Galway Talks - with John Morley

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  INMO members vote overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action  Environmental Pillar calls for major Budget investment in nature, renewables and public transport  Bord Gáis Energy is increasing its prices for both gas and electricity customers from 9 October Claddagh Patrol Invites Galway to Remembrance Service at Galway’s Spanish Arch this evening,  to remember those who have died by suicide and stand in solidarity with everyone affected.  10am-11am Merlin Park is facing immediate footpath closures after repeated acts of criminal damage forced Galway City Council to bring forward plans to restrict access Fresh Scrutiny for Bellville Solar Proposal as Deadline Looms  One Pan Wins: Easy meals all made in one pan 11am-12pm Two nights only: ‘I Fall Down’ comes to Galway  Feile John Ford  Robbie Monaghan prepares to take flight with Homebird EP

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Sligo Greenway Back on Track after Iarnród Eireann U-turn  Health insurance market membership declines for first time since 2020 Over 90% of Irish food and agribusinesses report rising costs  ‘International report shows Irish schools performing strongly, but declining reading and maths scores must be tackled’ 10am-11am Dr Mary McAleese 'devastated' after stepping down from Gaelic games integration role  Galway Scientists Discover New Weapon Against MRSA  New Tuam Programme Supports Life After Cancer  A free six-week programme starting in Gort is helping people living with and beyond cancer regain confidence, rebuild energy and feel more like themselves again. Druid’s A Moon for the Misbegotten Comes to Galway  11am-12pm FINANCIAL ADVICE - Dave McCarthy   From Page to Screen: Nuala O’Connor’s Stitching Time Inspires Colette  We’ve got a brand-new Irish-language publication, a Hollywood legend with deep Galway roots, and a busy weekend of events in An Spidéal.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Sharp rise in child poverty despite strong growth in average incomes  11.8% increase in rents in Galway city untenable Only one in five people expect to retire fully - survey 10am-11am Galway pub owner hits out at new council logo idea Belville Solar Farm Planning Application Deadline to Object approaches   Garda Slot Connemara Musicans declared Young Musicans of the Year.   11am-12pm Sáile Ocean Festival takes place this weekend   Evergreen Slot  Music Mornings with Fiana Ni Chonaill

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Irish property prices overvalued by 17%, ESRI finds Thousands of salmon dead at a Connemara fish farm — and serious questions are now being asked about what happened Waiting Lists Surging as Hospitals Face Mounting Pressure 10am-11am Warning that post-natal care in Ireland is insufficient Call to Halt Closure of Popular Connemara Mountain Bike Trail Niamh Costello Crew speaks to Breda Fox on Bay Business 11am-12pm Monday Deep Dive Panel looks at Katie Taylors swansong victory with Louise Creaven and John Mulligan Sport Review Draws Announced For County Senior And Intermediate Hurling Preliminary Quarter Finals

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Pádraic Joyce Steps Down as Galway Manager After Seven Years  Diesel Prices Break €2 a Litre Again  Alcohol Excise Cut on the Table for Budget  10am-11am Gardaí Warn New E-Scooter Laws Will Be Difficult to Enforce  ‘Very Strong’ El Niño Could Push Global Temperatures to New Records  Public Transport Fares to Rise by 15%  11am-12pm Galway Thoughts panel   Sports preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Trump to Meet President Connolly During Ireland Visit  Anxiety Driving Growing School Refusal Among Children  Concern over New Planning Exemptions     10am-11am Public Service Strikes Could Begin Within Weeks    Calls for Basic Income to Help Ireland Grow More of Its Own Food  Warning Air Fares Could Soar as Oil Prices Rise  11am-12pm Culture Corner - Clarinbridge market day   Fresh Funding Secures Future of Menlo Castle Works  Music Mornings

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Taylor’s Hill Speed Campaign Finally Gets a Result  Calls for Crackdown on Laughing Gas as Hospitalisations Quadruple  Putting Galway’s Community Heroes in the Spotlight  10am-11am Galway Students Sleep Out as Accommodation Crisis Bites  Motors  Galway Festival Funding Frozen for Eight Years  11am-12pm FINANCIAL ADVICE  ASK THE DENTIST   Guth na Gaillimhe

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Teachers Could Strike in Fresh Row Over Public Sector Pay  New Honey Labels to Reveal What’s Really in the Jar  Rising House Prices Could Lock Struggling Homeowners Out of Mortgage Scheme  10am-11am Could Vapes Be More Effective Than Patches for Quitting Smoking?  Engineers Warn Red Tape Is Holding Up Housing and Infrastructure    GARDA SLOT     How to Take the Sting Out of the Back-to-School Shop  11am-12pm Missed Out on Your First Choice? A PLC Could Be Another Way In  Baboró Turns 30

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am  Tributes paid following death of much-loved Tuam teacher Andrew Carney  EU Moves to Block Brazilian Beef Imports  Alarm Over Threat to Ireland’s Native Honey Bee    10am-11am Should Under-13s Be Banned From Social Media?    New York Times Shines Spotlight on Dunguaire Castle Closure    We Have a Galway Girl in The Traitors Castle  11am-12pm We look at the real cost of Sending a Child to College    SPORTS REVIEW  Galway’s Fiona Murtagh Wins World Championship Silver

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Health Insurance Hikes: Why Are We Paying More for Cover?With thousands of kids heading back to school we speak to a psychotherapist about anxietyLocal Councillor Slams Merlin Woods Felling Plan 10am-11am Students to sleep out in Eyre Square as Galway accommodation crisis deepens Galway mother says she’s been left fighting for months to secure her son’s disability payment East Galway farmer named among UN’s 100 Women Heroes 11am-12pm Galway Thoughts Panel – discussion of the back-to-school period and how it has changed over the years Weekend Sports Preview Galway Talks Galway Talks with John Morley is the flagship show on Galway Bay FM and broadcasts Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm and is the most popular talk show in the Galway region. The current affairs show features a mix of breaking news, human interest stories, sport, entertainment, history and live music. From local and national politics to community issues, voices from across the county and beyond discuss and debate the major events affecting Galway, the country and the world. There’s a lighter side too as we feature the stories of local characters, the talent of Galway’s arts scene and debate the county’s many sporting achievements. To listen back to previous shows see here.  Meanwhile. Galway Bay FM News provides trusted, comprehensive coverage and analysis of local, national, and international stories. Tune in every hour, Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, with breakfast updates at 7:30 and 8:30. Catch the multi-award-winning FYI Galway from 5pm for all your news and sport, along with traffic and business information. And if its sport you're after -Listen live to Galway Bay FM Sport on the hour from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. For all your local, national and international sports commentaries, fixtures and results check out Over the Line on Fridays from 7pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday Sports from 1pm – 6pm and Mondays from 8pm to 10pm. Download the Galway Bay FM app to get the latest stories on the go and stay connected on Facebook, Instagram and X

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Fuel excise cuts extended as Government moves to prevent €2-a-litre diesel  Teachers threaten industrial action over delayed Leaving Cert reform pay deal  National Services Day Returns to Galway city  10am-11am Galway cancer patients facing some of the longest waits in the country  Corrandulla’s Katelyn Divilly on life after The Traitors as the show returns  New Galway play explores the pull of home, memory and belonging  11am-12pm Acclaimed one-woman show Myra’s Story comes to Galway  Blood Moon to put on a spectacular show over Galway before sunrise  MUSIC MORNINGS - Sara Gerdine

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Minister for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan joins us Tributes to country music legend Dolly Parton CAO DAY: What happens when the offers land? Majority of under-35s fear they'll never own a home 10am-11am Skyclarys approved after two-year campaign by Friedreich’s Ataxia families Right to Repair: Should you fix your broken appliances instead of replacing them? Up to 2,100 Galway children on crèche waiting lists New Connacht signing Will Connors helping make rugby accessible to all 11am-12pm FINANCIAL ADVICE Solar power hits record high – but can Ireland’s grid keep up? Tuam children to star in new national TV documentary

