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Latest episodes

Jul 10, 2025 • 2h 1min
Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday July 10th
On today's show:
9am-10am
'High risk' pregnancy antenatal care to be moved from PUH
HSE publishes tenders for long awaited new ambulance bay for Connemara
SANATORIUM to Premiere at Galway Film Fleadh
10am-11am
'Notable reductions' in graduate hiring due to AI
Connacht Tribune Headlines
Targeted investment needed in post office network to prevent closures across Galway
POWERING PROSPERITY - offshore wind
11am-12pm
Culture Corner – We speak to the head of production of the Galway International Arts Festival
Pet Corner
Music Mornings - Groev

7 snips
Jul 9, 2025 • 2h 4min
Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday July 9th
Dave McCarthy discusses proactive financial planning and the importance of tackling challenges early. Cathy Connolly shares insights on the new Galway Rape Crisis Centre and the urgent need for improved cancer care to reduce avoidable deaths. Patrick Bergin reflects on his film 'The Captain' and storytelling's role in healing. Avril Power highlights disparities in cancer treatment in Ireland. Anthony Skeffington talks about water conservation efforts, while Tomás MacConmara discusses preserving Galway's oral history. Al Murray promotes his comedy show, adding a touch of humor to the mix.

Jul 8, 2025 • 2h 1min
Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday July 8th
Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:
9am-10am
40% of parents have had to borrow money to provide their children with essentials
Tuam Mother and Baby Home excavation to begin next week
21st Westside Arts Festival to get underway this morning
10am-11am
Government told to conserve sites or species to retain nitrates derogation
Vote of no confidence of Von der Leyen to take place this week
The Assassination Of Michael D Higgins to premiere at Galway Film Fleadh
11am-12pm
South Galway Bay Music Festival 2025 to kick off this weekend
Evergreen with Helen Mannion
Music Morning - New Irish harp to be launched in Galway this week

Jul 7, 2025 • 2h 4min
Galway Talks with John Morley Monday July 7th
Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:
9am-10am
Galway property prices rise by €20,000 in Q2
Galway Students’ Union says Government’s student fees decision will ‘price people out of education’
Europe’s heatwave could spread to Ireland as early as this week
10am-11am
Connemara Ambulance Group slams delays over ambulance base
More empty council houses than homeless people in Galway County
We hear about a new novel from a Galway City local
11am-12pm
Galway Great - Joe Grogan
Sports review

Jul 4, 2025 • 2h 1min
Community Matters - Inis Meáin
Today on Community Matters: Inis Meáin -
9am-10am
Locals tell us their favourite memories of living on the island
Current affairs with Mairead Ní Fhartharta and Paddy O'Foghlu
History with Máirín Mhéiní
10am-11am
We’ll be talking about Aran knits with Tarlach De Blacam
City Tribune Headlines
Aedín Ní Thiarnaigh talks us through the wildflowers blooming on the island
11am-12pm
Sport with Collette Blackmore, Lorcan O'Curraoin and Padraic Ruairi Beag
Live Music
Helen Brown and her family help us round off the show

Jul 3, 2025 • 1h 58min
Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday July 3rd
Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:
9am-10am
Cost of settling motor insurance claims increased 23% in the first half of 2024
170 Ryanair flights cancelled because of French strike – we hear what to do if you’re affected
We speak to the star of SunPhlower which will have its world premier at the Galway Film Fleadh
10am-11am
RAI claim Further closures and jobs losses on the cards if VAT not reduced for food-led hospitality
Financial advice with dave mccarthy
Powering Prosperity - we’ll discuss discuss district energy with Pauline O Reilly
11am-12pm
Culture Corner - historic re-enactment of Alcock and Brown’s epic flight in Clifden
Sports preview
Music Morning - Galway singer-songwriter Si Noble

Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 57min
Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday July 2nd
On today's show:
9am-10am
20,000 people in Co Galway affected by boil water notice or restrictions in 2024
Demonstration to take place in Eyre Square against recent changes to rental law
Four-day working week under debate at union conference
10am-11am
Proposed Galway City West Primary Care Centre ‘fully signed off’
Motoring Slot
Connemara Pony Show celebrates its 100th annual Clifden extravaganza
11am-12pm
We speak to Sile Seoige as Vhi 360 Health Centre opens in Galway
History Talks - Art exhibition looks at Ireland’s relationship with holy wells

Jul 1, 2025 • 2h 4min
Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday July 1st
Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:
9am-10am
Galway local authorities met less than 14% of own build social housing targets 2022-2024
Calls to reverse decision to hike student contribution charge
10am-11am
€3.2bn plan to woo microchip giants to Galway revealed
Government called on to extend smoking ban to public places
Garda Slot Ballinasloe
Flood Relief Scheme to Enter Planning Stage in 2026
11am-12pm
McSwiggan’s to host a wake as part of the Galway Film Fleadh
Galway based charity the Irish Pilgrimage Trust change their name
Music Mornings - John Forde

Jun 30, 2025 • 2h 7min
Galway Talks with John Morley Monday June 30th
Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:
9am-10am
Call for more survivors of mother and bay homes to come under the redress scheme
Health Minister pinpoints Galway as one area at risk of GP care blackspots
Two dead sea birds washed up on beaches in Galway and Kerry test positive for bird flu
10am-11am
Calls for rural Galway train station which featured in ‘The Quiet Man’ to be part of Western Rail Corridor plans
MEP Maria Walsh attends banned Budapest Pride march
We speak to Fiona Kelly of ATU ahead of the CAO Change of Mind deadline
We hear about and Sunny Jacobs and Peter Pringle documentary making its world premier at the Film Fleadh
11am-12pm
Galway Greats - Rita Gilligan
Sports Review

Jun 27, 2025 • 2h 49min
Galway Talks with John Morley Friday June 27th
Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:
9am-10am
Appeal against Warwick site nursing home fails
Questions raised over garda training in dealing with domestic abuse cases
Homes not Holiday Lets demonstration to take place in Galway
10am-11am
Galway hedge growth leaves drivers’ sightlines restricted
Step forward for construction of major new STEM building at ATU Galway
City Tribune Headlines
VAT rate for small businesses to be permanently cut in Budget
My Culture My Heritage event to take place in Tuam
11am-12pm
Galway Thought panel
Sports preview