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Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday 20th May

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Exclusive Interview with Medtronic's VP of Patient Care Solutions about major Jobs Announcement 
• Government Brings Forward New Laws to Crack Down on Puppy Farms 
• ‘Aisling’ Authors Launch New Novel With Exclusive Edition at Kennys Bookshop 

10am-11am

• Galway West By-Election Set to Test Government and Left-Wing Momentum 
• Galway Sees Highest Rent Inflation in State as Average City Apartment Tops €2,290 
• Galway Family Shares Story of 20 Extra Years Thanks to Organ Donation    
• New Report Says Galway and West Could Benefit More From Stronger Diaspora Links 

11am-12pm

• All-island charity CRY Ireland announces Galway native as trustee 
• Galway Horse Connects Fundraiser Event last night 
• Marc Roberts brings the Feel Good Factor to Galway’s Town Hall Theatre 

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday 19th May

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Galway Activists Detained After Israeli Forces Intercept Gaza Aid Flotilla 
• EPA finds almost six out of ten septic tanks fail inspection, putting drinking water wells and rivers at risk 
• From Tragedy to Hope: Galway Family Speaks Out on Organ Donation 

10am-11am

• Advocacy groups want reform of the Nursing Home discharge process 
• €3.25m in additional Government support to advance Galway Regional Aquatic Project 
• Galway's Green Earth Organics Marks 20 Years In Business With The Announcement Of New Sustainability Festival 
• GARDA SLOT 
• Shearfest Returns to Moycullen for 2026  

11am-12pm

• Galway Social Enterprise Horses Connect to Host Awareness and Fundraiser Evening 
• Financial abuse awareness campaign launched 
• MUSIC MORNINGS – Niall Teague 

Galway West By-Election Debate

Galway West By-Election Debate

OPENING STATEMENTS ORDER - 

1. Helen Ogbu – Labour
2. Noel Thomas – Independent Ireland
3. Míde Nic Fhionnlaoich – Social Democrats
4. Seán Kyne – Fine Gael
5. Sheila Garrity – Independent
6. AJ Cahill – Irish People Party
7. Mark Lohan – Sinn Féin
8. Néill Bairéad - Independent
9. Mike Cubbard – Independent
10. Niall Murphy – Green Party
11. Denman Rooke – People Before Profit
12. Orla Nugent – Aontú
13. Thomas Welby – Independent
14. Cillian Keane – Fianna Fáil
15. Michael Ryan – Independent
16. John O’Leary – Independent

NOT IN ATTENDENCE TONIGHT IS PATRICK FEENEY INDEPENDENT

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday May 18

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• More Than 1,000 Domestic Abuse Incidents Reported Every Week

• Labour Court Talks Aim to Prevent Further Ambulance Strikes
• Protest Held Over Uncertain Future of Galway’s Pálás Cinema
• Over 20 Million Vapes Not Recycled in Ireland Last Year

10am-11am

• Frustration Grows Over Delay to State Apology for Thalidomide Survivors

• Shane Ross Lifts the Lid on RTÉ Scandals in New Book

• Galway Woman Shares IBD Story Ahead of World Awareness Day

11am-12pm

• MONDAY PANEL - Galway West By-Election

• Sports Preview

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday May 15

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Charlie McGettigan Backs Eurovision Solidarity Call for Palestine   

• Bertie Ahern Remarks on Africans and Immigration Spark Backlash   

• THAT LAD NEEDS A HOBBY    

10am-11am

• Tempers Flare Over Galway’s Oats Spreading Saga   

• Ivana Bacik Joins Helen Ogbu in Galway West Election Push   

• Claregalway Set to Host One of Galway’s Biggest Fleadhs Yet   

11am-12pm

• GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL - Galway West By-Election: The Final Countdown   

• Sports preview 

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday May 14

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Boost for Gaeltacht Families Hosting Irish College Students   

• Students’ Union Calls for Boycott of University Alumni Awards   

• Revenue Confirms Property Tax for Garden Modular Homes  

10am-11am

• Anger in Galway Over Lifebuoy Thefts Along River Corrib   

• Galway Couple Join Garron Noone on Ambulance Mission to Uganda   

11am-12pm

• National Famine Commemoration to Take Place in Portumna 

• Yoga for Galway- Community Yoga and more sponsored by Galway City Council

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday May 13

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Shots Fired and Cars Torched in Athenry Incident 

• Proposal For Muslim Burial Space At Tuam Cemetery Discussed By Councillors 

• Concern In Doughiska Over New Telecom Mast Beside Schools 

10am-11am

• Renmore Residents Raise Fresh Concerns Over Rat Running Ahead of Meeting With City Council   

• Motoring  

11am-12pm

• Financial Advice  

• Ask the dentist  

• New Campaign Encourages Irish Adults to Plan Ahead for Future Decision-Making   

• From the Great Blasket to the Bookshelves: Lesley Bond Shares Her Extraordinary Island Story 

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday 11th May

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley : 

9am-10am 

• Calls For Urgent Reform As Ireland Ranked Among Slowest In Europe For Access To Rare Disease Drugs 
• Concerns Raised Over €128 Million Defence Helicopter Purchase 
• Majority of People in Galway/Ireland Unprepared For Retirement Despite High Levels of Financial Confidence 

10am-11am 

• Ambulance Delays Expected As NAS Staff Begin Industrial Action 
• Illegal Tobacco Trade In Ireland Now Worth €845 Million, Retailers Warn 
• St. Columbas CU Launch Free Tax Clinics we hear from Paul Conroy 

11am-12pm 

• Monday Panel - Campaign Group Accuses Government Of Ignoring UHG Infrastructure Crisis 
• Sports Review  

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday 8th May

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley : 

9am-10am 

• Sinn Féin Targets Galway West Gain as leader canvasses the constiuency – Mary Lou MacDonald

• Ballinasloe Cllr. Welcomes Progress at Portiuncula But Says Full Restoration Must Remain Priority

• GALWAY AT WORK - Galway Atlantaquaria

10am-11am 

• Jobs Expo Returns to Galway with Hundreds of Career Opportunities on Offer

• Galway Vigil During Darkness Into Light to Remember Loved Ones Lost To Suicide

• BAFTA-Winning Poet Henry Normal and Jan Brierton Bring New Spoken-Word Tour to Galway

11am-12pm 

• GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL - Seán Kyne, Dr. Sheila Garrity, Mike Cubbard – Nuclear / Public Childcare

• Sports Preview

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday 7th May 2026

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley : 

9am-10am 

• Tech Giants Face Questions Over Child Safety Online 
• Parents Urged to Beat School Transport Deadline - Minister Michael Moynihan joins us 
• HSE Moves to Curb Hiring and Overtime Amid €250 Million Overspend  

10am-11am 

• Renewed Calls for Free Hospital Parking for Patients   

• Ireland Has Highest Electricity Prices in the EU   

• Public Meeting in Galway to Debate Neutrality and the Triple Lock  

11am-12pm 

• Galway International Arts Festival Unveils Massive 2026 Programme 

• Galway Film Series to Celebrate Women Who Changed History  
• MUSIC MORNINGS - LEON STAX EQUATION