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Decision day for life-changing Friedreich’s ataxia drug  Galway comes last in national housing delivery rankings  Illegal seaweed harvesting investigated along Irish coast  10am-11am Calls to name Galway street after legendary author Ken Bruen  Warning Ireland is ‘backsliding’ on human rights  74% of drivers speeding on busy Loughrea road  11am-12pm The Chase star Darragh Ennis brings his quiz show to Galway  Eight in ten children never cycle to school  MUSIC MORNINGS - Galway singers wanted for spectacular 100-voice choir

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Tributes paid to legendary Galway supporter Gerry Rushe Calls for 15% hike in alcohol excise in Budget 2027 We speak to a Real Housewife star who has made Galway her home 10am-11am Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty joins us Galway rents surge 13% as two-bed now costs €2,336 a month Childcare Crisis: What Good Are Lower Fees If Parents Can't Find a Place? Galway biker takes on Route 66 for sick children 11am-12pm MONDAY PANEL - Fuel Excise: Has the Government Solved the Problem — or Just Kicked It Down the Road? Sports Preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Appeal for cancer patient who lost everything in devastating house fire  It’s leaving cert results day   - We speak to a Tuam woman proving results don’t define your future  - And we look at alternative routes to college  10am-11am  UHG inpatient says he has spent 97 days in hospital waiting for treatment  Family still searching for Galway teenager’s grave more than a century after her death  Tea trolley returns to Galway-Dublin trains after six-year absence  Employers’ fear of ‘getting it wrong’ creating barrier to inclusive hiring  11am-12pm GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL   - Should the HSE fund a €280,000-a-year drug for a rare disease?  - How responsible are social media platforms for dangerous content?  SPORTS PREVIEW

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Road safety campaigners warn of another fatality at Kilmeen Cross Warning over dangerous synthetic cannabinoids found in vapes  Leaving Cert results – what happens after the points?  10am-11am Students warned over rental scams as college term approaches  Warning Peace Commissioners cannot charge for their services  Tuam woman turns darkest day into fundraiser for Claddagh Watch Patrol  11am-12pm Fodder and food security committee to reconvene over drought concerns  Man walking around Ireland after witnessing life in the West Bank TBC   MUSIC MORNINGS - Galway band Kettle Boilers heading for Electric Picnic

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Galway man warns after identity stolen by dating app catfish  We will also discuss the phenomenon with a psychologist and legislator   Packed schedule at 101st Connemara Pony Show in Clifden  10am-11am Galway families STILL left without school transport as new term looms  Motoring with Gerry Murphy Financial Advice with Dave McCarthy 11am-12pm Champion Trainer Willie Mullins at the Connemara Pony Show School bus services at risk as diesel prices rise

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Teachers’ union warns keeping staff is now as difficult as recruiting them  Calls for action after second wrong-way motorway crash  Salthill writer among just 12 winners of international debut novel competition  10am-11am Concerns over future of Ireland’s live export trade  Warning new short-term letting rules could hit self-catering sector   11am-12pm Scarecrows take centre stage at Mountbellew Agricultural Show  Evergreen slot - Could new EU rules change the supplements available in Ireland?  MUSIC MORNINGS - THE OPACAS

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Can Government go ahead with September fuel price hike?  Calls for specific new law to tackle drink spiking  Children say they want more quality time with their families  10am-11am  Almost half of Help to Buy applications fail to result in support  Thousands turning to emergency departments while stuck on waiting lists  Galway family shares story of baby Lucy’s life-saving heart surgeries  11am-12pm MONDAY PANEL - Why are we still getting Irish wrong on public signs?  SPORTS REVIEW

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Meta removes 750,000 suspected under-16 accounts in Australia   Support available for families affected by a loved one’s drug or alcohol use    100 years of Ballinasloe captured in new photo exhibition    10am-11am Families warned food bills could rise by €1,000 a year  Rising labour costs push employers towards contract workers    Search begins for Galway’s next emerging music star    11am-12pm GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL  - Fuel Costs  SPORTS PREVIEW

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Hauliers Warn of Winter ‘Perfect Storm’ as €150m in Fuel Supports Goes Unused    Galway Goes Green Today in Memory of Liz Kavanagh O’Malley    More Households Trapped in Long-Term Energy Arrears  10am-11am Drug Company Told Major Price Cut Needed for Friedreich’s Ataxia Treatment  Assault, Harassment and Stalking Behind Almost Half of Calls to Victims’ Helpline   Study uncovers deaths of 17 children at former Ballinasloe industrial school  11am-12pm Galway Man Prepares for Epic 4,500km Walk Across America  Galway Looks to the Skies for Spectacular Solar Eclipse  MUSIC MORNINGS - DAN EGAN

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Galway Bay FM’s Garry Curran to MC Historic Manchester United v Leeds Clash at Croke Park  Farmers Warn Dry Spell is Beginning to Bite  Nine-Day Walk Through Galway Helping Feed Hungry Children  10am-11am Fresh Blow for Families Fighting for Access to Friedreich’s Ataxia Drug  Warning of Permanent Eye Damage Ahead of Solar Eclipse  Can the Circus Survive? Rising Costs Put the Big Top Under Pressure  11am-12pm FINANCIAL ADVICE  St. Columba's Credit Union welcome new CEO  The Wiz

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Mystery 5,000-Book Order at Galway’s Kenny’s Suspected of Being for AI Training  Could Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann Finally Return to Galway After 75 Years?  One in Ten Children Going Without Asthma Medication as Families Struggle with Costs  10am-11am Psychiatric Nurses in Galway and Roscommon Balloted for Strike Action  Galway to Welcome Major Celebrity Cruise Ship for First Time  GARDA SLOT   Could Ireland Ban Cigarette and Vape Sales to the Next Generation?  ATU Appeals to Galway Homeowners to Help Ease Student Accommodation Shortage  11am-12pm Galway Community Rallies Behind 12-Year-Old Izzy Sallis  Women and Girls Encouraged to Get Outdoors and Get Active Across Galway  MUSIC MORNINGS - SULK HOGAN

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Nursing Homes Warn of Winter Crisis as Bed Shortage Deepens  Temperatures Set to Soar to 28 Degrees in Ireland This Week  Galway to Welcome Home Camogie Heroes After All-Ireland Final  10am-11am Mary Robinson Warns of ‘Aggressive’ Israeli Annexation in West Bank  Supermac’s Wins Latest Trademark Battle with McDonald’s  Galway to Get Front-Row Seat for Rare Solar Eclipse  11am-12pm Monday Deep Dive panel - Should Galway Introduce a Tourist Tax?  Sports review

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am  Fuel Tax Cuts 'Essential' as Prices Threaten to Rise    Holiday Homes Overtake Families in Parts of Connemara    Ireland Prepares for Its Biggest Solar Eclipse in Decades    10am-11am Calls to Fast-Track UHG Expansion    The Cost of College Keeps Climbing    11am-12pm We have a bumper Galway Thought panel ahead of the all-ireland camogie final   Sport preview

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am  Fuel Prices Could Rise Again Next Month  Should Data Centres Pay More for Ireland's Electricity Grid?  Questions Raised Over Hot Meals for Patients at UHG   10am-11am Almost 6,000 People Seek Help Finding a GP  Concern as Brittany Ferries Ends Live Animal Exports  We look ahead to the all-ireland camogie final   11am-12pm 40 Years of the Streets of Galway  Galway Pride Celebrates Community, Visibility and Resilience  MUSIC MORNINGS – COLOHAN

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am  Water Safety Warning After Lion’s Mane Jellyfish Sting in Salthill  Law Society Says Two Changes Could End Criminal Legal Aid Dispute  Avoca Renews Partnership to Champion Rare Galway Wool  10am-11am Family Calls for More EV Chargers after being ‘stranded’ overnight in Connemara  MOTORS  Parents Borrowing Money to Cover Back-to-School Costs  11am-12pm FINANCIAL ADVICE  No Irish Fans to Attend Nations League Clash with Israel  We look ahead to the All-Ireland Camogie final

