Galway Talks - with John Morley

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday February 3

Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Fire services battle blaze at Barna Waste on the Curraghline which started overnight 

• International fallout as US authorities release Epstein files  

• No plans to increase charges to use RIP.ie, say operators  

• Sports review 

10am-11am

• Fewer Garda checkpoints in Galway as drug driving soars  

• Contracts signed for R332 Kilbannon Road Realignment  

• Derelict Aran Island Hotel To Reopen As Cultural Centre  

11am-12pm

• Fundraiser launched for young Mullagh girl after spinal cord injury  

• Evergreen slot  

• MUSIC MORNINGS - Villionaire  

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday January 20

Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Work required to stop outages in east Galway could last till 2030  

• Rape Crisis Centre urges counselling notes be classed as privileged under new law  

• Drinkaware urges road safety and planning ahead this St Brigid’s Day Bank Holiday weekend  

10am-11am

• Irish Rural Link Warns Declining Primary School Numbers Threatens Rural Sustainability  

• Charity urges bereaved parents to reach out for National Grief Awareness week  

• We hear how Galwegians plan to celebrate St Brigids day  

11am-12pm

• Galway Thoughts Panel - Sean Kyne and Louis O Hara 

• Sports preview 

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday January 29

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:

9am-10am 

• Ten Galway schools approved for new buildings and extensions  

• Consumers say tipping is becoming 'less voluntary' - study 

• We hear about supports for students ahead of CAO deadline 

10am-11am

• China suspends imports of Irish beef due to bluetongue  

• Calls for Heating supplement to be offered to those who need it now  

• As ROS NA RUN nears end of filming on season 30 we hear from some of the Galway talent on set   

11am-12pm

• Culture Corner - Galway Astronomy Club’s AstroFest  

• Galway Legend Cyril Farrell is next to get the Laochra Gael Treatment on TG4 

• Music Mornings 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday January 28

Today on Galway Talks wih John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Galway County Council started 12 enforcement actions against developers in 2025  

• Calls for Scramblers to be banned on public roads 

• Senator calls for extra exam time for Leaving Cert students with learnings disabilities

10am-11am

• Local mental health advocate delights in government backing SF motion for dedicated emergency rooms  

• Will Connors the latest to swap Leinster for Connacht  

• National study supporting women who have completed breast cancer treatment in returning to work  

11am-12pm

• Financial advice  

• Galway game developers to launch prototypes through IndieDev initiative  

• Bilingual Nature walks book released in aid of Galway Hospice

Galway Talks with John Morley (Tuesday, 27th January 2026)

Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Govt to explore strengthening AI deepfake laws

• Third named storm of the year to hit Ireland  

• CIÉ pensioners surviving on €8k a year stage Galway protest over 18-year wait for increases  

• New Research Reveals Majority of Irish Women Experience Incontinence — But Only Half Seek Help  

10-11am 

• Heineken to raise draught beer prices from next month 

• Garda slot  

• New radio play Play and Community Conversation on Anti-Racism in Galway City 

• We hear about Breast Cancer Research Institute’s annual Valentine’s Masquerade Ball 

11-12pm 

• The 12th Annual & International Galway Tattoo Show Returns  

• 67 students from across 15 schools in Galway are being awarded with the Medtronic STEM Outstanding Achievement Award  

• Music Mornings: The Works

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Galway Talks with John Morley Monday January 26

Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Opposition TDs call for full ban on use of counselling notes in trials  

• Emergency meeting to discuss bluetongue case rescheduled 

• Cie pensioners CIÉ Pensioners call for justice and parity of esteem  

10am-11am

• Gaeltacht housing action group Bánú protest at Roinn na Gaeltachta sna Forbacha Today 12pm   

• A More Nuanced Approach to STR Legislation Bill Needed, according to the ISCF  

• Legendary comedy competition Show Me The Funny 2026 returns  

11am-12pm

• Monday Deep Dive Panel - Irish Language promotion and development  

• Sports review 

Galway Talks with John Morley January 23

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Michael Fitzmaurice on EU-Mercosur deal and more.
• Tonnta festival celebrates Irish language and bilingual galway with full 2026 programme.
• Opposition argues with minister over proposed 'rip-off rent' bill. 

10am-11am

• Civil society coalition slams new International Protection Bill.
• Teddy bear hospital held in university of galway to allow children to get used to medical settings.
• Connacht Rugby prepare to unveil brand new stand at Dexcom stadium tomorrow as Leinster come to galway. 

11am-12pm

• Galway Thoughts Panel with Helen Ogbu and Sheila Garrity.
• Weekend Sport Preview with John Mulligan.

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday January 22

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• MEPs vote to refer Mercosur deal to top EU court - we speak to those who voted for and against 

• Price of a pint rises despite the price of barley declining   

10am-11am

• Hauliers call for no confidence vote for RSA 

• Ireland one of only three EU countries to see decline in tourism nights  

• Corrib Rangers FC pitch severely damaged by e-scooters  

11am-12pm

• Tell-all book on Ozempic gets Galway launch 

• GRETB to hold open day  

• Music Mornings - AnnMarie O' Grady 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday January 21

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Nearly 1,000 early years childcare services shut since 2019  

• MEP Calls Out Donald Trump Amid Tariff Threat  

• ‘Positive outcome’ anticipated for Galway’s beloved Palas cinema as reopening on the horizon  

10am-11am

• ICSA claim Bord Bia Chair's role untenable over Brazilian beef conflict of interest

• Motors slot  

• We hear hacks to beat the january pinch as Galwegians wait for pay day  

11am-12pm

• Financial advice  

• Branar announces Galway performances of acclaimed children’s show  

• All-Ireland survey to help track squirrels and pine marten 

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday January 20

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley

9am-10am

• Review which included Connemara language plans reports progress but persistent challenges  

• Information packs launched for new city parking payment methods as app and machine saga continues  

• Significant systemic issues continue to affect lives of children in care – new report shows  

10am-11am

• An Coimisiún Pleanála will not hold oral hearings for Galway Ring Road as decision expected by end of March  

• Garda slot

• Cabinet to hear plans for immediate opening of €1bn housing fund  

• Over €14 million allocated to Active Travel and Greenway projects in Galway for 2026  

11am-12pm

• Galway University Musical Society brings FOLLIES to the stage  

• Evergreen 

• Music Mornings - Jimmy Buckley