Galway Talks - with John Morley

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday December

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Housing Crisis makes it ‘impossible’ to bring kids up in the Gaeltacht, Conradh na Gaeilge warn 

• Over 10,000 European farmers head to Brussels for protest this week  

• Galway native involved in monumental, first-of-its-kind Irish language dictionary  

10am-11am

• Fianna Fáil presidential review submitted to Micheál Martin for consideration  

• EU moves away from its proposed ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars  

• Government's new rail strategy aims to get Galway to Dublin journey down to 90 minutes  

11am-12pm

• All-Ireland Peatlands Centre of Excellence launched  

• Music Mornings - Rachel Goode  

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday December 15

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Fire crews called to fire at Maam Cross Railway Station  

• Shantalla residents call for bus shelter

• Appeal for support for the convoy for Ukraine   

• Movie which won best Irish Feature at the Galway Film Fleadh hits cinemas   

10am-11am

• Ballybane road’s new layout leaves just 8cm between passing buses  

• Sinn Féin to hold Public Meeting in Athenry on Mercosur Trade Deal  

• Kenny’s Bookshop give us Christmas book gift recommendations for family and friends  

11am-12pm

• Galway Greats - Dave O’Connell 

• Sports review after a busy weekend

Morley's Mouthfuls: This week on Galway Talks

As the flu season kicks into full swing, there has been an upsurge in cases which are leading to hospitalisations. It is predicted that the peak of the flu season and hospitalisations will be around Christmas week or even into early January. Could we have done more to prevent this in the form of enhanced vaccines? Well, the HSE didn't deem enhanced vaccines cost-effective this year, but there has been political pushback, particularly from backbench government TDs. We discussed the pros and cons of the standard flu vaccine with local TD and GP Martin Daly.

The problem of aggressive seagulls in Galway city centre has been highlighted on a number of occasions on our programme over the past number of years. In severe cases, people have been attacked by the birds, and some have required medical attention. They have also been associated problems like taking food off people, and defecating on locals. We discussed the ongoing problem of bullish seagulls in Galway City with Fine Gael Councillor Frank Fahy. He wants bylaws enacted to fine businesses who are not disposing of their litter correctly, as some businesses leave their rubbish out in bags which can be pecked and opened up by the birds. We also discussed the potential of a 'puppy patrol' or falconry to deter these birds from terrorising the city centre.

Australia has announced a social media ban on certain platforms for teenagers under the age of 16. It came into effect in the middle of the week. We discussed whether this should be introduced here in Ireland and the European Union with a number of contributors. We heard first from a 17-year-old schoolgirl from Gort who admits that more needs to be done to safeguards teens on social media, but doesn't believe an outright ban is the way to go. We also heard from Alex Cooney, the CEO of Cybersafe Kids, who gave her thoughts on the issue, and we got the political opinion of Independent Ireland Councillor Noel Thomas. All agree that things need to change when it comes to social media, but they have varying views on whether or not there should be an outright ban for under 16s.

It's that time of year again! Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! Renmore Pantomime Society are celebrating 45 years in existence. They're putting on a performance of Jack and the Beanstalk, the iconic panto. We were at their launch night in the Connacht Hotel and we spoke to the director, the choreographer, playwright, and Jack himself. They are due to open their show in the Town Hall Theatre at the end of the month. Find tickets and all the details on tht.ie

Community Matters: Shantalla

Today on Community Matters: Shantalla

9am-10am 

• Gerry Daly and Alan Mullholland
• Billy Smyth
• Bridie Thornton and Tom Nally 

10am-11am 

• Dominick Burke
• Miriam Browne
• We hear about the Credit Union 

11am-12pm

• Sport in Shantalla 
• Live music from the Sliding Rock 
• The man, the myth, the legend: Don Deacy 