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am  Thousands Welcome Galway's All-Ireland Champions Home  Ireland Appoints First Defence Attachés to Key Global Embassies  10am-11am Man Shot in Face During Ballinasloe Home Attack    GARDA SLOT   Nearly a Dozen Life Rings Tampered With During Race Week  Galway teacher is new ASTI President  11am-12pm Galway Bay Endurance Swim Back On After Weather Delay  EVERGREEN  MUSIC MORNINGS - Percy French Classics Brought to Life in Ballinasloe

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am 'Ghost' Buses Leaving Galway Passengers Stranded  Best Dressed Crowned at Ballybrit  Appeal to Save Galway Dyspraxia Summer Camp    10am-11am New Gaza Deal Raises Hopes for Lasting Peace    Female Councillors Targeted in Harassment Campaign  11am-12pm We have a bumper GAA panel as we gear up to the ladies all Ireland final  Sports Preview

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am  Galway pays tribute to Oscar winning songwriter Glen Hansard    Has Galway City Lost Its Spark? One listener thinks so   Galway Peace Walk Returns This Weekend  10am-11am Another Blow for Households as Electricity Costs Rise  Dunmore Man Takes on 24-Hour Croagh Patrick Challenge  We get some tips ahead of Ladies Day at BallyBrit   11am-12pm Campaign Grows to Bring Skatepark Back to Loughrea  We look ahead to the ladies All-Ireland Football final  Music Mornings - Mike Stewart joins us in studio

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am  Do New E-Scooter Rules Go Far Enough? - Government set to approve major shake-up today  Calls Grow for Higher Alcohol Taxes  Climate Council Warns Ireland Is Falling Behind  10am-11am Trump Meets Zelensky and Netanyahu as Global Conflicts Intensify  Wildfires And looming heatwave Raises Questions for Holidaymakers  We look ahead to the women’s all ireland football final   11am-12pm We get some tips for Day Three at the Galway Races  ATU Students Launch Platform to Match Students with Odd Jobs   Galway's Pat McDonagh Celebrates Plaza’s €8.2 Million Lotto ticket sale

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am  Mayo Brings Sam Maguire Home    Thousands of Homes' Worth of Wind Energy Wasted  10am-11am Warning Over Children Groomed Into Online Crime    Calls to Cut Alcohol Tax as Drinking Levels Fall  We hear all about day two of the Galway Races  11am-12pm School Bus Row Leaves Parents Facing Work Crisis  Last Chance to Enter Galway Summer Rally  MUSIC MORNINGS - DEREK ELLARD

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am  The West’s Awake - Mayo End 75 Years of Heartbreak  10am-11am Weather Set to Test Galway Races Crowds  Claims New Rent Rules Are Forcing Tenants Out  Ancient Galway Tombs Rewrite Prehistoric History  10am-11am MONDAY PANEL- Galway Races Ready to Roar Into Life  SPORTS REVIEW

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley :  9am-10am  Galway Ring Road to Be Fast-Tracked    Teagasc Warns of Sharp Drop in Farm Incomes  Beach Access Mats Finally Roll Out in Galway  10am-11am Trump Hits EU with Fresh Tariffs  World Drowning Prevention Day Prompts Fresh Water Safety Appeal  Galway Group Takes on Pilgrimage for Palestine  11am-12pm GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL - a look ahead to the all ireland football final   Sports preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Municipal Councils Set to Return by 2029  Fuel Support Decision Hinges on Middle East Conflict  Galway Walking Tour Puts Airbnb Under the Spotlight  10am-11am Nationwide Hosepipe Ban as Water Supplies Come Under Pressure  Councillor Condemns 'False' Social Media Claims About Doughiska  AI Goes Rogue in Shocking Cyber Breach  11am-12pm Organic Farmer Says Fresh Produce Is Being Devalued  Warning Issued Over Suspicious Callers in Cloughanover  MUSIC MORNINGS - CORMAC LOOBY AND PADRAIG HUGHES

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley  9am-10am  Independent Ireland Leader Visits Galway  Warning as Fuel Prices Set to Rise Again  Gardaí Warn Public Over Rise in AI-Powered Scams  10am-11am Galway TD to Observe Trial of Irish Activist in Germany  MOTORS  Museum Talk Explores Climate Risks Facing Connemara  11am-12pm FINANCIAL ADVICE  Kate Nash Set for Galway Arts Festival Gig  Brazilian Day Returns to Celebrate Community in Gort

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Government Agrees Major E-Scooter Crackdown    Rising Costs Delay Holiday Plans for Many  Pharmacists Warn Over Social Media Health Advice  10am-11am Calls for Airbnb Rules to Be Properly Enforced  GARDA SLOT   Laughter Loft Returns with Another Stellar Line-Up  Farmers Urged to Put Safety First  11am-12pm Galway Editor Makes History with International Award  Galway TD to Observe Trial of Irish Activist in Germany - TBC   EVERGREEN  Galway Fans Give Heroes a Warm Welcome Home

Galway Fall Short in All-Ireland Final - we’ll speak to Galway GAA Chairperson Paul Bellew and Galway manager Micheál Donoghue   Galway to Welcome Home Senior Hurlers - we give all the homecoming details  In other news…  Remembering Brenda Fricker: Lelia Doolin Pays Tribute  Pressure Grows for Tougher E-Scooter Rules  Call to End Short Prison Sentences  Spanish Pride in Galway After World Cup Triumph  Monday Deep Dive Panel: Is Galway Ready for a Hotter Future?  SPORTS REVIEW

LIVE FROM BALLYFA – ALL-IRELAND FINAL SPECIAL   We’ll be unpacking what could happen on Sunday throughout the show   In other news…  World Cup Fever Hits Galway's Spanish and Argentinian Communities  Warning of Early Years Staff 'Exodus' in Galway    Calls to Scrap VAT on Sun Cream    Pressure Mounts Over Parkmore Junction Ahead of Race Week    Sports preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Galway Solicitors Bring Criminal Legal Aid Fight to Leinster House  New Planning Exemptions Come into Force – we speak to the Planning Minister John Cummins  10am-11am New Pregnancy Loss Leave: What Will It Mean?  From Bessborough to the Big Screen – one Galway woman’s journey  Café Link Expands to Ballybane    11am-12pm WTAF!? Returns to Galway's Westend  Castlegar Gets Behind Galway  MUSIC MORNINGS - Galway Musicians Unite for Venezuela

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Galway Woman's Heartbreak Over Delayed Rare Disease Drug Decision   Threshold Warns Over Planning Rule Changes  Should RTÉ Be Spending Licence Fee Money More Wisely?  10am-11am Oireachtas to Honour Ann Widdecombe    Inis Mór celebrant to feature in new TV series    11am-12pm  FINANCIAL ADVICE   Turloughmore Counts Down to Croke Park    That Lad Needs a Hobby: Running Away with the Circus

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am A Life-Changing Decision Awaits Rare Disease Patients  Shantalla Park Sale Approved Despite Community Opposition    Tips on Staying Safe on the Water This Summer    10am-11am Gaeltacht Housing Plan Sparks Fresh Row    GARDA SLOT     AsIAm Calls for €55 Weekly Disability Payment    Farewell to a Galway Landmark - the James Hardman Library    11am-12pm Clarinbridge Gears Up for All-Ireland Final Day    EVERGREEN     Druid Revives an Irish Theatre Classic for the Arts Festival     MUSIC MORNINGS - The Song That's Backing Galway's All-Ireland Dream

