Galway Talks - with John Morley

11am-12pm

Yes Yes referendum campaign gets underway in Galway 

AthVentureCon Community event takes place this month with all proceeds going to Athenry Adventurers RPG Youth Club 

Whispers on Main Street by Marie O'Connor

History Talks: Ross Friary 

 

‘Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan’ broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

10am-11am

Local woman in pain and still awaiting answers following cessation of treatment at GUH 

Motoring Slot

The Irish Hairdressers Federation call on Government for immediate support  

Sage Advocacy urges professionals to get to know Guiding Principles of Assisted Decision-Making law    

 

‘Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan’ broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

On today's show:

9am-10am

Galway woman calls for local access to disabled drivers' assessment  

Retail Excellence Ireland warns of mass closures if Government does not intervene on VAT 

New sport gaining momentum in Galway  

 

‘Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan’ broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

11am-12pm

Former Taoiseach John Bruton dies after long illness 

Trending Topics 

Sports Review  

Seán Keane Song Contest 

 

‘Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan’ broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

10am-11am

GP crisis investigation: Rural Ireland worst hit as two-thirds unable to take on new patients 

Helping children and young people reflect, recognise and reset - Safer Internet Day Turns 21 

Garda Slot 

Bike to Cheltenham  

 

‘Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan’ broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

On today's show:

9am-10am

Concern over length of roadworks in Parkmore  

Call on families across the west to reach out if struggling with substance misuse  

People with disabilities continue to be treated as second-class citizens, says Physical Impairment Ireland 

 

‘Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan’ broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

11am-12pm

Sporting legends from 3 codes join us  

The mummers and a Glór Tíre winner give us a live performance  

We finish the day with three local legends 

 

‘Community Matters’ broadcasts every second Friday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

10am-11am

History of the area  

City Tribune Headlines 

All Star hurler and club chairman reflect on club memories and life in the parish  

Local priest tells us about his hobbies  

 

‘Community Matters’ broadcasts every second Friday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

On today's show:

9am-10am

We get the memories of some of the local characters from the area  

Current Affairs issues  

Local women performed heroics at the 2018 hurling final  

 

‘Community Matters’ broadcasts every second Friday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM

Ours to Protect is a unique and exciting audio project – a collaboration of local and regional broadcasters from across the country who have come together to tackle climate change, champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Ireland about how they can make a difference.

Today on ‘Ours To Protect’ John Morley talks to Alan Berry, research infrastructure manager in the Marine Institute about offshore renewable energy.

 

Did you know…

• Ireland boasts one of the world's richest tidal energy resources? The West coast, with its strong tides and deep waters, is particularly well-suited for harnessing this renewable energy source.
• Ireland’s rugged coastline and wild Atlantic waters create ideal conditions for wave energy generation?
• Ireland’s vast offshore territory and constant strong winds holds the potential to produce up to 5 GW of renewable electricity by 2030? This would significantly contribute to Ireland's goal of achieving a 70% renewable electricity target by 2030 and becoming carbon-neutral by 2050.

Why is it important to support offshore energy generation?

• Tidal energy, as a renewable and abundant source of power, holds immense potential to help meet the growing global energy demand without compromising the planet's health.
• Wave energy offers a domestic energy source that can help meet this growing demand while reducing reliance on imports.
• Offshore wind farms can even contribute to marine biodiversity by providing habitat for certain species and reducing the need for dredging and other activities that can harm marine ecosystems.

What can I do to help support research into offshore energy methods?

• Learn more about tidal wave energy, its potential benefits, and why it would be feasible off the west coast of Ireland.
• Make it known to local representatives that it is important to support and fund companies that are conducting research on offshore energy methods, such as Éirecomposites in An Spidéal.
• Share insights on its potential to reduce our carbon footprint, enhance energy security, and create new employment opportunities.

Here’s a few websites if you want to know more!

The Marine Institute

https://www.marine.ie/

Marine Renewables Industry Association

https://www.mria.ie/

The European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC)

https://www.emec.org.uk/

For more info go over to galwaybayfm.ie, click on Our to Protect image on home page. You could try out the  ‘Ecological Footprint’ calculator and you can take a quick survey.

‘Ours To Protect’ brought to you by Galway Bay fm, the IBI and funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee – check out ‘ours to protect.ie for more info.