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday December 11th

Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am

• US plans to ask all Irish tourists to share five years of social media history  

• Bill on regulation of puppy farms to be debated in Dáil 

• RNLI lifesavers from Galway prepare to answer the call this Christmas   

10am-11am

• Galway City to host EU housing summit 

• ALONE Urges Government to Reconsider Pharmacy Changes including Blister Packs  

• Daithí Ó Sé joins us to talk about the AIB GOAL Mile 2025  

11am-12pm

• Culture Corner – Corofin Charity Church Concert – A Night To Remember   

• Connacht tribune headlines  

• Sports preview  

• Music Mornings Aoife Mullholland

Galway Talks with John Morley Wednesday December 10

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Australia social media ban for under 16s takes effect – should Ireland follow suit?  

• Three-year extension of nitrates derogation granted  

• Galway man launches offline social circle

10am-11am  

• Demonstration outside Leinster House on International Human Rights Day  

• University of Galway secure 6.6m funding for World-first trials for chronic pain  

• Galway man undertaking fundraising walk to Dublin after volunteering in the West Bank  

11am-12pm

• Financial advice with Dave McCarthy

• We speak to the traders of St Nicholas Christmas market  

• History Talks - We look at the history of Oranmore 

Galway Talks with John Morley Tuesday December 9th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Orange wind alert for Galway as Storm Bram hits Ireland  

• We get an update from Met Eireann 

• Road closures and car park closures in the city  

• We hear how Galwegians can protect their homes and businesses 

• The Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Tourism and Employment joins us - get your questions for him in 

• RSA urge parents not to Gift E-Scooters, Quad Bikes or Scrambler Bikes to Children This Christmas 

10am-11am

• It's been revealed the HSE did not offer enhanced flu vaccine for over 65s as 1,500 people hospitalised  

• Comedy campaign victory signals ‘chink of light’ in Arts Council 

• Galway to light up in green as Samaritans highlight human connection on the longest night  

11am-12pm

• Galway theatre group KATS brings its annual supper theatre show to the Galway Bay Hotel 

• Evergreen slot  

• Music Mornings - Renmore Panto

Galway Talks with John Morley Monday December 8th

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Senator calls for emergency meeting after drones spotted during Zelensky's visit  

• Sydney Opera House hires puppy to deal with Seagull problem – could it work in Galway?  

• Met Éireann issues Status Yellow wind warning for whole country  

10am-11am

• Calls to make bidding process fully transparent to improve the housing market 

• Fires set in Crestwood ruin community tennis court 

• Galway man’s book aims to help people’s relationships with food  

11am-12pm

• Galway Greats - Ailish O’Reilly  

• Sports Review 

Galway Talks with John Morley Friday the 5th of December 2025

Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Tribute to Des Kenny former President of the Galway Lion's Club from his brother Tom Kenny of Kenny's Books
• Introduction to the Lion's Club Auction
• Bidding

10am-11am

• Bidding
• Margaret and Geraldine Mannion Auction Chair
• Caroline O'Connor Hand In Hand
• Bidding

11am-12pm

• Bidding
• Dr. Mary Surlis
• Bidding
• Closing remarks

Galway Talks

Galway Talks with John Morley Thursday December 4th

Galway Talks with John Morley: 

9am-10am 

• Government plan to speed up delivery of housing and infrastructure  

• We speak to the Minister of State for Sport and Postal Policy 

10am-11am

• HSE urges immediate vaccine take-up in Galway as flu cases surge 

• Unions urge RTÉ to hold firm on Israel Eurovision boycott   

• Galway taxi protest over new Uber rules saw drivers ‘slow down’ during rush hour yesterday 
• 51 Galway Business Leaders to Sleep Out for COPE Galway as Homelessness Reaches Crisis Levels 

11am-12pm 

• Culture Corner - Galway Ballet Academy celebrates 40 years with show in the Town Hall   

• Pet Corner  

• We speak to the new CEO of Druid as they celebrate their 50th anniversary 

• Sport preview