We’re live from Eyre Square as the Galway International Arts Festival kicks off…  Would you take this flight? We hear about an immersive theatrical experience here in the square  We’re joined by the festival’s CEO and Artistic Director    In other news…  Decision Day for Shantalla Park  as it goes down to a vote by Galway councillors    Fresh Heat Warning Issued for Galway  Seagulls, Litter and Galway's Image – Is the City Losing the Battle?  Calls for Urgent Action Over Speeding on Taylor's Hill    Jane Casey Brings Her New Irish Thriller to Galway    Mullagh Dreams of All-Ireland Glory    Sports preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley;  We’re live from the Galmont for the Galway Film Fleadh -   Stephen Rea Stars in Powerful Irish-Language Short Éist    Galway-Set Drama Explores Grief Through a Child's Eyes    We hear all about A Knock at Your Door    A Dark Irish Comedy Gets Its World Premiere   In other news…  Devastating Fire Destroys Connemara Landmark    Calls for Urgent Redesign of Parkmore Junction    Galway Left Waiting for New Double-Decker Buses  Heatwave Set to Grip Galway    Sports preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Major Fire Breaks Out at Connemara shop     Could Your Phone Replace Your Wallet?  Galway Breakthrough Offers Hope for Kidney Disease Patients    10am-11am Housing Shortage Could Last Another Decade    Should All Self-Employed Workers Get Time Off?    Film Fleadh spotlight: Coco's Law    11am-12pm A New Irish-Language Musical Takes Centre Stage    MUSIC MORNINGS – ULTAN CONLON

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Could Farm Relief Finally Become a Reality?  Wind Farm Battle Brewing on Galway-Mayo Border    We speak to a Clifden man Keeping an Ancient Irish Cattle Breed Alive    10am-11am National Women's Council Calls for Public Childcare System    MOTORS  Film Fleadh Spotlight: A Knock at Your Door    11am-12pm FINANCIAL ADVICE   What Does Your Favourite Colour Say About You?    Galway's Medieval Fighters Take on the World

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Heat Advisory Issued as Temperatures Set to Soar  Should Public Drinking Be Banned in all Galway towns?  Galway Parking Confusion Leaves Visitors with Fines  Should Unpaid Internships Be Banned?  10am-11am Galway House Prices Jump €25,000 in a Year    GARDA SLOT     UN Sounds Alarm Over AI Risks to Children    Galway Film Fleadh: Inside the Story of The S.U.    11am-12pm One of Theatre's Great Dramas Comes to Galway as part of the international arts festival   Clifden Arts Festival Unveils 2026 Programme    MUSIC MORNINGS – Sarah Hanniffy

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Public Consultation to Begin on Permanent UHG Helipad Love Island - Fitzy Escapes Movie Night... But Is the Drama Really Over?  10am-11am Trump Hails America as 'Crowning Achievement' at 250th Birthday Celebration  Galway Film Fleadh: The Must-See Movies This Year  Legal Aid Dispute Delays Serious Criminal Trials  11am-12pm MONDAY PANEL  SPORTS REVIEW

Another week, another reminder that no two days on Galway Talks are ever the same. Over the past five days we've tackled everything from the cost of living and road safety to international tragedy, inspiring community initiatives and the magic of music and film.  As always, our conversations were driven by the stories affecting people here in Galway, while never losing sight of the wider world beyond our county. One of the week's biggest talking points came from Government, as Junior Minister Seán Canney joined us to discuss the decision to extend fuel tax relief for another month, delaying another rise in the cost of filling the tank.  While motorists will welcome the breathing space, the reductions won't last forever, with the excise cuts due to be phased out later this year.  We also discussed tougher road safety measures, including plans to ensure dangerous drivers can no longer serve driving bans while behind bars, and proposals for stronger sentences in the most serious cases.  The message from Government is clear: keeping costs down where possible, while taking a much harder line on dangerous driving. We also turned our attention overseas as the death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela continued to climb.  Galway resident and Sabanero Dairy founder Dayana Maltese spoke movingly about watching the tragedy unfold from thousands of kilometres away, while worrying about family, friends and communities back home.  Her interview was a powerful reminder that global disasters are never as distant as they seem, with many people here in Galway carrying the emotional weight of events happening across the world. Closer to home, we met Aoife and Lucy, the Galway duo behind Ceiliúradh Coffee. Their ambition goes far beyond serving great coffee.  They want to create meaningful employment opportunities for autistic young people and those with intellectual disabilities, helping bridge the gap that so many face after leaving school.  It's a simple idea with the potential to make a real difference, proving that inclusion isn't just about good intentions, but about creating real opportunities. We rounded off the week with one of Ireland's finest singer-songwriters, Declan O'Rourke, who joined us ahead of the world premiere of Almost With You at the Galway Film Fleadh.  Best known for his music, Declan is now stepping into the world of acting, while also contributing nine original songs to the film. It was fascinating to hear about this new chapter in his career and the creative journey that brought him from the recording studio to the big screen. From politics and public policy to personal resilience, community spirit and creativity, it was another week of conversations that informed, challenged and celebrated the people and stories shaping Galway and beyond.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley;  9am-10am  Minister Sees 'Merit' in Galway Naval Base  Trolley Numbers Hit Highest Level Since Pandemic  Could Another Heatwave Be Heading for Galway?  New Scheme Offers Faster Cataract Surgery for Galway Patients 10am-11am  Galway Anglers Hit Out Over Salmon Weir Closure    Will Higher Litter Fines Clean Up Galway?    Declan O'Rourke Makes His Big Screen Debut  11am-12pm GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL  SPORTS PREVIEW

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  AI Set to Transform Two-Thirds of Jobs    WhatsApp Users Warned Over New Scam Risk    Sinn Féin Pushes for Irish Unity Planning  10am-11am Should Ireland Consider Nuclear Power?  Oranmore Student's Short Film Heads to South Korea    11am-12pm CULTURE CORNER - Preserving the Story of Ballymacward  Galway Duo's Mission to Create Jobs for Young People with Disabilities

9am-10am  Drinking water is safe, but long-term resilience must improve to protect public health, says EPA Galway City councillor bemoans loss of 100s of homes due to bad planning   Final Hours for CAO Change of Mind Deadline  10am-11am Gaeltacht Housing Group Warns New Planning Rules Could Make It Harder for Irish Speakers to Build  Farmers Say Fuel Tax Extension Doesn't Go Far Enough  Kinvara Rallies Around Family After Holiday Tragedy 11am-12pm New Tuam Mother and Baby Home Exhibition Opens in Galway  Inside Ireland's Beloved Mary From Dungloe Festival  Labour accuses media organisation of intimidating Mayor Helen Ogbu

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Seán Canney on Fuel Tax Relief and Tougher Road Safety Laws  Galway Councillor Seeks Fine Gael Seanad Nomination  Maria Walsh Brings Gender Equality Conversation to Galway  10am-11am Galway Venezuelan Speaks as Earthquake Death Toll Continues to Rise  GARDA SLOT   Retailers Warn Rising Minimum Wage Is Costing Young People Their First Job  11am-12pm Can Creativity Help Solve the World's Biggest Challenges?  Summer Market Brings Fresh Flavours and New Traders to St Nicholas'  MUSIC MORNINGS - From the Streets of Rio to the Streets of Galway  - VALTER joins us in studio

Today on Galway Talks with Ollie Turner:  9am-10am  Government to Decide Future of Fuel Tax Cuts  Could Empty Space Above Galway Shops Help Ease the Housing Crisis?  Can Galway's Fitzy Survive Casa Amor?  10am-11am New Law Gives Workers the Right to Delay Retirement  Galway Residents Call for Drivers to Slow Down in Westend  Kilconly Community Launches 'Buy a Brick' Campaign to Build New Recreation Centre  11am-12pm MONDAY DEEP DIVE PANEL - Should Every Championship GAA Match Be Free to Watch?  SPORTS REVIEW

