Galway Talks - with John Morley

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 

Galway Talks with John Morley (Monday, 19th January 2026)

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Economist claims Ireland could enter recession if trump wins interest rates battle
• CIÉ Pensioners to march in protest over pensions
• Galway Simon Community to Launch Report on Older Adult Homelessness

10am-11am

• Parents of non-verbal autistic daughter tells of dental care struggles
• Galway Chamber CEO Karen Ronan appointed President of Network Ireland
• Cancer clinical trial information evening to take place in University of Galway

11am-12pm

• Cllr Andrew Reddington - Community Health Care Survey
• Planning Authority says no oral hearing needed for Galway Ring Road project
• Sports Review with Ollie Turner

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday January 16

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• House starts declined by 73% between 2024 and 2025
• Former Connolly campaign manager to run in Galway West by-election
• Cllr calls for delivery of public toilets in city parks

10am-11am

• Connemara group demands council meeting over Gaeltacht housing
• We speak to the people of Loughrea as they eye up historic win
• Bilingual theatre production to take to the stage in Moycullen

11am-12pm

• St Columba’s Credit Union to hold AGM
• Galway Thoughts panel 
• Sports preview

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday January 15

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Opposition parties take aim at Government Mercosur stance  

• Huge Ukraine humanitarian funding for three Irish NGOs - We speak to Minister of State Neale Richmond 

• Plans for Newcastle Community Centre approved  

10am-11am

• Climate report says 2025 was third hottest year on record  

• Loughrea councillors threaten Dublin trip over ‘outrageous’ TII inaction  

• Farming Memoir to be launched in Kennys next week   

11am-12pm

• Culture Corner – New Show by Little John Nee comes to the Town Hall  

• Music Morning - Jack McBrinn of TikTok fame joins us 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday January 14

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Contract to be awarded for fitout of new City Hall at Crown Square  

• Government fast-tracks law to fine tech giants for AI abuse  

• School hot meal scheme 'not sustainable', committee to hear  

10am-11am

• 67% of health workers actively considering leaving role - report  

• Construction sector activity decreased last month

• GAA pressing ahead with erection of another dome after Storm Éowyn wrecked original one a year ago  

11am-12pm

• Financial advice 

• Ask The Dentist

• Almost 20% find retirement unaffordable until 70 

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday January 13

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Chaplain injured in terror attack and three soldiers to receive bravery award from Irish military  

• Mandatory helmets for e-scooter users being considered  

• Refugees must wait three years for spouse and child reunification under new plans  

10am-11am

• Cost of national stamp to rise to €1.85 from February as An Post hikes prices  

• Garda Slot

• Dunmore left with no electricity for 20th time in a year and a half  

• Special art exhibition by Galway artist comes to the Town Hall  

11am-12pm

• We speak to 3 Galway men building classrooms in Mombasa, Kenya   

• Music Mornings - Jamie McIntrye  

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday January 12

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• New University of Galway Library honours legacy of Dr Karen Guinee  

• Von Der Leyen looks to implement Mercusor before vote of MEPS  

• Almost 13,000 Irish passports recalled over technical error 

10am-11am

• We’ll have a package from the mercusor protest 

• Tusla says it is working with crèches at risk of closure over registration renewals  

• How to support your child as they face Mock Exams

11am-12pm

• Monday Panel - Galway's Health Service - what needs fixing? 

• Sports review 

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday January 9

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• Concerns raised over proposed Park and Ride – without bus lanes  

• Supermac’s Pat McDonagh says they wil only ever use Irish Beef ahead of Mercusor vote  

• Ability West seeking Galway families for Home Sharing   

10am-11am

• Health Minister hits out at Galway hospital over growing trolley crisis  

• Turn2Me Calls on Coimisiún na Meán to Block Grok AI 

• University of Galway information evening for mature students and adult learners  

11am-12pm

• GALWAY THOUGHTS PANEL

• Sports review  

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday January 9

Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Dunmore to hold protest over unsafe traffic conditions as mere inches separate cars and kerb - we go live to locals in Glynn’s bar  

• We get the latest myhome.ie report  

• Irish food, drink and horticulture exports reach a record €19 billion 

10am-11am

• Mercusor protest to take place on Saturday - we speak to farmers involved 

• We speak to MEP Nina Carberry as she's appointed to lead CAP role 

• Irish Hospice report shows 2 in 3 people not told death is imminent 

11am-12pm

• Galway barista launches fundraiser for urgent medical care  

• Financial advice with Dave McCarthy 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday January 7

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• DNG say House prices to continue rising in 2026 

• New law to tackle theft of tools and work equipment  

• Virtual COPD Care Pathway Marks Major Milestone in Chronic Disease Management  

10am-11am

• Farming influencer from Galway calls for a no to Mercosur ahead of EU vote on Friday 

• Motoring slot  

• Smokers Who Quit The Habit Could Cut The Cost Of Life Insurance By Up To 50% 

11am-12pm

• We get answers to your questions on the Fair Deal scheme   

• We hear about East Galway Speakers’ Open Night