Galway Talks - with John Morley

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday January 6

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Italy expected to back Mercosur, paving way for trade deal  

• UK begins ban on junk food ads on daytime TV and online - Should Ireland follow suit? 

• Parents survey reveals rising concern over children’s mental health, cost of living and digital life   

10am-11am

• Venezuela's Maduro says he is still president amid not guilty plea  

• Hauliers describe government as deeply out of touch after fuel hikes  

• Irish Cancer Society urging people to attend age-appropriate screenings  

11am-12pm

• It’s Nollaig na mban – we hear a bit about its traditions  

• Evergreen slot  

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday January 5th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Almost 17,000 homeless in November in another record high  

• Venezuela's Maduro to appear in US court as Trump says further strikes possible  

• Drinkaware Encourages an Alcohol-Free Start to 2026 As New Research Highlights Growing Openness to Dry January  

10am-11am

• Galway GP calls for helipad in Shantalla  

• OpenAI signs Irish Govt charter on digital inclusion  

11am-12pm

• Our first Monday Deep Dive panel – Business in Galway in 2026  

• Sports Review 

The Best of Galway Talks 2025

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

• A look back at the best bits of 2025

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday December 30

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

10am-11am

• Government to buy buildings around country to turn into state-led childcare services  

• Figures reveal near-zero uptake of student room rental scheme in Galway amid housing need  

• AA Galway Convention to take place this week  

11am-12pm

• We hear about the Active Travel Scheme for Headford  

• Athenry Community Playground to undergo major upgrade  

• Galway manager Pádraic Joyce adds Daragh Sheridan to his backroom team 

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday December 29

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

10am-11am 

• €186 million in Agriculture payments to Galway in 2025  

• Independent Ireland to hold anti-Mercosur protest  

• Reminder to check passport expiry before new year travel  

11am-12pm

• 'Mini brain' research could benefit stroke, Alzheimer's studies  

• Galway man overcomes set-backs to build sportswear brand  

• Sports review

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday December 23

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Drivers in Galway lost an average of 61 hours sitting in traffic this year  

• Tuam Rapid Response Vehicle to be considered for 2026 – O’Hara  

• Why Realistic Resolutions Protect Mental Health  

10am-11am

• More insurance hikes expected in the New Year   

• University of Galway professor appointed to UN role in historic moment for Ireland  

• Galway LUAS likely to be included in new transport strategy  

11am-12pm

• Knocknacarra man becomes viral meme after mimicking Ronaldo’s crying gesture during Ireland v Portugal at the Aviva  

• Evergreen Slot  

• Santa to visit Galway Bay FM - But has GBFM garnered enough Christmas Spirit?

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday December 22

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• President Catherine Connolly calls for hope, peace and solidarity in first Christmas message 

• Light rail system for Galway to be included in Galway Transport Strategy  
• 'Challenging' for Govt to meet 2030 housing target - Central Bank  
• Will we get a white Christmas? We speak to Alan O Reilly of Carlow Weather   

10am-11am

• Occupied Territories Bill to be limited to goods  

• Government U-Turn on promise to fix ‘dysfunctional’ RSA means more people will die on our roads - according to Irish Road Haulage Association 

• New research uncovers the psychological impact of home invasions  

11am-12pm

• Galway man preparing to publish two children's book for Charity  

• GBFM drop Christmas music video - West 17 join us in studio  

• Sports review 

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday December 19

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Petition launched to reopen Galway airport 

• Bank warns customers to be wary of “smishing” scams this Christmas  

• Galway City Rings in 2026 with Family Friendly Festivities and Early Countdown  

10am-11am

• Mercosur treaty signing postponed amid tense scenes  

• Law allowing drink drivers avoid mandatory blood tests needs urgent updating according to Alcohol Action Ireland 

• New TG4 doc captures a golden decade of Gaelic Football 

11am-12pm

• We hear how Galwegians will be celebrating this Christmas   

• Sports Preview 

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday December 18

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• No plans to close Portiuncula maternity unit  

• Galway farmers to protest in Brussels  

• Galway city residents left with no water for four days   

10am-11am

• We speak to a Ballinasloe woman just back from the world’s largest refugee camp  

• New ‘Above the Shop’ grant to tackle vacancy and boost town centres 

• New study to investigate impact of Covid-19 and technology on mourning practices in Ireland   

11am-12pm

• Culture Corner - Brand new festival is announced for Galway  

• Pet corner - Dental week  

• Blood Bike West volunteers continue their vital service through the holidays  

• Music Morning - Galway Bay FM reveal big things coming soon 

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday December 17th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Bill to ban fox hunting  

• 55% increase in drug driving cases at Loughrea district court office 

• Update on Future of Dunguaire Castle  

10am-11am

• Micheál Martin heavily criticised at FF meeting over review into Gavin campaign  

• Motoring slot  
• Rise in energy costs for households to fund grid revamp  
• Devastation for Galway volunteers after fire breaks out at restored train station  

11am-12pm

• Financial advice

• Galway woman releases second collection of poetry  

• History Talks - Christmas traditions with Brian Nolan