This week on Galway Talks, we asked whether Galway should start charging visitors a tourist tax. It's a debate that's dividing opinion. Supporters say it's only fair that the millions who enjoy everything Galway has to offer contribute towards the cost of keeping the city clean, maintaining public spaces and improving tourism infrastructure. Critics argue visitors already pay enough, and another charge could damage our competitiveness at a time when holidays in Ireland are already expensive. The question is a simple one: should tourists help pay for the services they use, or will another levy simply send them elsewhere? Founder and owner of Supermac's, the Só Hotel Group and the Plaza Group, Pat McDonagh gave us his opinion on the matter. We also discussed new figures showing that more than 3,500 Galway children are missing out on a place in a gaelscoil, despite parents wanting Irish-medium education. For a county that prides itself on its language and culture, the statistics are difficult to ignore. Demand is clearly there, yet the supply simply isn't keeping pace. If we genuinely want to see the Irish language thrive beyond the Gaeltacht, families need more than encouragement: they need the opportunity to choose Irish-medium education in the first place. Finally, we met broadcaster and endurance swimmer Tracy Piggott, who is preparing to spend up to eight hours beneath the waters of Galway Bay in aid of Sensational Kids. Her remarkable challenge, Swimming in Silence, isn't just about physical endurance. It's about giving a voice to thousands of families waiting for assessments and therapies for children with additional needs. Sometimes the most powerful way to make people listen is through an extraordinary act, and Tracy's determination certainly left a lasting impression. Also this week we had a visit from Galway musician KONNO, who joined us in studio to perform and chat about his latest single, T.O.M.. The deeply personal track is a heartfelt tribute to his grandfather, exploring love, loss and the lasting impact of family. It was a reminder that behind every song is a story, and KONNO's honest songwriting struck a chord with listeners. Four very different conversations, but each centred on one thing: how we build a better Galway. Whether that's through investing in our city, investing in our language, or investing in our children or families.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  More Industrial Action Planned by Galway Heart Surgery Specialists    Thunderstorm Warning in Place Across Galway  Leaving Cert Over — But What Happens If You Miss the Points?  10am-11am Workers Urged to Switch Off During Summer Holidays  Ryanair Drops Charges for Some Parents to Sit With Their Children  Corrandulla Show Set to Welcome Thousands This Sunday  11am-12pm GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL  Should Galway Introduce a Tourist Tax?  Are We Doing Enough to Keep Children Safe Online?

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley;  9am-10am  Ireland Braces for Potential Record-Breaking Heat    Women’s Aid Sees 62,000 Disclosures of Abuse in One Year  Bigger Cars Could Put Pedestrians at Greater Risk, Report Warns  10am-11am Ireland Urged to Put Global Aid at Heart of EU Presidency  Tracy Piggott to Take on Eight-Hour Underwater Swim Across Galway Bay  11am-12pm Galway Public Asked to Help Track Endangered Wild Honey Bees  Galway International Arts Festival Expands Accessibility Supports for 2026  MUSIC MORNINGS - Sarah Hession

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Tributes Paid Following Death of Double All-Ireland Winner Paul Clancy  Galway Beaches Set for Disability Access Pilot  Children Face ‘Very Real Danger’ From Unregulated AI, Alliance Warns 10am-11am   Galway family must accept what they deem inadequate accommodation in the city by Friday or face eviction  Motors   Heat Warning Issued as Temperatures Set to Hit 31 Degrees  11am-12pm FINANCIAL ADVICE  Galway Film Fleadh Unveils Full Programme for 2026 Festival

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Should Galway Introduce a Tourist Tax?    Further tobacco tax hikes will only benefit criminals while local retailers suffer, warns Retailers against smuggling  Irish Cancer Society Urges Public to Take Care in Sunny Weather  10am-11am 3,500 Primary School Children in Galway Cannot Access a Gaelscoil   Garda Slot   Galway House Prices Rise Again as Supply Crisis Keeps Market Under Pressure   11am-12pm No Galway area included in first phase of Galway-Athlone greenway     Shamtown Brings the Story of Tuam’s Music Scene to Galway Stage  Evergreen slot   Music Mornings - Konno

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  New Customs Charges Spark Scam Warning for Online Shoppers - TBC  Galway Learn All-Ireland Quarter-Final Opponents  Summer Scorcher on the Way as Temperatures could Hit 30 Degrees  10am-11am Ebola Cases in Congo Near 1,000 as WHO Warns Outbreak Is Spreading Fast  Five-Star Queer Music-Theatre Hit 0800-CUPID Comes to Galway  11am-12pm MONDAY PANEL - Galway City Centre: Thriving or Declining?   SPORTS REVIEW

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Public Consultation on Galway Light Rail Planned for 2027  Galway Farmers Face Uncertain Future as CAP Funding Comes Under Pressure  Portumna Showcases Rural Regeneration Success with Summer of Events 10am-11am  New Cathaoirligh Take the Chains Across Galway's Municipal Districts  Trump and Iran Sign Deal to End Middle East Conflict  Portumna's Mike Denver Set for Homecoming Concert  11am-12pm Tuam Event to Celebrate Refugees, Culture and Community  Galway Entrepreneur takes home trophy at Enterprise Awards    Portumna's Community Spirit and Tourism Ambitions in Focus  Sports Preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Dáil Votes to Scrap Three-Day Waiting Period for Abortions  Housing Committee Calls for Return of No-Fault Eviction Ban  Team Connacht Athletes Set Off for Special Olympics Ireland Games  10am-11am EU Approves Tougher Migration Rules and New Deportation Centres  HIQA Warns Even Low Levels of Alcohol Carry Health Risks  Businesses Urged to Apply for Galway Shopfront Improvement Grants  11am-12pm Hauliers Urge Government Not to Cut Fuel Supports Yet  Summer Isn't Always Sunshine: Why the Season Can Take a Toll on Mental Health  MUSIC MORNINGS - JAMIE MCINTYRE

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Ireland Too Dependent on Fossil Fuels for Transport, Climate Watchdog Warns  Galway TD Says New Derelict Property Tax Doesn't Go Far Enough  Fishing Industry Demands Iceland-Style Deal for Ireland   10am-11am Campaigners Demand Action on Accessible Beaches in Galway  Mother and Baby Home Survivor Awarded PhD at 77  EPA Warns Water Quality Stagnating Despite Years of Action   11am-12pm Financial Advice  Ask the Dentist   Former Irish Navy Captain Shares Story of Leadership, Loss and Life at Sea

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley  9am-10am  Airbnb Crackdown Moves Closer as Government Targets Short-Term Lets Should Children Be Banned from Social Media? Campaigners Say Politicians Are Targeting the Wrong Problem Galway Surveyor Warns Ireland Faces Major Skills Shortage  10am-11am Fuel Industry Calls for Tax Review as Oil Prices Begin to Ease Electric Buses Finally Set for Galway Roads — But How Did They End Up in Storage? Yoga, Meditation and Inner Peace: Galway Marks International Yoga Day  11am-12pm From Bloomsday to Galway: Celebrating James Joyce's Connection to the City Take a Dip at Dawn and Help Tackle Homelessness

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  We’re live from T O’Higgins in Shantalla for Men’s Health week   Man Dies Following Fall from Seawall in Kinvara  Budget Battle Begins as Unions Warn Workers Are Being Left Behind  10am-11am Simon Harris Launches Fine Gael's United Ireland Initiative  New Derelict Property Tax Planned to Tackle Empty Buildings  11am-12pm SPORTS REVIEW

