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Aug 20, 2025 • 1h 57min
Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday August 20th
Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:
9am-10am
We’re Live from the Connemara Pony Show
We’ll be hear about all of the events taking place as they mark 100 Years of the Show and speak to the Breeder & owner of the 2023 Supreme Champion Pony
School secretaries and caretakers to go on strike later this month
Hospital beds down 66% in Clifden
10am-11am
Restaurants Association of Ireland repeats call for return of 9% VAT rate
Féile John Ford Brings Hollywood Legend Home to Connemara
11am-12pm
Financial advice with Dave McCarthy
MEP and former champion jockey Nina Carberry joins us

Aug 19, 2025 • 2h 3min
Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett Tuesday August 19th
Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett:
9am-10am
Galway Gardai’s Chief Superintendent discusses the prevalent trends in the latest divisional crime figures
Why local Fine Gael Cllrs will vote on party lines when it comes to choosing a new presidential nominee
10am-11am
As driving test waiting times reduce, Galway’s Junior transport Minister warns learner permit renewals will be phased out
How two Galway friends are taking on a series of fundraising challenges to give back to the charity that is supporting a very special young Galway girl.
Galway Libraries showcase their best this Heritage Week
11am-12pm
Why Galway’s RNLI are looking for your support
Helen Mannion from Evergreen will be answering all of your well being questions
And for Tuesday’s Music Morning- All Ireland Under 12 lilting champion Oranmore’s Amelia McNean and her teacher Mary Murray will be joining

Aug 18, 2025 • 2h 1min
Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett Monday August 18th
Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett:
9am-10am
Portiuncula Maternity Alliance Public Rally sees over 2000 people turn out in Ballinasloe
10am-11am
We speak to Galway West Independent TD Catherine Connolly – currently the only nominated candidate in the presidential election
Bidding for a business success- We hear from Galway award winners ahead of the Network Ireland national awards
11am-12pm
Our Galway Great today is Bridie Hogan Hackett who Bohermore residents will know of Hogans bar
And we’ll take a look back at all the weekend’s sporting action in our Monday sports review

Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 56min
Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett Friday August 15th
Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett
9am-10am
Portiuncula Maternity Alliance Public Rally aims to rachet up pressure over hospital downgrading
We have a look ahead to what’s being dubbed as Oasis weekend as 160,000 fans head to Croke Park
While the Dublin event has been cancelled due to fears over recent racist attack, Galway’s India Day celebrations take place this weekend in the City
10am-11am
What's at stake for Europe at the Trump-Putin Alaska summit on Ukraine?
The ASTI says the Government is failing to make a dent in the teacher recruitment and retention crisis -
With Galway’s Catherine Connolly now the only nominated presidential candidate – what could happen next?
11am-12pm
Galway Thoughts panel with Dave O'Connell and Sarah Grealish
Sports preview

Aug 14, 2025 • 1h 55min
Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett Thursday August 14th
Today on Galway Talks with Sally-Ann Barrett
9am-10am
IFA hits out at the CCPC, which it says blames farmers for rising grocery prices
Why are Irish holidaymakers committed to summer breaks abroad, despite soaring temperatures across Europe
88% of kids in Ireland crave family connection during mealtimes - but phones and TV are getting in the way
10am-11am
'Biosecurity alert' after Asian hornet captured in Cork - How could it affect Irish Bees? A Galway beekepper details the threat
Connacht Tribune Headlines
Galway Watersports groups say they have been left in the dark over Silverstrand "ban"
Mannions from across the world prepare to reunite in Menlough this weekend
11am-12pm
Culture Corner - new exhibition dives into the history of Lough Corrib
Tuam legend’s film part of heritage week screening
Music Mornings - Aisling Fuller

Aug 13, 2025 • 1h 60min
Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday August 13th
Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:
9am-10am
Sinn Féin seeks urgent meeting after first president without Irish appointed to University of Galway in over 100 years
President Higgins condemns 'despicable' attacks on Indian community
Rise in e-scooter crashes sparks brain injury warning
The Perseid meteor shower peaks overnight and today, making it the best time for stargazers to view the celestial fireworks
10am-11am
A pub closes every three-and-a-half days in Ireland as industry seeks Budget 2026 cuts
Motoring slot
Historical Entertainer Paddy Cullivan brings his play – The murder of Michael Collins – to Galway
11am-12pm
Financial advice with Dave McCarthy
Calls for a dedicated arts section as part of RTÉ’s Six One News
History Talks - Ross Errilly Friary Tours Launches New Guided Experience for Visitors in Headford

