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Today on Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 15th October 2025) 9am-10am Public consultation launched on development of CAMHS standards  Mistake for Greens to back Connolly - former party Chair  Works begin at Connemara Ambulance base   New national supercomputer CASPIr to be operated by University of Galway   10am-11am No bus service for annaghdown/headford students suddenly  Call for national strategy on sudden unexplained death in epilepsy  Minister O’Donovan can put Prime Time support into action by letting Comedy Bill proceed to committee – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD  Féileacáin Wave of Light 2025 - we speak to a bereaved parent   11am-12pm Making It Up As You Go Along: A Children’s Guide to Writing Stories  ASK THE DENTIST   Doireann Ní Ghlacáin Announces Debut Solo Tour Studies on the Cailleach

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 9am-10am Study finds early menopause is associated with increased risk of dementia   Unanimous concern over Galway flood response as no funding set aside in Connemara draft budget   Former RTÉ Western Editor Jim Fahy to be remembered at book launch   10am-11am Trump declares peace in Gaza  Quality of surface water continues to decline, says EPA   Galway hairstylist wins big in London Competition   11am-12pm We speak to Laureate na nog patricia forde about her new book   Evergreen slot   Music Morning - Irish harpist Úna Ní Fhlannagáin 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Families gather in Tuam calling for intervention to prevent their  childcare facility closing due to fire safety works costing €1.2m   City council in limbo over €60m loan to fit out new HQ, as councillors raise questions over purchase   Update after Maam Valley left with no coverage since July    10am-11am Over 100 Galway properties investigated as suspected illegal short-term lets since 2023   We speak to a Galway man about his journey living with psychosis  We learn  how parents can help Children Build Emotional Resilience Through Play and Storytelling  11am-12pm Galway Greats - Billy Comer   Sports Review 

All eyes are on the Middle East as a truce was reached between Israel and Palestine. Galway has a special connection to the conflict this week as Sarah Clancy, an activist in the Global Sumud Flotilla, returned home. She recounted the horrific ordeal she and other activists went through to us on Galway Talks. ​We also looked at electricity, phone connectivity, and internet coverage this week. The Maam Valley has had patchy connectivity over the past few weeks and months. We went out there and spoke to Regina Keane of Keane's shop and Bar in Maam, but also to some of the locals, some of whom are relying on cellar conectivity to get a kidney transplant and other medical appointments. They explained their frustration about the infrastructure in the Maam Valley and Connemara. ​The Budget was also a big topic this week, and the political parties went head-to-head as to whether it was a good budget or a bad budget. The government have said that this is a budget that will be good for the economy, while the opposition asks what is in it for middle-class, working people. We had many debates during the week, and one of those was with Senator Anne Rabbitte of Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin Deputy Mairead Farrell. They went through the pros and cons of Budget 2026. ​Now, Claddagh Watch have been hitting out this week at the loss of their flags. Nearly a month ago, they were taken from O'Brien's Bridge on Chilean Independence Day and have yet to be returned. It is a big cost to the organisation themselves, but also a serious issue for people who may be getting into difficulty on the waterways around Galway. Arthur Carr, their founder, described their frustration and called for people to return the flags to them. ​Parking was again a big issue in the city this week, and Councillor Niall McNelis has told us that from this week, they will be erecting better signage to tell people what people need to do to pay for parking in Galway City. ​Finally, a Mullagh woman will be climbing Mera Peak to raise much-needed funds for the Galway branch of Parkinson's Ireland. She recounted one amazing story whereby she saved one of her friend's lives on a hike.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Maam Valley locals without broadband and phone coverage since July   10am-11am President Higgins unveils new commemorative benches in Eyre Square  Huge funding to be announced for Gort   11am-12pm Galway Thoughts panel   Sports preview 

Galway resident and Salthill poet Sarah Clancy was among the Global Sumud Flotilla activists who returned from an Israeli detention camp this week.  In an exclusive interview with Galway Talks she shares how she and her crewmates were treated following their apprehension.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  We speak to Salthill poet Sarah Clancy on returning home after Israeli detention   Claddagh Watch flags go missing from O’Brien’s Bridge   10am-11am Half of Galway parents indifferent to teen drinking  Galway property prices rise by €30,000 in one year  Connacht Tribune Headlines   Living with Loss information night to take place in Galway City   11am-12pm Culture Corner - Baboro  Pet corner  Music Mornings - Orla Ní Fhinneadha appointed University of Galway Sean-Nós Singer-in-Residence 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am We talk all things budget   Motorists to pay 2.5 cents more per litre because of higher carbon tax   Health budget increase will not meet the needs of a growing population and this budget fails to invest in our future   Introduction of new minimum wage will lead to many business closures   10am-11am Calls to stop plans for construction eight industrial-scale wind turbines in the Killimordaly area  Galway City Council stalls on parking payment fix but promises new signage   Motoring slot  We speak to the author of The Bailout Babies  11am-12pm Financial advice with Dave McCarthy We hear about a charity trek in aid of Parkinson's Ireland  History Talks - we hear about a lecture on insights from Ó Cellaig Country in eastern Connacht

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley  9am-10am  MEP calls on minister to act as draft report on EU housing crisis published  Petition demanding the establishment of Mental Health A&Es achieves landmark support  Ambulance for Recess delayed yet again 10am-11am We talk all things budget  Political correspondent Sean Defoe joins us   We hear what people on the streets of Galway want from the budget   And all about a VAT cut for hospitality industry from next July   Meanwhile there will be a VAT cut for new build apartments  And Irish Hauliers say they are being strangled by excessive taxation  11am-12pm  Two Galway ladies footballers join us to chat about an upcoming fundraiser   Galway Girl Crowned Miss Universe Ireland 2025  Music Mornings - Joe Reichbenbachh 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Fianna Fáil's Jim Gavin withdraws from Presidential Election  Galway farmers facing significant costs after flooding   Storm Amy worsens existing flooding problem in Kylemore   Video of Clonbur GAA grounds goes viral as pitch ‘turns into a lake’   Calls for Government to help local businesses that assist communities during storms   Galway RNLI looking for former crew as they celebrate 30 years   10am-11am Warning as €10,000 drained from Clarinbridge man’s Revolut account in security breach    Football rules changes passed overwhelmingly at Special Congress  We hear all about Voices of the New Tribes of Galway  11am-12pm Galway Greats - Brendan Holland   Sports Review