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  New EU Migration Pact Comes Into Force Amid Rights Concerns  Why Are Cattle Prices Falling So Fast? New Figures Raise Questions for Beef Farmers  University of Galway Programme Opens Doors for Students with Intellectual Disabilities  10am-11am Families Welcome Rare Disease Drug Progress as Government Orders Review of Approval System    Families Face €1,500 School Transport Bill as Bus Route Refused    New Era for Local Banking as Gateway Credit Union Launches  From the GAA Pitch to the Love Island Villa – Can Galway's Seán Fitzgerald Go All the Way?  11am-12pm We speak to people here in Croke Park before then abseil the stadium to raise funds for cancer care west   Sports preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Ban on public drinking in Tuam Municipal District to be introduced next month  Has Trump Taken the Shine Off the World Cup? And Are Ireland Better Off Missing Out?  Can Amateur Theatre Survive? Rising Costs Put Pressure on Musical Societies  10am-11am Protesters Target EU Gathering in Galway Over Gaza Response  95,000 Children Living in Consistent Poverty, Alliance Warns  Men Encouraged to Take ‘One Step at a Time’ During Men’s Health Week  11am-12pm 340km Charity Cycle to Honour Little Blue Hero Saoirse  Galway Bay FM's Sarah Grealish and John Morley Nominated Twice at Record-Breaking Justice Media Awards  Music Mornings - Don Stiffe joins us live in studio  Galway Talks Galway Talks with John Morley is the flagship show on Galway Bay FM and broadcasts Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm and is the most popular talk show in the Galway region. The current affairs show features a mix of breaking news, human interest stories, sport, entertainment, history and live music. From local and national politics to community issues, voices from across the county and beyond discuss and debate the major events affecting Galway, the country and the world. There’s a lighter side too as we feature the stories of local characters, the talent of Galway’s arts scene and debate the county’s many sporting achievements. To listen back to previous shows see here.  Meanwhile. Galway Bay FM News provides trusted, comprehensive coverage and analysis of local, national, and international stories. Tune in every hour, Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, with breakfast updates at 7:30 and 8:30. Catch the multi-award-winning FYI Galway from 5pm for all your news and sport, along with traffic and business information. And if its sport you're after -Listen live to Galway Bay FM Sport on the hour from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. For all your local, national and international sports commentaries, fixtures and results check out Over the Line on Fridays from 7pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday Sports from 1pm – 6pm and Mondays from 8pm to 10pm. Download the Galway Bay FM app to get the latest stories on the go and stay connected on Facebook, Instagram and X

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  73,000 Students Exempt from Irish as New Report Warns of Growing Crisis  Homes Damaged and Bus Torched as Violence Erupts in Belfast  Galway Research Calls for National Coastal Erosion Masterplan  10am-11am Family Carers Cutting Back on Food and Heating as Cost of Caring Soars  Motors   'Veruca Salt' Joins Galway Comic Con for Willy Wonka Anniversary Celebration  11am-12pm Financial advice   Record Entries as Network Galway Prepares for Businesswoman of the Year Awards  60 Brave Fundraisers to Take the Leap in Galway's First Urban Abseil

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Cabinet Set to Approve Controversial Triple Lock Reforms  Tributes Paid to Galway Builder Behind Galway Bay FM's Transformation  Katie Taylor joins us in studio ahead of her Croke Park fight   10am-11am Galway United ‘Aggrieved’ as Home Match Forced to Cork  Garda Slot   Padraig Mac An Iomaire Elected Cathaoirleach of Connemara District  Geraldine Donohue Elected Cathaoirleach of Loughrea-Gort/Kinvara District    Galway Woman Breaks Silence on Life Inside Jehovah’s Witnesses in New Memoir  11am-12pm Volunteers Sought Across Galway for Hospice Sunflower Days  Evergreen slot   MUSIC MORNINGS - CILLIAN COLMAN

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Parents Warned Over Baby Sleep Pillows After Safety Alert  Eight More Sets of Infant Remains Recovered at Tuam Mother and Baby Home Site  Connemara Councillor Condemns Planned Visit of King Charles to Ireland 10am-11am Ballinasloe Among Ireland’s Cleanest Towns as Galway Areas Show Mixed Results in Litter Survey Ukraine Accuses Russia of Drone Strike Near Chornobyl Nuclear Facility  Ability West Expands Respite Services as New Inclusive Summer Camps Announced  11am-12pm Monday Deep Dive Panel - GAA special   Sports review

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Ring Road Legal Challenge Sparks Fresh Calls for Talks with Homeowners  Major Breakthrough in Ambulance Pay Dispute as SIPTU Recommends Deal  Councillors Demand Action After Homeless Man Forced to Sleep Rough  10am-11am EU Takes Ireland to Court Over Peat-Cutting Enforcement    AI Firm Calls for Global Pause on Advanced Artificial Intelligence Development   New Dance Production Brings the Story of the Corrib to Life  11am-12pm GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL - Dunguaire Castle and homelessness   Sports preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Multi-Million Euro Fit-Out Begins at Galway City Council’s New HQ  Childcare Fee Caps Cut as Government Announces New Cost Limits  Campaign Launched to Reopen Dunguaire Castle as Tourism Concerns Grow  10am-11am Heart Surgery Disruption Feared as Cardiac Specialists Plan Strike  Public Can Now Raise ATM and Cash Access Concerns Directly with Central Bank  Galway Researchers Seek MS Patients for Cognitive Health Trial  11am-12pm Celebrating Ireland’s Literary Giants at the Mick Lally Theatre  John Morley is Taking the Plunge for Cancer Care West  MUSIC MORNINGS - Seán O’Flynn

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  More Than 145,000 Students Begin State Exams Today  Can Galway’s Ring Road Survive Another Legal Challenge?  Could travelling abroad be the answer to Ireland’s hospital waiting list crisis?  10am-11am Irish Gaza Activist Describes ‘Torture’ After Israeli Interception  Calls Grow for UNESCO Recognition of the Galway Hooker  €12 Million Boost for Major Galway City Museum Expansion  11am-12pm Financial Advice   Gúna Nua Brings Time-Twisting Family Drama to Galway  Galway Composer Makes Irish Music History with International Honour  Voice UK finalist bring adele tribute concert to town hall

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Fresh Legal Challenge Threatens Galway Ring Road Project    Conradh na Gaeilge Criticises Government Over Gaeltacht Housing Powers   Pharmacists Urge Students to Protect Health and Wellbeing Ahead of Exam Season 10am-11am  GAA Star Sean Fitzgerald Brings West of Ireland Charm to Love Island  Galway Woman Takes on HYROX Challenge to Support Cousin’s Cancer Fight  Garda slot   Galway Groups Among Medal Winners at Bloom Festival  11am-12pm Theatre Collective Brings Absurdist Double-Bill to the Stage  SPORTS REVIEW   Music Mornings - Clada

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo - Galway local manages response for Trócaire  Galway to Host Major European Political Gathering Led by MEP Maria Walsh Celebrated Galway Choir Cois Cladaigh Announces New Artistic Director  10am-11am Drinkaware Warns of ‘Morning After’ Drink-Driving Risks Ahead of Bank Holiday Weekend Galway Volunteer Highlights Importance of HUGG Support Services for Families Bereaved by Suicide Galway Business Leaders Invited to AI Breakfast Briefing at PorterShed MS Journeys: A glimpse into life with MS from Galway's Katie O’Loughlin - World MS Day 2026 on 30th May 11am-12pm Galway thoughts panel – discusses central bank study on government housing targets and the Galway Transport Strategy  Weekend Sports preview    Galway Talks Galway Talks with John Morley is the flagship show on Galway Bay FM and broadcasts Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm and is the most popular talk show in the Galway region. The current affairs show features a mix of breaking news, human interest stories, sport, entertainment, history and live music. From local and national politics to community issues, voices from across the county and beyond discuss and debate the major events affecting Galway, the country and the world. There’s a lighter side too as we feature the stories of local characters, the talent of Galway’s arts scene and debate the county’s many sporting achievements. To listen back to previous shows see here.  Meanwhile. Galway Bay FM News provides trusted, comprehensive coverage and analysis of local, national, and international stories. Tune in every hour, Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, with breakfast updates at 7:30 and 8:30. Catch the multi-award-winning FYI Galway from 5pm for all your news and sport, along with traffic and business information. And if its sport you're after -Listen live to Galway Bay FM Sport on the hour from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. For all your local, national and international sports commentaries, fixtures and results check out Over the Line on Fridays from 7pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday Sports from 1pm – 6pm and Mondays from 8pm to 10pm.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Work Resumes on Long-Delayed Galway Transport Strategy Review  Sonas Warns Toxic Online Misogyny is Influencing Young Boys in Irish Homes  Turloughmore GAA Launches 24-Hour ‘CamánAthon’ to Fundraise for New Pitch Development  10am-11am ‘1 in 1000’ Mini Marathon Campaign Marks 15 Years Supporting Families Living with Cystic Fibrosis  Forestry Owners Across Galway Invited to Windblow Support Meeting After Storm Eowyn Damage  Financial Advice with Dave McCarthy  11am-12pm Tirellan National School Celebrates 40 Years At The Heart Of The Community  Artists From Around The World Set To Descend On Kinvara For Major Outdoor Painting Festival  MUSIC MORNINGS – The Evergreen Brothers

