Galway Bay fm - Galway Talks - with John Morley

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Planned outages for Connemara electricity supply as ESB to carry out major upgrade of region’s network   Irish Medical Organisation response to Donald Trump’s autism announcement   Recipients of the Galway People of the year awards announced   10am-11am Update on maternity services in Portiuncula   Connacht Tribune Headlines   Mental Health Reform Calls on Government to “Pay the Bill” in Upcoming Budget   Architecture at the Edge Festival returns to Galway   11am-12pm Ours to Protect - Energy  

Today on Community Matters: Inishbofin  9am-10am We’ll hear locals favourite stories of Inishbofin over the years  Current affairs with Imelda Reidy   Tommy Burke talks us through the history of the island  10am-11am We’ll speak to Paul Hughes and Kevin Abeyta   An application for time extension to build the island’s heritage museum was recently refused - we get an update on that   We speak to Ann Day - one of the islands last knitters   11am-12pm We’ll have sport and live music   Andrew Murray and Margaret Lavelle help us round off the show

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am Vandals target running track in Ballinasloe    Concern raised that tourism in Galway will suffer unless coach spaces are made available   We speak to two time Superbowl champion Max Starks ahead of Pittsburgh Steelers historic NFL game against the Minnesota Vikings in Croke Park    10am-11am New primary school curriculum to be phased in   Hauliers say Insurance costs are crippling rural Ireland  We hear about the Silent Film Festival kicking off in Galway this Wednesday   11am-12pm We speak to the directors of new film -  ‘Re-Creation: The Trial of Ian Bailey’   Headford Man crowned overall winner in World Skills Ireland Motor Mechanics Finals   Music Mornings – Aisling Fuller 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Should the Budget reduce the VAT rate for the restaurant sector?   Number of flights cancelled today as Dublin Airport continues to recover from weekend chaos  More Life rings tampered with in Galway City   10am-11am  Thousands gather for Irish language march   Warning of Facebook accommodation scams as the student housing crisis worsens   Leading medtech innovators to gather in Galway   Europe’s Only Festival of Nomadic Cultures Returns to Galway  11am-12pm Galway Greats - Niall Rooney Sports Review 

Today on Galway Talks with Dave O'Connell:  9am-10am Concerns raised over lack of rapid response vehicle in Tuam  We’ll be hearing about all the best events taking place at the longest-running community arts festival in Ireland 10am-11am We hear from a Galway woman who has just returned from her fifth aid convoy mission to Ukraine  11am-12pm We speak to acclaimed novelist Naois Dolan who is joining the second wave of a Gaza Flotilla

Galway Talks with Dave O'Connell (Thursday, 18th September 2025) 9am Minister Foley encourages survivors to apply for representation opportunities  Statement on Councillor Voting Practices and Democratic Integrity  Limited Time for People to Register to Vote for Presidential Election  10am 3 Dogs Dumped in Athenry Overnight (Animal Cruelty)  Mullooly invites Trade Commissioner to debate “rotten Mercosur trade agreement Galway-based voice for peace speaks at major global conference in South Korea  Charity Walk for Motor Neurone Disease Association passing through Galway  11am Culture Corner - Gort Arts Hosts Culture Week Art Exhibition at the Michael Kennedy Studio, Boland’s Lane, Gort, Co Galway  Pet Corner - Dental Disease SPORTS PREVIEW with OLLIE TURNER  MUSIC MORNINGS – DARA NAUGHTON (Oakruled) 

Galway Talks with John Morley (Wednesday, 17th September 2025):  9am-10am  €6.6 Million Secured for Tuam Station House Enterprise Hub  26% of Irish adults don't have retirement plan in place – CCPC  Doctors pen letter of support for Connemara Greenway completion  10am-11am Israel continues to commit genocide in Gaza - UN independent commission  Motoring Slot with Gerry Murphy Call to support Community Sensory Hub for Killannin  11am-12pm Financial Advice with Dave McCarthy Corrib Féile-FLOW 2025: For the Love Of Water  HISTORY TALKS - Kilconly School 50th anniversary book 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Fire service attend apartment blaze in Dun Na Coiribe   Galway attention now on County Hall after presidential hopefuls leave City Hall empty-handed   Up to 300,000 expected to attend Ploughing Championships in Offaly   More heavy rain on the way for Galway as another yellow warning in place this evening   10am-11am Supermac’s founder Pat McDonagh calls on the Oireachtas Finance Committee to launch full investigation into the insurance industry Government increasing college student fees by €500    We speak to a Tuam woman shortlisted for Inovation award at The Ploughing 11am-12pm Galway bodybuilder heading stateside to represent Ireland at World Championships   Evergreen slot   Music Mornings - Klara Carolan 

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Taoiseach Expresses his Condolences on the Death of Former Senator, Professor James Doolan   Gaeilgeoirí to march and demand action on language and housing this weekend  We hear about Unseen - a memoir by Breda O’Toole, written alongside Dr Tony Bates   10am-11am Concerns over rise in use of nitrous oxide by Galway teens   Chronic Pain Ireland launches national campaign to tackle stigma for Pain Awareness Month   Chamber Choir Ireland brings Arvo Part's 90th birthday party to Galway 11am-12pm Galway Greats - PJ Duggan   Sports review as quarter final pairings are set in the senior and intermediate football championship

There is a great saying in Galway that people love to discuss two things; the weather and traffic! This week was no different. Traffic in the city needs to eventually make its way through to a destination and/or park. That is where the conversation went to this week. Parking has had its problems in recent months in the city. While a number of people have moved to the city council's parking app, many more want cash and card option at parking machines. That option has became less readily available and there are talks of removing the machines altogether due to the ongoing legal challenge halting proceedings.  We got the thoughts of some of the people on the street in Galway City, many of whom want the option of cash and card payments on the street. Others argued that pragmatic decisions are needed. Perhaps a return of disc parking as part of the mix in the city? We also lost a great former colleague and friend this week here at Galway Bay FM with the sad passing of Ken Kelly. He was remembered as a diligent and tenacious journalist, calm colleague and great friend.  Perhaps most importantly he was a proud Ballinasloe man and revelled at positive developments in the area over a number of decades. He will be sadly missed. Our Head of News Bernadette Prendergast and former newsroom colleague Tom Gilmore paid a heartfelt tribute to Ken. Litter in the city came to the fore again this week. A big clean-up operation was done on the waterways and canals in the heart of town. Lots of bottles, cans and general waste came up to the surface and was properly disposed of. It struck up a conversation as to whether or not we are managing litter in the city to the best of our ability. However, there seems to be no end in sight to the issue of oats and porridge being scattered across town. This is despite assurances the issue was being resolved by the relevant authorities. The refuse is leading to serious health and safety concerns, whether that be in the form of vermin or seagulls. We were out and about for Community Matters on Friday in the beautiful village of Cornamona. We will be back on Galway Talks on Monday from 9am, where our Galway Great is PJ Duggan!