms and Conditions apply.

Country Life brought to you by Ballinasloe, Gort, Loughrea and St. Jarlath’s Credit Union. Credit Unions in Ireland are regulated by the Central Bank. Terms and Conditions apply.

On this weeks show, Keith spoke to Teresa Roche, Kylemore Cheese & Chairperson of IFA, about her new role and how Cultivate helped her start up her cheese business on her family farm. John Heapes from Cultivate Lending and Manager at Ballinasloe Credit Union, speaks about the Cultivate loan product (Secured and Unsecured) and what a farmer can borrow for to develop his/her farm using Cultivate and Philip O’Connor, Head of Farm Support at IFAC, talked about Financial Planning on a farm and Budgeting.

With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Ger McGaugh will share invaluable insights into how to care for your garden, ensuring it remains healthy and vibrant throughout all of the seasons.

"Creative Art Therapies – When Words Fail" delves into the often overlooked realm of creative arts therapies in Ireland. Through the lens of music, dance, art, and drama therapies, producer Sarah Slevin shines a light on how these modalities are quietly but significantly impacting individuals grappling with trauma, grief, chronic illness, and other challenges. The podcast features heartfelt interviews with local therapists who share their experiences and insights into the transformative power of these therapies.

With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Ger will share invaluable insights into how to care for your garden, ensuring it remains healthy and vibrant throughout the seasons.

On this weeks show, Keith spoke to Darren Carry from the Irish Farmers Journal discussing sheep prices and the new orf vaccine and Brendan McCardle from the Irish Field on the Cheltenham festival. He also talked about how to attain a herd number and what is involved.

Shane Cunningham is a young man from Headford, Co. Galway. From an early age his onstage talents have impressed audiences the length and breath of this country. Inquisitive to see what lay beyond Galway Bay, he spread his wings and landed in yet another Irish county, Boston, Massachusetts! His talent and charm found him climbing the entertainment ladder, where he began to meet the right people. Listen to his conversation with Ronan, as a casual lunch brought about a life changing encounter.

On this weeks show, Keith spoke to Darragh McCullough from Ear to the Ground and Alan Dillon Teagasc, Beef Specialist.

On this weeks show, Keith spoke to Tom Gleeson, a beef advisor, Maureen Kilgore from Irish Agroforestry and Rebecca Hall, who is doing a Post Doctorate research with Terra Soil.