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  EPA Warns Ireland Set to Miss 2030 Climate Targets Despite Emissions Progress  Galway East Parents Raise Concerns Over Lack Of School Bus To Coláiste Bhaile Chláir  Galway Campaigners Call For Free Shingles Vaccine For Over-65s  10am-11am Iranian human rights group accuses Government of helping  “normalise” relations with regime in Tehran after the accreditation of Iran’s ambassador went ahead this month.  MOTORS  Athenry to Host First Ever Irish Traveller Pride Event During National Celebration Week  Orchard Fostering to Hold Tuam Information Evening for Prospective Foster Carers  11am-12pm Burren Archaeology Festival Returns with Ancient Discoveries, Castle Tours And Family Fun  Flying Sardines And Backstage Chaos As KATS Bring Noises Off To Galway  Croí Charity Cycle Returns To Galway For 32nd Year

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  HSE To Begin Feasibility Study On Future Of Toghermore Campus In Tuam Cabinet considers ban on import of goods from occupied territories  10am-11am Ireland ends deployment as UN Security Council fails to renew mandate on Mediterranean mission Uachtarán na hÉireann, Catherine Connolly Guest of Honour at Gradam Awards as Minister for the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD announces Just Art It as Overall Winner     11am-12pm TWO-O'Connors Bar -  an immersive drama, set in the famous O Connors Bar, Salthill  Evergreen Health segment  Galway Artist Johnluke Releases New Single ‘Nervous’ Galway Talks Galway Talks with John Morley is the flagship show on Galway Bay FM and broadcasts Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm and is the most popular talk show in the Galway region. The current affairs show features a mix of breaking news, human interest stories, sport, entertainment, history and live music. From local and national politics to community issues, voices from across the county and beyond discuss and debate the major events affecting Galway, the country and the world. There’s a lighter side too as we feature the stories of local characters, the talent of Galway’s arts scene and debate the county’s many sporting achievements. To listen back to previous shows see here.  Meanwhile. Galway Bay FM News provides trusted, comprehensive coverage and analysis of local, national, and international stories. Tune in every hour, Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, with breakfast updates at 7:30 and 8:30. Catch the multi-award-winning FYI Galway from 5pm for all your news and sport, along with traffic and business information. And if its sport you're after -Listen live to Galway Bay FM Sport on the hour from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. For all your local, national and international sports commentaries, fixtures and results check out Over the Line on Fridays from 7pm to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday Sports from 1pm – 6pm and Mondays from 8pm to 10pm. Download the Galway Bay FM app to get the latest stories on the go and stay connected on Facebook, Instagram and X

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Moycullen’s Séan Kyne elected in Galway West for Fine Gael  Keeping Irish Alive in Our Community: An Bruach Thoir Invites Public to Gaeltacht Language Meeting  Seeds, Sex and Seagulls: Barcelona’s Pigeon Plan Raises Questions  10am-11am Calls Grow To Scrap Rural Housing Restrictions As New Report Says Thousands More Homes Could Be Built  HIQA publishes scoping review of evidence on shingles vaccination and reduced dementia risk  Bell X1 join us to talk about their Galway International Arts Festival gig, the passing of Glenn Keating and their new album  11am-12pm Monday Panel – Bye-Election Review  Sports Review

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Ground breaking study reveals scale and hospital impact of life limiting conditions among children and youths in Ireland  Galway Author Gráinne O’Brien Wins Major Prize at Children’s Books Ireland Awards  Countdown Underway to Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2026   10am-11am One in Four Charities Fear Services Cannot Continue   “Can You Beat The Chaser?” fundraiser takes over Tuam later   New Book Reveals Full Story of Alleged Fraudster Samantha Cookes and her Galway Connections  11am-12pm Galway Thoughts Panel - “The Summer Ahead: What’s in Store for Galway?” Sports Preview with Ollie Turner, Galway welcomes Kildare to Pearse in All Ireland opener

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  MEP Ciaran Mulooley Elected to European Parliament Agriculture and Rural Development Committee  Electoral Commission Urges Galway West Voters to Understand Voting System Ahead of Friday Poll  University of Galway to Host Major European Disability Congress and Inclusion Campaign  10am-11am Childcare Providers Warn Government Plans Could Impact Services and Staffing  Galway Sisters Help Fund Second Scalp Cooling System for Cancer Patients in Sligo  Loughrea Biodiversity Festival and BioBlitz Gets Underway This Evening  11am-12pm Award-Winning Play Poison to Receive Irish Premiere in Galway  New Report Highlights Rapid Growth of Creative Tech Sector Across the West  Music Mornings – Lily McMahon

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Exclusive Interview with Medtronic's VP of Patient Care Solutions about major Jobs Announcement  Government Brings Forward New Laws to Crack Down on Puppy Farms  ‘Aisling’ Authors Launch New Novel With Exclusive Edition at Kennys Bookshop  10am-11am Galway West By-Election Set to Test Government and Left-Wing Momentum  Galway Sees Highest Rent Inflation in State as Average City Apartment Tops €2,290  Galway Family Shares Story of 20 Extra Years Thanks to Organ Donation     New Report Says Galway and West Could Benefit More From Stronger Diaspora Links  11am-12pm All-island charity CRY Ireland announces Galway native as trustee  Galway Horse Connects Fundraiser Event last night  Marc Roberts brings the Feel Good Factor to Galway’s Town Hall Theatre

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Galway Activists Detained After Israeli Forces Intercept Gaza Aid Flotilla  EPA finds almost six out of ten septic tanks fail inspection, putting drinking water wells and rivers at risk  From Tragedy to Hope: Galway Family Speaks Out on Organ Donation  10am-11am Advocacy groups want reform of the Nursing Home discharge process  €3.25m in additional Government support to advance Galway Regional Aquatic Project  Galway's Green Earth Organics Marks 20 Years In Business With The Announcement Of New Sustainability Festival  GARDA SLOT  Shearfest Returns to Moycullen for 2026   11am-12pm Galway Social Enterprise Horses Connect to Host Awareness and Fundraiser Evening  Financial abuse awareness campaign launched  MUSIC MORNINGS – Niall Teague

Galway West By-Election Debate OPENING STATEMENTS ORDER -  Helen Ogbu – Labour Noel Thomas – Independent Ireland Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich – Social Democrats Seán Kyne – Fine Gael Sheila Garrity – Independent AJ Cahill – Irish People Party Mark Lohan – Sinn Féin Néill Bairéad - Independent Mike Cubbard – Independent Niall Murphy – Green Party Denman Rooke – People Before Profit Orla Nugent – Aontú Thomas Welby – Independent Cillian Keane – Fianna Fáil Michael Ryan – Independent John O’Leary – Independent NOT IN ATTENDENCE TONIGHT IS PATRICK FEENEY INDEPENDENT

