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Galway Talks with John Morley Friday 3rd April

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Autism misinformation on the rise in Ireland despite growing awareness, new survey warns 
• Triple Lock Row Sparks New Questions Over Peacekeeping Powers   
• Galway Steps Up for MS: Easter Monday Charity Walk Hits Salthill Promenade 

10am-11am

• Galway Remembers Rebel Leader Liam Mellows at Easter Rising Commemoration   
• Teagasc warn farmers of a potential €2.6 billion shortfall in direct payments after 2027 
• Northern and Western Regional Assembly shows highs and lows for Galway  

11am-12pm

 

• For Peats Sake: New Irish Doc looks at how Bog Cutting Ban Still Burns in the West   
• Galway Thoughts Housing and Transport  
• Sports Preview Connacht and Galway United  

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday 2nd April

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Retail insolvencies surge as warning signs grow for Irish businesses  
• Free Public Transport Calls Grow as Government Rules Out Work-From-Home Mandates 
• Fuel Crisis Hits the Road — Soaring Diesel Costs Put Touring Musicians at Risk 

10am-11am

• Major shake-up to rural transport: New hackney rules set to boost local lifts across Galway 
• Language Row at University of Galway — Protest Planned Over Dropping Irish Requirement for Top Role 
• Health Insurance Costs Surge — Employers Warned to Act as Premiums and Levies Rise 

11am-12pm

• CULTURE CORNER Ancient Epic Reimagined — Luail Brings Trojans to Galway Stage This April 
• Galway’s Forgotten Rising — New Tour Shines Light on County’s Role in 1916 
• MUSIC MORNINGS - West of Ireland Artist Sara Gerdine Releases Powerful New Single “Footprints in the Sand” 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday 1st April 2026

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Galway Bay FM’s Garry Curran to contest Galway West By-Election 

• Ireland on Alert as Climate Damage Accelerates  

• US Runner takes on Inis Mór Marathon in Memory of Sister  

10am-11am

• Motor Insurance Costs Rise to €655 on Average  

• Motors with Gerry Murphy  

• Galway Choir to Perform at St Peter’s Basilica  

11am-12pm

• Financial advice 

• HISTORY TALKS - New Project to Uncover Galway’s Hidden Histories  

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday March 31

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Energy Warning: Government May Urge Public to Cut Back as Fuel Crisis Deepens  

• Galway ‘Not Getting Fair Share’ as Funding Gap Raises Concerns

• Too Much AI? Users Report ‘Brain Fry’ as Tech Overload Takes Its Toll  

10am-11am

• As speculation grows that a decision on the Ringroad is imminent, Sean Canney Minister of Transport joins us  

• GARDA SLOT  

• Charity Calls for Dedicated ‘Animal Garda’ Unit Amid Welfare Concerns  

• Egg Shortage Warning as Farmers Demand Higher Prices  

11am-12pm

• Live Debate to Air as Independent Covid Review Pushes for Transparency  

• Evergreen slot

• MUSIC MORNINGS – Three Rod Wale  

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday March 30

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Fianna Fáil fields young councillor Cillian Keane in crowded Galway West by-election race

• Backyard pods could net homeowners €14,000 tax-free under new plan

• Warning over rise in bowel cancer cases among under 50s

10am-11am

• Trump hints at Iran deal as Pakistan prepares talks amid escalating conflict

• Galway camogie leader steps into historic new role

• Warning construction costs set to rise as inflation pressures build again

11am-12pm

• Monday Deep Dive Panel - Fuel Costs

• Sports review

Galway Talks iwith John Morley Friday March 27

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley 

9am-10am

• Fuel Crisis Sparks Emergency Meeting as Pressure Mounts on Key Sectors

• Concerns Raised Over Proposed Cashla Peaker Plant Ahead of Public Meeting

• Leaving Cert Orals: Expert Advice for Students

10am-11am

• Heartbreak in Prague as Ireland Lose on Penalties – Fans React

• Sod Turned on New Gort National School Building

• Some positive news for School Bus Driver Age Limit  

11am-12pm

• Galway Thoughts panel - fuel prices and housing in Galway
• Sports preview

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday March 26

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Galway mayor Mike Cubbard to contest Galway West by-election as Independent  

• Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment peter burke joins us in studio  

10am-11am

• Galway House Prices Rise but Market Shows Signs of Stabilising  
• We’ll be speaking to the Irish fan who went viral for making a crying face at Ronaldo live from Prague ahead of Ireland’s big match  
• Galway Country Fans Set for Valerie Hughes’ Milestone Celebration  

11am-12pm

• Galway Hospice launches Carers Connect peer support group for carers  

• MUSIC MORNINGS - MacHenry and The Dog Roses 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday March 25

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Government under fire for doing little to tackle home heating oil costs  

• Athenry Protest Erupts Over Education Cuts as Pressure Mounts to Restore Funding  

• Galway Astronomy student discovers second planet in a year 

10am-11am

• Are fuel cuts enough? We speak to the Irish Road Hauliers association  

• Galway mum to run 100km for Children's Health Foundation while her own son is in Crumlin Hospital 
• New ‘Steps for Simon’ Campaign Launched as Homelessness Figures Climb in the West 

11am-12pm 

• Financial advice 

• Global Tech and Investment Leaders to Gather in Galway for PorterShed Innovation Summit  

• New Galway Programme Invites Public to Explore Hidden World Beneath the Waves  

• HISTORY TALKS - Liam Mellows, Rory O’Connor and Galway    

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday March 24

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Govt leaders agree cut to excise duties on diesel and petrol  

• Fuel prices are getting a late-night cut - but is it enough?  

• Survey Finds Irish Teachers Overworked and Feeling Ignored  

10am-11am

• Eviction Fears Grow as House Prices Rise and Landlords Exit Market  

• Connemara Mining Row Reignites as Locals Rally Against Prospecting Plans  

• Annual Social Inclusion Forum Workshop comes to Inis Mór on Monday to address poverty in Gaeltacht communities   

11am-12pm

• Marty Party Returns - As GAA Season Throws In  

• Evergreen 

• Music Mornings - Galway talent to the fore as Ballinrobe Musical Society present Frozen this Easter   

Galway Talks March 23rd

 On Today's Galway Talks With John Morley...

Tributes flow in following the passing of Former RTÉ Sport broadcaster and Galway legend Michael Lyster  

Lelia Doolan to walk from Shannon Airport to Dáil in protest 

Tuam Councillor issues a 11811 warning after constituent gets stung for nearly 200 euro 

Construction body warns of 'deeply alarming' fuel rises 

MEP calls for swift implementation of the governments National Drugs Strategy following rise of substance use in communities 

County Council housing waiting list in Connemara down by 8% over the past year 

A cookery Demonstration will be held with a celeb chef to raise funds for the Irish Workhouse Centre – Portumna 

And in Sport...

Galway down the Dubs to retain Division One status