Aug 12, 2025 • 2h 8min
Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday August 12th
Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:
9am-10am
Plans proposed to charge asylum-seekers with jobs for accommodation
Calls for end to extra costs for motorists paying tax in instalments
We hear about Mary’s Meals walk from limerick to knock shrine as they pass through Galway
10am-11am
All-Ireland winning Galway Camogie team's homecoming
Calls for a new offence of vehicular manslaughter to replace dangerous driving offences
Heatwave conditions possible as temperatures rise
11am-12pm
Galway buskers band together to raise money for Motor Neuron Disease
SamePage Theatre to bring Oscar Wilde classic to Mick Lally
Music Mornings – Brendan McHugh

Aug 11, 2025 • 2h 4min
Galway Talks with John Morley Monday August 11th
Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:
9am-10am
Captain fantastic Carrie Dolan holds nerve to seal All-Ireland title for Galway stopping Cork’s bid for 3-in-a-row
10am-11am
Ministers ordered councils to dezone housing land 25 times in last three years
Salthill-native Senator calls for politicians' allowances to be restored to 'pre-crash levels'
Tánaiste to meet the Irish/India Council to discuss recent attacks on Indian people living here
11am-12pm
Galway Great - Tomas Rua Mac Con Iomaire
Sports Review

Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 23min
Morley's Mouthfuls - This week on Galway Talks
Morley's Mouthfuls
Over 250 people gathered in Ballinasloe on Tuesday night demanded that there will be no downgrade of the Portiuncula University Hospital in the town.
The newly formed Portiuncula Maternity Alliance has set out their demands and a large community mobilisation has begun despite the fact that this all unfolded after an August Bank Holiday weekend.
The contention from health officials and Government politicians is that the removal of some high risk pregnancies from the hospital follows clinical advice and recommendations.
However, the newly formed group, which saw medical professionals, the INMO and affected mothers, give testimony and views on the night questioned who gave this recommendation and why? The called for a fully independent review and also queried why the Ballinasloe facility was singled out when other hospitals have similar if not worse outcomes.
Echoes from the past like Roscommon Hospital and St Brigid’s Campus were brought up on the night and there was a real sense that the town feared losing this longstanding hospital which was described by one woman on the night as the ‘heartbeat’ of the town.
A rally will take place next Saturday in the town, people continue to sign the groups’ petition and as time goes on, one would ultimately expect that the completed petition will find its way up to Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill’s desk.
Many also highlighted on the night that it was more investment the hospital needed, not a removal of services and it will be interesting to see whether there will be investment forthcoming from the Government in Budget 2026 in the autumn.
Student accommodation is continuing to be a problem year in year out and with the academic year fast approaching a plea for help has been issued from the ATU Student’s Union. They are calling on homeowners with spare room to sign up to the Rent A Room scheme.
There is also concerns as to tenants rights when it come to accommodation as the warning signs for scams are sent out as the mad scramble for rooms ensues over the next month. Again investment is needed quickly and it will be interesting to see if changes made by government on rents will see investors build enough accommodation quickly enough to tackle the demand out there in the market.
No doubt we will be following up on these stories and more on Galway Talks this coming Monday where our Galway Great after 11am is Tomás Rua Mac Con Iomaire.
The Best of Galway Talks broadcast on weekends between 7-8am.

Aug 8, 2025 • 1h 60min
Galway Talks with John Morley Friday August 8th
Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:
9am-10am
Pressure mounts on Galway City Council to address pedestrian safety in one of city’s busiest areas
Global Creator from Galway Launches Premium PR Agency - and she’s only 17
We look ahead to this year’s All Ireland Camogie Senior Final
10am-11am
Shock in farming circles at EU Commission proposals to stop support payments to OAPs
New Galway AI product to go live in Croke Park this Sunday
Esker Festival Orchestra Choir comes to Saint Nicholas’ church
11am-12pm
Galway Thoughts Panel - Anne Rabbitte and Pete Roche
Sports preview