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  More Than 1,000 Domestic Abuse Incidents Reported Every Week Labour Court Talks Aim to Prevent Further Ambulance Strikes Protest Held Over Uncertain Future of Galway’s Pálás Cinema Over 20 Million Vapes Not Recycled in Ireland Last Year 10am-11am Frustration Grows Over Delay to State Apology for Thalidomide Survivors Shane Ross Lifts the Lid on RTÉ Scandals in New Book Galway Woman Shares IBD Story Ahead of World Awareness Day 11am-12pm MONDAY PANEL - Galway West By-Election Sports Preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Charlie McGettigan Backs Eurovision Solidarity Call for Palestine    Bertie Ahern Remarks on Africans and Immigration Spark Backlash    THAT LAD NEEDS A HOBBY     10am-11am Tempers Flare Over Galway’s Oats Spreading Saga    Ivana Bacik Joins Helen Ogbu in Galway West Election Push    Claregalway Set to Host One of Galway’s Biggest Fleadhs Yet    11am-12pm GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL - Galway West By-Election: The Final Countdown    Sports preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Boost for Gaeltacht Families Hosting Irish College Students    Students’ Union Calls for Boycott of University Alumni Awards    Revenue Confirms Property Tax for Garden Modular Homes   10am-11am Anger in Galway Over Lifebuoy Thefts Along River Corrib    Galway Couple Join Garron Noone on Ambulance Mission to Uganda    11am-12pm National Famine Commemoration to Take Place in Portumna  Yoga for Galway- Community Yoga and more sponsored by Galway City Council

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Shots Fired and Cars Torched in Athenry Incident  Proposal For Muslim Burial Space At Tuam Cemetery Discussed By Councillors  Concern In Doughiska Over New Telecom Mast Beside Schools  10am-11am Renmore Residents Raise Fresh Concerns Over Rat Running Ahead of Meeting With City Council    Motoring   11am-12pm Financial Advice   Ask the dentist   New Campaign Encourages Irish Adults to Plan Ahead for Future Decision-Making    From the Great Blasket to the Bookshelves: Lesley Bond Shares Her Extraordinary Island Story

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley :  9am-10am  Calls For Urgent Reform As Ireland Ranked Among Slowest In Europe For Access To Rare Disease Drugs  Concerns Raised Over €128 Million Defence Helicopter Purchase  Majority of People in Galway/Ireland Unprepared For Retirement Despite High Levels of Financial Confidence  10am-11am  Ambulance Delays Expected As NAS Staff Begin Industrial Action  Illegal Tobacco Trade In Ireland Now Worth €845 Million, Retailers Warn  St. Columbas CU Launch Free Tax Clinics we hear from Paul Conroy  11am-12pm  Monday Panel - Campaign Group Accuses Government Of Ignoring UHG Infrastructure Crisis  Sports Review

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley :  9am-10am  Sinn Féin Targets Galway West Gain as leader canvasses the constiuency – Mary Lou MacDonald Ballinasloe Cllr. Welcomes Progress at Portiuncula But Says Full Restoration Must Remain Priority GALWAY AT WORK - Galway Atlantaquaria 10am-11am  Jobs Expo Returns to Galway with Hundreds of Career Opportunities on Offer Galway Vigil During Darkness Into Light to Remember Loved Ones Lost To Suicide BAFTA-Winning Poet Henry Normal and Jan Brierton Bring New Spoken-Word Tour to Galway 11am-12pm  GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL - Seán Kyne, Dr. Sheila Garrity, Mike Cubbard – Nuclear / Public Childcare Sports Preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley :  9am-10am  Tech Giants Face Questions Over Child Safety Online  Parents Urged to Beat School Transport Deadline - Minister Michael Moynihan joins us  HSE Moves to Curb Hiring and Overtime Amid €250 Million Overspend   10am-11am  Renewed Calls for Free Hospital Parking for Patients    Ireland Has Highest Electricity Prices in the EU    Public Meeting in Galway to Debate Neutrality and the Triple Lock   11am-12pm  Galway International Arts Festival Unveils Massive 2026 Programme  Galway Film Series to Celebrate Women Who Changed History   MUSIC MORNINGS - LEON STAX EQUATION

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley :  9am-10am  Calls Grow for State-Run Childcare System in Ireland    Pressure Mounts for Ireland-US Driving Licence Deal  CAO Change of Mind Opens for Leaving Cert Students    10am-11am Cruise Ship Linked to Deadly Virus Outbreak Set for Canary Islands    Future College Fee Cuts Under Threat Amid Government Overspend    Galway West By-Election Under Spotlight at Political Podcast Event   11am-12pm  Financial advice   Women in Business Networks Unite for Major Tuam Event    Culture corner - Blas na Bealtaine Festival Celebrates Galway’s Food Scene

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Dáil to Debate Lifting Ireland’s Ban on Nuclear Energy    Business man on ballot for BOTH Dublin and Galway by-elections    Powerful Human Rights Documentary Screening in Galway    10am-11am PhD Researcher Refuses to Accept Degree from University of Galway While Aboard Gaza Flotilla   GARDA SLOT   Two Irish Among Passengers as Virus Outbreak Hits Cruise Ship   Call Out for ‘Bish’ Past Pupils Ahead of 60-Year Reunion    11am-12pm SPORTS PREVIEW  Holly Cairns visits Galway Ahead of By-Election    MUSIC MORNINGS - New amateur musical society for South Galway

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Galway Bay FM has a BIG announcement     Call for Higher Taxes on Alcohol and Junk Food   Galway Man to Walk 4,500km Across US for Spinal Injury Charity    Pop-Up Shop in Eyre Square to Get Galway Voters Registered    10am-11am Unions Mark May Day with Cost-of-Living Warning    Our new and improved History Talks segment   CLADA join us live in studio   11am-12pm Galway Thoughts panel  Sports preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Galway Councillor Resigns from Sinn Féin to Sit as Independent   Galway Flood Defence Costs Jump to €80 Million with Completion Delayed    Darkness Into Light Walks Return Across Galway for Mental Health Awareness  10am-11am Fuel Supports for Farmers by June as Government Rules Out Mini-Budget  Europe Warming Twice as Fast as Global Average, Report Finds  New Book Explores Life of Countess of Clanricarde  11am-12pm CULTURE CORNER - Classic Comedy Blithe Spirit Comes to Galway Stage  Music Mornings - Steven Sharpe

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Major Upgrade Works to Begin at Oranmore Train Station    Concerns Over Rat Sightings in Galway’s Westend    We hear all about Oranmore’s Momentum festival  10am-11am Gaeltacht Housing Crisis Raised Ahead of Galway West By-Election    Motoring with Gerry Murphy live from France   Galway Mum to Share Cancer Story at Charity Wellness Brunch This Weekend     11am-12pm Financial Advice   ‘The Tightrope Walker’ Comes to Galway Theatre Festival

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley  9am-10am  Government to End Private Contracts for Ukrainian Accommodation    Call for Ireland to Join Legal Challenge Against Mercosur Trade Deal    One in Three Irish Adults Hit by Fraud, Central Bank Warns    10am-11am Push for ‘No Wait’ Toilet Access Cards for People with Chronic Illnesses    Plans to Ease Mortgage Access for Cancer Survivors Under ‘Right to Be Forgotten’    Galway Entrepreneur Launches First Irish Luxury Brands Group    Datavant Opens New Global R&D Centre in Galway    10am-11am 1926 Census Goes Online as New Book Explores Ireland’s Past    Evergreen Music Mornings - Tracy Bruen

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Call for Survivor-Led Council to Shape Policy on Gender-Based Violence Connolly Says Confidence Must Be Rebuilt as Fianna Fáil Faces By-Election Struggles Applications Open for Summer Trading at St Nicholas’ Market 10am-11am Trump Survives Third Assassination Attempt After Armed Incident at Washington Gala Call for Regional Transport Office to Boost Galway Projects New Ballybane Tidy Towns Committee to Launch 11am-12pm Monday Deep Dive panel Sports Preview

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  14 Galway Children With Severe Dyslexia Left Without School Places   Fears for Galway Landmark as Browne Doorway ‘Melts’ Amid Heritage Push   Galway Communities Urged to ‘Move Every Day in May’ for Heart Health   10am-11am Families Urge Government to Change Compensation System for Catastrophic Injuries   Calls for Urgent Action as Failures in Child Care System Exposed   Popular Galway market announces return to city this week   11am-12pm Galway Thoughts Panel   Sports Preview